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1. Kruger National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Kruger National Park
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2. Addo Elephant National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Addo Elephant National Park
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3. Cape Town

Cape Town
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4. Cradle of Humankind

Cradle of Humankind
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5. Durban

Durban
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6. Franschhoek

Franschhoek
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7. George

George
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8. Hermanus

Hermanus
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9. Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park

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Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
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10. Knysna

Knysna
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11. Mossel Bay

Mossel Bay
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12. Oudtshoorn

Oudtshoorn
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13. Pilanesberg Game Reserve

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Pilanesberg Game Reserve
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14. Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay
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15. Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth
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16. Pretoria

Pretoria
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17. Sabi Sabi

Sabi Sabi
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18. Hout Bay

Hout Bay
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19. Jeffreys Bay

Jeffreys Bay
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20. Johannesburg

Johannesburg
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21. Simon's Town

Simon's Town
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22. St. Lucia

St. Lucia
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23. Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch
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24. Table Mountain National Park

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Table Mountain National Park
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25. Tsitsikamma National Park

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Tsitsikamma National Park
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • From the towering Table Mountain that dominates the skyline of modern and vibrant Cape Town to the wild swaths of land home to lions and elephants in Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa offers a huge variety of activities for travelers of all interests.
  • The hop on, hop off tram in Franschhoek takes guests to some of the most acclaimed vineyards in the region.
  • The Cradle of Humankind offers a glimpse at the fossils of some of humanity’s ancestors, which are millions of years old.
  • South Africa’s climate is pleasant, and the country boasts beaches, mountains, grasslands, and exciting cities reflecting centuries of blended culture from its diverse societies and settlers.

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