Stunning Natural

The English navigator Sir Francis Drake once described Africa as “the most beautiful end of the world.” This agree with him even today South Africa fans around the world. Anyone who has been vacationing in South Africa, returns to once again get back to it – many even for ever. 250,000 German visit the African country each year, 2010 it is likely that even more. Then the whole world looks to South Africa when on 11 June 2010 Football World Cup begins. The sports event offers a great opportunity to look closely at the country of South Africa.

Because there is much to see in South Africa. Hardly any African country offers such a varied landscape, such as South Africa. The contrasts show itself at the 3000 kilometers of coastline. While in the eastern Indian Ocean beckons with warm temperatures, dominated on the west coast of the cool Atlantic Ocean. Fantastic beaches for diving, surfing, hiking, horseback riding and sunbathing are found everywhere but along the South African coast. As in South Africa is the summer, when cold winter temperatures prevail in this country, offering the country as a perfect winter holiday destination with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures.

Breathtaking landscapes, fascinating wildlife – this is South Africa
In addition to the fascinated beaches, the South African hinterland. Bizarre rock formations, spectacular mesas, deeply furrowed middle and high mountains, arid and semi-evergreen forests can be best explored in an extensive drive by car or motorbike. There is accommodation throughout the country, either in comfortable tented camps and luxurious lodges, wineries and quaint and cozy bed & breakfasts.

Who goes on holiday in South Africa can look forward to unique animal encounters. Over 160 species of mammals and 870 other species are in South Africa at home. The Big Five – elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion and leopard – can be found while on safari in South Africa. This is possible even in their own cars, at least in the famous Kruger National Park – the largest national park in South Africa. In the 21 national parks and protected areas in South Africa met with a good 600 but also hippos, giraffes, cheetahs, zebras, antelopes, warthogs and many other wild animals. Reptiles such as crocodiles, snakes, turtles, lizards and chameleons are also based in South Africa. Off the Cape of Good Hope can be seen in the spring even whales.

Rainbow Nation South Africa
Like the landscape, flora and fauna, the population of South Africa presents itself very versatile. About 70 percent of the population are black, eleven percent white, nine percent and three percent colored Indians. But these are not the only distinguishing features of the South African population. Thus, the black population is divided into different tribes, such as Zulus, Ndebele, Khoikhoi and San mention – but a few. The white population is mostly German, Holland or English roots. The largest Asian minority are the Indians, who live mainly in Durban. The colorful mixture of peoples is also reflected in South Africa’s linguistic diversity: there are eleven official languages in South Africa, English is the commonest.

For a long time suffered – particularly the black African – population under the unjust laws of apartheid. The traces of this era are still seen today, but justice comes slowly in South Africa. Is to thank for this change especially Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa. He advocated for a peaceful and fair approximation of black and white South Africans and thus became a national hero in South Africa.

South Africa’s most beautiful cities – Cape Town, Joburg and Durban
She is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is a must for any South African holiday: Cape Town. The location of the coastal city is simply spectacular. If you approach Cape Town forth from the water, enjoy a breathtaking view of the city and the mighty cliffs of Table Mountain, which runs steeply behind the town over a thousand feet into the air. On the banks of the metropolis numerous sandy beaches are golden splash of color.
Durban on the Indian Ocean in the province of Kwa Zulu-Natal is South Africa’s beach capital. 300 sunny days per year throughout the year attract tourists from around the world for swimming and surfing holiday to Durban.

Presents itself very differently Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa. Here pulsating urban life, the commercial and financial hub of South Africa shows itself alive and fast moving. Johannesburg – often referred to Jo’burg in short – is not only an old gold mining town, but also a place of stark contrasts. Nowhere else in South Africa clash wealth and poverty is so hard to each other in Johannesburg. For the poor South Africa is the South African township, in the meantime, there are also better neighborhoods. During a tour with an experienced guide, you can go exploring in Soweto.