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About Africa / South Africa
 
 

Africa is made up of 55 countries and 3 overseas territories, with a mixed of cultures, enough to give you a roaring time. Nowhere else can you watch the annual migration of over a million wildebeest . There are an abundance of excellent adventures in Africa such us, Safari Adventures, Cycling Tours, Scuba Diving, Surfing Safari, Hot Air Ballooning, Sailing Holidays, and Sky Diving.

Discover why South Africa is the adventure capital of the world, why our natural beauty and wildlife will leave you awe-struck, why it’s possible to afford luxury and why our friendly people, rich culture and freedom struggle will warm your heart! Follow the African drum and gumboot beat; the bright sun, stars and city streets; the bouquet of our prize-winning wines; the invigorating mountain or ocean air. And, most of all, follow your desire for a personal journey, one that will change you beyond expectation, starting right here.

Passport/Visa Note: Passports must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the period of intended stay. An onward or return ticket is required, as well as sufficient funds and documents needed for further travel. Note that visitors to South Africa must have at least one blank (unstamped) page in their passport, each time entry is sought; these pages are in addition to the endorsement/amendment pages at the back of the passport. South Africans who hold dual nationality should note that they are required to enter and leave the country on their South African passports.

Visa - No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days for business or touristic purposes.

Places of Interest
Victoria Falls- The Victoria Falls are one of the Natural Wonders of the world that you just have to experience.

Timbuktu, Mali - The whole Dogon region of Mali, including Timbuktu, boasts stunning desert scenery interrupted by the most beautiful mud architecture in the world, getting there is actually the most fun part of the trip.

Marrakech, Morocco - Marrakech is fascinating, full of history, and the cultural center of Morocco. Most popular sights include the Majorelle gardens or the gardens around the Saadian Tombs.

Omo River Region, Ethiopia - The Omo River Region of Southwestern Ethiopia lets you combine white-water rafting with an unparalleled cultural experience.

Virunga Mountains (Tracking Gorillas) , Uganda, Rwanda, DRC - With only about 650 mountain gorillas left in the world, seeing them in the wild is something only a few people will ever have the chance to experience.

The Garden Route - From Cape Town along the coast to the Tsitsikamma Forest, this 600-kilometre stretch of small towns, wineries, farms and sea villages has been a traveller's delight for more than a century. Take your time, soak in the scenery, stay over in a guest-house, enjoy the cuisine and let South African hospitality take over.

The Bridal Veil Falls - are aptly named and long and narrow, tumbling from a great height to appear as a misty veil.

Lone Creek Falls - are just 10 kilometres west of Sabie on the Lydenburg road. A 200-metre walk through crisp, misty indigenous forest will get you to the base of the falls which tumble from 68m above. [Lone Creek Falls are a national monument and a small entrance fee is charged to see them]

The Berlin Falls - are just north of the town of Graskop and close to popular God’s Window. One of the most spectacular waterfalls in Mpumalanga, a special observation platform has been built to view these falls from up close – as they plunge 48m into a deep green pool below.

Table Mountain - No visit to Cape Town is complete without a trip up Table Mountain – home to some of South Africa's most breathtaking views. Take a guided walk on one of the many routes or simply ride the cable car to the top - it will be one of your lasting memories of SA.

Rabbens Island - A short cruise from Cape Town's V&A Waterfront by ferry, this legendary island is a must-see on any newcomer's itinerary. This is where Nelson Mandela and his comrades were imprisoned for decades during the Apartheid era. Former inmates will take you on an insightful tour of the prison grounds. This historical island is now a World Heritage Site and a proclaimed nature

The Beaches in South Africa - From Cape Town along the coast to the Tsitsikamma Forest, this 600-kilometre stretch of small towns, wineries, farms and sea villages has been a traveller's delight for more than a century. Take your time, soak in the scenery, stay over in a guest-house, enjoy the cuisine and let South African hospitality take over.

Kruger Nationa Park - About the size of Israel, the Kruger Park is the greatest of South Africa's many national parks which attract a great number of visitors intent on drinking in the wilderness. On guided walks, drives or self-drive, visitors have the best chance of spotting the Big Five (elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo) in this park.

Languages

By most estimates, Africa contains well over a thousand languages (some have estimated over two thousand), most of African origin and a few of European origin. Africa is the most polyglot continent in the world; it is not rare to find individuals there who fluently speak not only several African languages, but one or two European ones as well. There are four major language families native to Africa.

  • The Afro-Asiatic languages are a language family of about 240 languages and 285 million people widespread throughout the Horn of Africa, North Africa, the Sahel, and Southwest Asia.
  • The Nilo-Saharan language family consists of more than a hundred languages spoken by 30 million people. Nilo-Saharan languages are spoken by Nilotic tribes in Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda, and northern Tanzania.
  • The Niger-Congo language family covers much of Sub-Saharan Africa and is probably the largest language family in the world in terms of different languages
  • The Khoisan languages number about fifty and are spoken in Southern Africa by approximately 120,000 people. Many of the Khoisan languages are endangered. The Khoi and San peoples are considered the original inhabitants of this part of Africa.
Cuisine
The cuisine of Africa reflects indigenous traditions, as well as influences from Arabs, Europeans, and Asians.

The continent of Africa is the second largest landmass on the earth and is home to hundreds of tribes, ethnic and social groups. This diversity is also reflected in African cuisine, in the use of basic ingredients as well as in the style of preparation and cooking techniques.

Traditional - Traditionally, as in almost all cultures, the food of Africa uses a combination of locally available fruits, grains, and vegetables, milk and meat products. In some parts of Africa, the traditional African diet has a predominance of milk, curd, and whey. In much of tropical Africa however, cow's milk is rare and cannot be produced locally (owing to various diseases that affect livestock). Yet, differences, sometimes significant, are noticeable in the eating and drinking habits across the continent of Africa - African food differs in different parts of Africa, and East Africa, North Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa and Central Africa each have their own distinctive foods. They are very well known for their distinctive cooking styles.

Climate
The climate of Africa ranges from tropical to subarctic on its highest peaks. Its northern half is primarily desert or arid, while its central and southern areas contain both savanna plains and very dense jungle (rainforest) regions. In between, there is a convergence where vegetation patterns such as sahel, and steppe dominate.