10 Best Places to Visit in South Africa - Travel Video
South Africa has all of the features that travelers long for in a vacation destination: fine weather, gorgeous scenery, great beaches, modern accommodations and superb cuisine. The southern tip of Africa also offers an exotic array of once-in-a-lifetime adventures, from off-roading on a safari to diving with great white sharks. It’s hard to name another holiday destination that offers as much variety. Here’s a look ash the best places to visit in South Africa.
Port Elizabeth Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit
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Top Places to visit in Port Elizabeth:
Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Kragga Kamma Game Park, South African Marine Rehabilitation and Education Centre, Sardinia Bay Beach, The Donkin Reserve, St George's Park, Paul Sauer Bridge, SANCCOB, South End Museum, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Fort Frederick, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, The Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, Main Public Library, Horse Memorial
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Eastern Cape Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit
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Top Places to visit in Eastern Cape:
Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Valley of Desolation, Addo Elephant National Park, Mountain Zebra National Park, South African Marine Rehabilitation and Education Centre, Paradise Beach, Storms River Suspension Bridge, Hole in the Wall, Kragga Kamma Game Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Nahoon Beach, The Owl House, The Reinet House, Dutch Reformed Church, Paul Sauer Bridge
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What are the top 10 activities in the Eastern Cape? Rhino Africa's Travel Tips
From safaris to canopy tours to bungee jumping to some of the world’s best waves, the Eastern Cape has an abundance of amazing things to do.
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Port Elizabeth, South Africa (HD)
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Port Elizabeth or The Bay (Zulu: Bhayi; Xhosa: iBhayi; Afrikaans: Die Baai) is one of the largest cities in South Africa, situated in the Eastern Cape Province, 770 km (478 mi) east of Cape Town. The city, often shortened to PE and nicknamed The Friendly City or The Windy City, stretches for 16 km along Algoa Bay, and is one of the major seaports in South Africa.
Port Elizabeth was founded as a town in 1820 to house British settlers as a way of strengthening the border region between the Cape Colony and the Xhosa. It now forms part of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality which has a population of over 1.3 million.
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Located at the end of the picturesque Garden Route along the Cape coast, the city is one of South Africa's major destinations for tourists, many of whom come simply to enjoy the many fine beaches in and near the city.
The area surrounding the CBD has a number of historic attractions, many of which are linked by the Donkin Heritage Trail. These include the Campanile (bell tower), built in 1923 to commemorate the arrival of the 1820 Settlers and offering a great viewpoint over the city; the city hall (1862); the Donkin Reserve park and monument; and the old stone Fort Frederick itself (1799). The CBD also boasts the towering Eastern Cape post office headquarters.
Other attractions include the gardens at St George's Park, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum (formerly known as the King George VI Art Gallery), the museum and oceanography room at Humewood, and the new Boardwalk waterfront complex.
The wider area surrounding PE also features a number of game viewing opportunities, including the famous Addo Elephant Park, 72 kilometres (45 mi) to the north near the Zuurberg mountain range and National Park.
Port Elizabeth is known commonly as the watersports capital of South Africa and home of Ironman Africa. Algoa bay is home to scuba diving, game fishing charters, surfing, windsurfing, kiteboarding to name but a few. There are many cruises offered from the harbour from sunset cruises to view dolphins to whale watching tours.
Port Elizabeth is also a great destination for whale watching with humpback whales sighted between June and August, and again between November and January, Southern right whales sighted between July and November, and Bryde's whales sighted all year round. Boat-based whale watching trips are run out of the Port Elizabeth harbour where guests are allowed close encounters with these majestic creatures, among other marine animals.
Top 10 Things to See and Do in Swaziland
In the summer of 2013, I visited the African country of Swaziland, also known as the Kingdom of Eswanti, which is a tiny, landlocked principality that borders Mozambique and South Africa.
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Even though it’s small, it’s incredibly diverse. I want to take you on a tour of the top 10 things you have to see and do when you go there. Are you ready to come along with me? Let’s get started.
Mbuluzi, a private game reserve that boasts an amazing number of grazing animals like giraffes, impala, zebra, kudu and nyala. It is roughly 3,000 hectares in area and borders the Lubombo Mountains, Mlawula Nature Reserve and Hlane Royal Park. Mbuluzi doesn’t contain any predators, so it’s safe to drive, walk, or cycle through the park without the supervision of a guide, although you can reserve a game drive with a guide if you want.
Sibebe Rock, the second largest monolith in the world after Uluru in the Northern Territory of Australia, and one of Swaziland’s iconic attractions. It towers over 350 meters above the valley of the Mbuluzu River and was named after a rock climber who tragically lost his life scaling the rock.
