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1. Kruger National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Addo Elephant National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Cape Town

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4. Cradle of Humankind

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5. Durban

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6. Franschhoek

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7. George

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8. Hermanus

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9. Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park

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10. Knysna

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11. Mossel Bay

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12. Oudtshoorn

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13. Pilanesberg Game Reserve

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14. Plettenberg Bay

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15. Port Elizabeth

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16. Pretoria

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17. Sabi Sabi

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18. Hout Bay

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19. Jeffreys Bay

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20. Johannesburg

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21. Simon's Town

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22. St. Lucia

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23. Stellenbosch

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24. Table Mountain National Park

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25. 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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