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South Africa Travel Guide

overview:

South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of the African continent. It borders the countries of Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland, and Lesotho (an independent enclave entirely surrounded by South African territory). South Africa is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

South Africa has experienced a significantly different history from other nations in Africa as a result of two facts. Firstly, early immigration from Europe that started shortly after the Dutch East India Company founded a station at (what was to become) Cape Town in 1652. Early and later European interest followed from the second fact, the strategic importance of the Cape Sea Route. The closure of the Suez Canal during the Six Day War exemplifies its significance.

One of the main reasons travelers visit South Africa is to experience the outdoors and see the wide range of wildlife. When driving in a wildlife reserve, always keep to the speed limits and stay inside your car at all times. On game drives or walks, always follow the instructions of your guide. Ensure that you wear socks and boots whenever you are walking in the bush; do not wear open sandals. A good pair of boots can stop snake and insect bits and avoid any possible cuts that may lead to infections. In many areas you may encounter wildlife while driving on public roads, monkeys and baboons are especially common. Do not get out of the vehicle to take photos or otherwise try to interact with the animals. These are wild animals and their actions can be unpredictable.

related websites:

Aardvark Travel Centre
Cape Town travel centre offers budget travel information on adventure tours, day tours, wildlife safaris, car hire and transport in South Africa, as well as overland truck safaris in Southern Africa.
http://www.aardvarktravelcentre.co.za

Cape Town Accommodation
Cape Town hotels and accommodation directory, South Africa.
http://www.cape-venues.co.za

Cape Town WebCam and Accommodation
Cape Town Portal for travel, car hire, accommodation and all your tourism requirements. Live Table Mountain images.
http://www.capetownwebcam.com

Constantia Vista Luxury Self-Catering Suites, Cape Town
Luxurious self-contained vacation rental suites with magnificent views over the Constantia Valley to False Bay.
http://www.constantiavista.com

Dorpshuis Country House Hotel
Country house hotel situated in the heart of Stellenbosch, South Africa providing country hotel accommodation in Stellenbosch.
http://www.dorpshuis.co.za

Hermanus Potting Shed Guest House
Guest house holiday accommodation in the seaside village of Hermanus in the Western Cape of South Africa that is comfortable, affordable and centrally situated.
http://www.thepottingshedguesthouse.co.za

Interlink School of Languages
Learn English in Cape Town, South Africa
http://www.interlink.co.za

Lodges For Sale in South Africa
Inn Properties offers hotels, lodges, guesthouses and bed & breakfasts for sale in Southern Africa.
http://www.innproperties.co.za

Pumula Lodge (Knysna, South Africa)
Pumula Lodge is a B&B establishment situated in Knysna, the heart of the Garden Route. Enjoy a 'tree top breakfast' amongst the birds - we have identified over 100 species to date.
http://www.pumulalodge.co.za

Restaurants South Africa
A restaurant directory to find a restaurant in South Africa. Find specials, news, events and has a mail service to ask for advice or ideas on where to eat.
http://www.restaurants.co.za

South Africa Accommodation
AA Travel Guides is the largest online accommodation and travel database in South Africa for accommodation ranging from luxury hotels to B & B's, guest houses, hotels, self catering chalets and apartments, lodges, game and nature reserves, caravan and camping throughout South Africa.
http://www.aatravel.co.za

South Africa's Highlights
Southern Africa is one of the most exciting destinations on the planet. There is so much to see and do here.
http://www.africa-highlights.com

Whale Watchers Inn
Whale Watchers Inn is a guest house situated in one of South Africa's most beautiful and unspoilt seaside resorts, Witsand - overlooking the magnificent San Sebastian Bay. The Inn is situated ą 100 metres from the beach and is within walking distance of the mouth of the Breede River.
http://www.whalewatchersinn.com