SOUTH AFRICA

About

South Africa is a country lying on the farthest southern tip of the African continent. It is a land blessed with many varieties of bio diversity. South Africa has an inland safari destination known as the Kruger National Park which is populated by big game. On the Western Cape, South Africa exploits its heady coastline to offer warm sunny beaches for relaxing and sun bathing. Then the country also has lush wine lands around Stellenbosch and Paarl, rugged and jagged cliffs in the Cape of Good Hope and ample mangrove forest and lagoons along the Garden Route. Last but not the least, the capital city of Cape Town is built beneath a flat-topped Table Mountain.

People

The warm and hospitable natives of East and North-East India is known for its love for food, nature, and guests. The region is characterized by its diverse yet interconnected languages, customs, beliefs, andtraditions intertwined into a solid cultural mix. 

Tradition

East India is celebrated all over the world forits rich traditional legacy, myriad tribes, and religious fervor. When in East India,get ready to hop on the experiences of your lifetime – witnessing the indigenousarts and crafts of the tribals, bamboo and cane marvels, miniature art,grounded lifestyle, architectural marvels, religious fairs, and festivals, andmore!

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Top Things to do in South Africa

South Africa is a paradise for nature lovers offering tourists the opportunity to soak into Nature’s choicest delights and have a firsthand experience of viewing wild animals and vegetation in their natural habitat. Tourists can have their fair share of fun in the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces and go on animal safaris for wildlife sightseeing. Cape Town in the Western Cape is another interesting place in South Africa for an African Safari and Game Reserves. Go on a Horse Safari in Hluhluwe & Imfolozi National Parkand then embark on a journey of Hippo Spotting at iSimangaliso Wetlands. Live on the edge skirting with danger while kayaking with crocodiles. Hit the secret beaches of South Africa to spot Turtles laying eggs.

Feast on some mouth-watering delicacies

In South Africa, you’ll find a very heady cocktail of interesting mouth watering dishes that have had strong influences over the course of time through many indigenous and visiting cultures such as the Dutch, French, Indians and Malaysians. In such an event, the cuisine has undergone several innovations to include a mix and match of everything and the end result is just lip smacking. The food keeps your taste buds guessing what to expect next. Try biltong, a thinly sliced, air-dried meat and droewors, an air-dried sausage which are traditional snacks. Boerewors are traditional South African sausage. The Cape Malay Curry is an originally Indian exported recipe that has been influenced by South African native and colonial cuisine to become what it is today. The Malva pudding is another sweet dish that has its original roots in India but has been perfected in South Africa.

Visit these Places of Religious & Cultural Value

South Africa has an interesting mix of many cultural confluences and religions owing to its heavy influx of slaves from different nationalities and ethnicties who brought their culture an religion along with them. One can visit the Nizamiye Mosque, the Reichenau Mission, a historic site as well as the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple, a Hindu temple of religious significance as well as the dated Cathedral of St Michael and St George.

Visit these Places for Adventure and Fun

Try paragliding in the wilderness and follow it up with hang gliding in Cape Town. Go Great White Shark diving in Hermanus & Kite surfing in Langeban.

Visit these Places for A Romantic Getaway

South Africa is a paradise for lovers and romantic couples. Watch magnificent sunsets from Thonga Beach Lodge in Mabibi, KwaZulu-Natal or visit the Royal Kruger Lodge, Kruger Park and spend the night in the middle of a thick forest.

Explore South Africa

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