The Kruger National Park in one of the best known game reserves in the world, where you'll see a host of wild animals. Among them, you'll be able to spot the Big 5.

The Kruger, in search of the Big 5

Even though Robben Island and Mvezo provide poignant links to Nelson Mandela, spending time exploring his history in Johannesburg will also show you how Madiba spent several years.

Johannesburg, in search of Mandela

Stretching well over 200km, the Drakensberg range is a mind blowing blend of peaks and troughs. Numerous trails run along the length of this hiking paradise.

Hiking through South Africa's Drakensberg

Durban is the biggest town in KwaZulu-Natal. Sitting on the Sunshine Coast, by the Indian Ocean, its American/Australian beach culture attracts surfers and water sports fans from all over the world.

Durban and water sports in South Africa

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A small town in the Great Karoo, Cradock is not touristy. People go there to visit the Mountain Zebra National Park  nearby.

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If you really have time to spare and you like going to less visited parks, you can go to the Zebra Mountain National Park nearby and pass though Cradock, situated 300km inland from <a href="/south-africa/">Port Elizabeth</a>. The town centre is pretty and pleasant, particularly Market Street with its historical Victorian houses. 
But I found that the town was visited by a lot of older people who go to the neighbouring hot springs, don't expect to find a lively night life there. On the other hand, if you like jumpers, you'll find nice little traditional shops as the town is known for its production of wool and mohair.

A small town in the Great Karoo, Cradock is not touristy. People go there to visit the <a href="/south-africa/">Mountain Zebra National Park </a> nearby.

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