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Khayelitsha Township
Khayelitsha Township Khayelitsha is thought to be not only the largest township in South Africa but also the fastest-growing. It was established in 1985 as part of a 1950 law assigning difference racial groups to different residential areas, when black residents were forcibly moved to the new town
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Garden Route
Garden Route South Africas terrain is varied and constantly surprising, offering diverse landscapes and scenery from one coast to the other. Along the southern coast is a particular area known for its lush vegetation by the name of the Garden Route, which begins in a town roughly five hours from C
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Dyer Island
Dyer Island Dyer Island sits just off the coast of Gansbaai, a town in South Africas Western Cape. The largest island off Gansbaais coast, Dyer Island sits roughly five miles from shore. It was originally called Ilha de Fera, Portuguese for “Island of Wild Creatures,” which makes sense given that
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Companys Gardens
Companys Gardens When the Dutch East India Company arrived in the area of what is now Cape Town in 1652, one of the first things they did was create a garden to help feed the settlers. The Companys Garden still exists, today as a public park.Companys Garden covers a whopping 19.76 acres in the mid
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Cape Wheel of Excellence
Cape Wheel of Excellence The Cape Wheel of Excellence is a huge observation wheel in Cape Town, opened in 2010 just in time for the South Africa World Cup.Standing at just over 164 feet tall, the giant observation wheel has 36 fully-enclosed pods (called gondolas), each with room for six adults. A
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Cape Agulhas
Cape Agulhas Plenty of Cape Town visitors head for the Cape of Good Hope thinking its the southernmost point of South Africa, but that distinction belongs to Cape Agulhas. It isnt quite as dramatic as the Cape of Good Hope, nor as picturesque, with more of a gently curving coastline rather than a
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Sani Pass
Sani Pass The Sani Pass is a stretch of extremely undeveloped road that links South Africas KwaZulu-Natal with the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. Its neither for inexperienced drivers nor anything but a 4x4.Although the Sani Pass is only about 5.6 miles long, it climbs a whopping 4,370 feet in that
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Camps Bay
Camps Bay The Camps Bay suburb of Cape Town is all about beaches and nightlife, whether youre a Cape Town resident in search of a weekend getaway or youre a visitor.The wide, white sand beaches of Camps Bay sit beneath the imposing Twelve Apostles peaks and Talbe Mountain itself. Vacationers play
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Boulders Beach
Boulders Beach There are a lot of beaches in Cape Town that are likely to be on your must-see list - from surfing meccas to nightlife hotspots - but one beach in particular attracts countless visitors even though they can’t even walk on the beach itself. You may not be able to stroll on Boulders B
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Simon’s Town
Simon’s Town Simons Town has long been an important military base and, more recently, a popular tourist destination near Cape Town. Sitting on False Bay, the town has been home to the South African Navy since 1910 and was even founded in 1680, with many of the historic buildings dating back to the
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Hout Bay
Hout Bay This quaint harbor on the western side of the Cape Peninsula has a seaside charm that attracts both travelers and locals to its sheltered shores. Whether it’s sampling ocean-fresh seafood from one of the restaurants lining its harbor or exploring the shelves of world-class antique shops,
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Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve is a nature lovers paradise. See fynbos, Dutch for fine bush, and indeed, the native flora is as spectacular as it is varied, as well as the native flora, which includes zebras, elands, ostriches and baboons. Further south is Ca
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Chapman’s Peak Drive
Chapman’s Peak Drive Chapmans Peak is a mountain on the Cape Peninsula, with a 5.5-mile road known for its scenic beauty. The road winds from Hout Bay to Noordhoek, clinging to the side of the steep mountain almost the whole way. The road was built in the early 20th century, and boasts 114 turns i
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Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast The Atlantic Coast near Cape Town is dotted with wealthy suburbs and small, seaside villages. Youll find a variety of ocean activities; many of the small villages are the gateways to secret surf spots. Within these communities, youll find vibrant nightlife, art galleries and trendy
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Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Sabi Sands Game Reserve Kruger may be the most-visited game park in South Africa, but nearby Sabi Sands is an equally impressive private reserve where visitors are offered a luxury safari experience. Unlike Kruger, guides at Sabi Sands can take visitors “off road” and into the bush, which practica
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Blyde River Canyon
Blyde River Canyon Blyde River Canyon is the third largest in the world and second deepest in Africa. Known as the “River of Joy”, its towering cliffs rise nearly 800 meters above the winding valley, providing backpackers and day hikers with epic views of the Drakensberg Mountain Range and the lus
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Aquila Game Reserve
Aquila Game Reserve Combining the thrill of an African safari with a 4-star luxury vacation, the Aquila Game Reserve is a top adventure destination in the Cape Town area. Youll see wild game in their natural environment from the vantage point of either a 4x4 offroad vehicle, horseback or quadbike,
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Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park One of South Africa’s premier attractions, Kruger National Park is famous the world over for the extent and diversity of its wildlife. The “Big Five” of game are all there: buffalo, elephants, leopards, lions, and rhinoceroses. A world-class conservation program means you’ll a
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Durban Golden Mile
Durban Golden Mile The Golden Mile is where Durban dips its feet into the rolling surf of the Indian Ocean. The wide expanse of sand which gives the stretch its name is one of the most popular playgrounds of South Africa, known particularly as a surfing centre but also a great place for sunbathing
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Soweto
Soweto Soweto (short for South-West Township) was synonymous with resistance to Apartheid in South Africa, particularly as repression was stepped up in the 1970s and 80s, a time when images of the sprawling district on the edge of Johannesburg were rarely far from television news. The area has tra
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