South Africa is one of the most exciting countries in the world and is said to span the globe in its extent because tourists can travel to some great places here. The country never ceases to amaze travelers with its wealth of wildlife, landscapes, activities, and culture. Visitors are captivated by the tranquility of the countryside, the natural beauty, the white sand beaches, the blue mountains and the vast game reserves of the country. Make sure you travel to some of the major cities in South Africa which are Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Durban in South Africa is a cosmopolitan city where Africa, Europe and the Orient converge. Located in the Kwazulu Natal province, people also refer to it as the beautiful Garden of South Africa. Here you can stay happily occupied with a number of exciting activities and can explore various attractions. It has beautiful charms, where you can swim at any time of the year and shark nets are used to protect them. The Valley of a Thousand Hills is famous for being home to the Zulus who live in charming round mud houses with thatched roofs. Adventurous tourists can explore the Umfolozi and Hluhluwe game reserves, where elephants, rhinos and many other animals can be seen.
Johannesburg, or Jo’burg as the locals call it, developed rapidly from scratch in the 19th century when gold was discovered there. You should not miss the Gold Reef City, which is a modern leisure park that tries to revive the past. Soweto is a nearby suburb, where you can discover the variety of life ranging from worker’s hostels, rough housing and affluent neighbourhoods.
Cape Town is a popular city, famous for its pristine beaches, green gardens and Table Mountain. You will enjoy your time in the city with its variety of scenic drives around Hout Bay. The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and the wine lands are just some of the city’s attractions, which you can enjoy if you rent a car in South Africa.