Shewula Mountain Camp, Swaziland’s first community-owned eco-tourism attraction. This beautiful and unique camp, set in the Shewula Nature Reserve, offers village walks that allow visitors to get to know the local community and residents, witness traditional song and dance performances, visit a local healer, and enjoy the natural beauty of the reserve.
Swazi Candles Craft Market, a unique shopping center containing gift shops and boutiques that showcase the craftsmanship of local artisans, including wood carvers, basket weavers, jewelers, and mask makers. In the market’s namesake shop, Swazi Candles, you can buy colorful paraffin wax candles that have been molded and sculpted, by hand, into various animal shapes.
Swazi Trails is the only white water rafting tour operator in the country, and therefore this adventure is the only one of its kind in Swaziland. A trained Swazi Trails river guide will accompany you for either a half day or full day, depending on which package you buy, and no prior experience is needed on your part.
Hlane Royal National Park, the largest game park in Swaziland. The park covers roughly 85 square miles and features four of the Big 5 safari animals: elephants, rhinos, leopards, and my favorite, lions, like this guy I had to wake up super early to catch! It was also amazing to come across so many rhinos during my game drives.
Ngwenya Glass Factory in the town of Motshane. It is regarded as the most prestigious glass factory in Africa. Here, you can watch the professionals make beautiful and intricate glass creations, including decorative bowls, wine glasses, chess sets, and animals like whales, fish, gazelles and even the Big 5.
Mantenga Cultural Village, which features Swaziland’s top traditional song and dance show and is located in the beautiful Mantenga Falls Nature Reserve. After enjoying the traditional harmonies and energetic dances, you can tour a reconstruction of an 1850s Swazi hut village and learn about the tradition diet, customs, and family structure from local guides.
Mkhaya Game Reserve, one of Swaziland’s big game parks. Here, you can find a wide variety of wildlife, including black and white rhinos, elephants, giraffes, sable antelope, and buffalo. While the white rhino is endangered in Africa, Mkhaya is the best place in Swaziland to see one. The accommodations here are incredible.
Umhlanga Reed Dance, a fascinating, eight-day long cultural event that takes place at the Queen Mother’s Royal Residence, during which tens of thousands of the nation’s unmarried women cut reeds and carry them back to the Royal Residence, where they are used as windbreakers for the perimeter. The seventh day of the reed festival is a national holiday, and is when the king participates and thousands of spectators come out to see the women dance and celebrate the Queen Mother.
And there you have it! The top ten things you must see and do when you go to Swaziland. I hope you enjoyed this video, and that it inspired you to visit this amazing country. If you loved this video, please give it a thumbs up, leave me a comment below, and subscribe to my channel. Thanks for watching, and I will see you in the next travel adventure!
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TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT IN SOUTH AFRICA
Its Heritage months, and to celebrate we bring you top spots around SA to visit and enjoy the Heritage that South Africa has to offer.
#10- Johannesburg
#9- Madikwe Game reserve
#8- Pilanesberg
#7- Kwa Zulu Natal
#6- Eastern Cape
#5- SunCity
Can you guess what the top 4 places to visit in South Africa? Comment on our message box if there are places you have been that deserve a mention.
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Northern Cape Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit
Planning to visit Northern Cape? Check out our Northern Cape Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Northern Cape.
Top Places to visit in Northern Cape:
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Augrabies Falls National Park, Kimberley Mine Museum, Southern African Large Telescope, The Big Hole Kimberley, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqua National Park, Mokala National Park, Magersfontein Battlefield, Tankwa Karoo National Park, Vanrhyns Pass, Richtersveld National Park, Namaqualand, McGregor Museum, Port Nolloth Museum
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Western Cape Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit
Planning to visit Western Cape? Check out our Western Cape Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Western Cape.
Top Places to visit in Western Cape:
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Table Mountain, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Robberg Nature Reserve, Panthera Africa - Big Cat Sanctuary, Chapman's Peak Drive, Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre, Lion's Head, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Meiringspoort Pass, Hermanus Cliff Path, Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary, Platteklip Gorge, Swartberg Pass, The Franschhoek Motor Museum
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Top 10 Cities of South Africa (2018)
South Africa is a haven for adventurous travelers, a visit to this beautiful country is truly an unforgettable experience. South Africa’s scenic wonders are legendary. From Table Mountain to God’s Window, the mountains, forests, coasts and deserts will feast your eye and lift your spirit.
Here is a look at out Top 10 Cities in South Africa.
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