Backpacking South Africa

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Possibly one of the best things you can do when travelling is to explore the country you are visiting without a tour group. Having travelled both with tours and on my own, this writer would have to say that, although not as convenient as travelling with a tour group, travelling by myself or a loved one, is definitely the most gratifying and incredible way of experiencing a country, it’s people and their customs.



South Africa is a beautiful and large country with a diverse cultural and historic background, incredible scenery and out-of-this-world cooking styles. It has everything to offer from Sub-Saharan to Sub-Tropical Climates and scenery. Wildlife is in abundance from the “Big 5″ to the “Little Big 5″ and a vast diversity in-between.

In Cape Town you can experience everything from the night life to nature and one of the few places I’ve been where you can experience 4 seasons in 1 day. Some wonderful day trips are to do a wine route, whether Stellenbosch, Durbanville, Worcester, or any of the other beautiful and inebriating routes. Up the coast in Knysna you have a host of activities including Canoeing, Mountain bike trails, leisurely beach walks, a visit to the famous lakes around Knysna, Boat cruises, hiking, visiting the Elephant, Bird and Monkey sanctuary in Plett and many more.

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If you like your wildlife then go up to Mpumalanga and visit the Kruger National park which has day tours through the park. If you’re looking for fun and excitement then why not go visit Sun City which has casino’s, golf courses, valley of the waves with some unbelievable super tubes, and waves that would put the ocean to shame.

The Eastern Cape is a place of diverse entertainments and excitement from surfing in the ocean to skiing down Africa’s only snow slopes. The birth place of Nelson Mandela and with the world’s highest bungee jump, the Eastern Cape is definitely a place to explore slowly enjoying all that it has to offer.

The Free State is South Africa’s agricultural capital and a fast growing tourist destination with its slow paced lifestyle and traditional “Boere Kos.” Kwazulu Natal with its Subtropical coastline washed by the warm Indian ocean to its sweeping Savannah’s and the incredible Drakensburg Mountains.

Here you can experience battlefield tours, Zulu crafts and incredible tradions all around.

 

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 holiday in south Africa

South Africa has a host of backpackers too choose from, from the mundane to the exquisite but mostly all of them are worth a visit as each has its own personality and charm.

It has always been suggested to start your tours at Cape Town, the mother of all cities. With its incredible views and amount of activities there is no reason to be bored. Basic activities include, but are not limited to, hiking, Skydiving, Pulling, Clubbing, Getting laid, Cherry picking, surfing, Wind surfing, Wild parties and lots, lots more.

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A good trip to take from there is to go along the coast up to Durban and then to go inland to see some of the more amazing natural wonders of this diverse country.

The most wonderful thing about South Africa is its diversity. You have its many cultures, all living mostly harmoniously with each other, its diverse wildlife, from the people to the animals and its amazing scenery.

In Short choose this land of wonder for an inexpensive and completely amazing backpacking holidays.

Self Travel in South Africa