A whopping 54 countries make up the continent of Africa. If you’re looking to go on safari this is the continent you should head for. Click here to jump to posts about visiting South Africa
Botswana is one of the best safari destinations in Africa.
For a more affordable safari destination consider visiting Pilanesberg National Park in South Africa. It’s only a two and a half-hour drive from Johannesburg and the game viewing is magnificent.
Check the article below for all the information you need on Self-drive safaris in Pilanesberg.
You’ll also find one of the seven natural wonders in the world in Zambia – Victoria Falls, which can be accessed from either Zambia or Zimbabwe.
Victoria Falls is a great destination to combine with a safari in Botswana.
You can visit Victoria Falls from the both Zambezi side and the Zimbabwean side. Discover which hotels are the best in the area in the article below.
South Africa
Cape Town is the jewel in South Africa’s crown, with its stunning coastline and fabulous restaurants. For first time visitors, a trip to the waterfront is a must.
Of course, the other region visitors flock to Cape Town is for the wine tasting. It has some of the best vineyards in the world and while Stellenbosch is often the place most visitors head to, consider going a little to Franschhoek. The town is stunning and the wine tram is a fabulous way to experience some wine tasting.
Most visitors to South Africa arrive in Johannesburg and one of the hippest parts of the city is Maboneng. The street art around the area is fabulous and there are some quirky shops to explore.
