South Africa is one of the top travel destinations in the world. But not much is known about the country, people know mostly what they see on the news or read in newspapers. And for some reason it is difficult for people to comprehend that South Africa is a country on its own and not part of the rest of Africa.

Traveling to South Africa is just the same as traveling to any other international country; the airports are state of the art, with easy access to the large cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town, even the smaller cities have modern airports. But those are for people in a hurry. The best way to see South Africa is to drive it. The cities are but a few hours from each other and in-between are lots of small settlements that are bursting with life and culture.

First of Wild animals do not roam on the city streets, so do not expect to see a lion when you climb of the airplane. The Game reserves in South Africa are the most beautiful experience one could have. All of them have different types of accommodation from Bush camping to five star lodges. All personnel are trained and professional. The Game Rangers that work in these nature reserves have to go throe a grueling 4-year training program so that they are prepared and can protect the tourists and give them the experience of a lifetime.

The safest way to travel in South Africa is to drive your own car witch you can hire at the airport or in a tour bus. These arrangements should be made before traveling to South Africa, as the tours are popular and booked months in advance as well as the cars. Please do not use the mini bus taxies that are every ware. This can be an experience but the moments you climb in that taxi you do it at own risk. The South African government is working on plans that can make this form of traveling safe for all but some drivers do slip throe the cracks and are the number one cause for road accidents in South Africa. Trains are out; they are over crowded and unsafe. Should you want to travel by train I would recommend the Blue Train this is a five star hotel on wheels and are safe and comfortable to travel in. The best time to travel in the Blue Train is in September to November as this is when the famous Kalahari flowers is in bloom and this is a site that can take your breath away.

There are so many things to see and do in South Africa that a week vacation here would not be enough to experience the true cense of South Africa. In Cape Town there is the famous Table Mountain, Robin Island, museums, art galleries, theaters and the surrounding wine farms. A wine tasting tour is lots of fun and will be an unforgettable experience. And this is just to name a few attractions in one city. Each city in South Africa has its own unique attractions witch they pride themselves on.

And do not forget to visit the vast collection of waterfalls and nature phenomena’s in Mpumalanga. Places like Mac falls, God’s window, and the potholes where the river has crated a master peace out of stone. This is but to name a few.

For the adventure lover there are caves to explore, mountains to climb, and rivers to ride. There are fun parks and water parks, where fun is not just a word but also an experience. South Africa has everything what you can think have and much more. It will be one vacation you will never forget!