Places to visit

Kruger National Park:

This is one of the most renowned natural parks in the world, is among the largest and oldest, about to turn the century of its existence.

Here you can see the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinos) as well as cheetahs, giraffes, hippos and all kinds of antelope and smaller animals. Although most people have seen the African species at the zoo, is extraordinary and different to see these animals in their natural environment. However, Kruger does not offer a wild experience, as it is very organized and very accessible and popular.

The park covers 350 km2. along the border with Mozambique, with an average width of 60 km around 2,000 km of roads traverse the interior, so that even on the weekends and during school holidays can be lonely. The main points of entry are Skukuza and Nelspruit, both locations within a day's drive from Johannesburg.

Gold Reef City:

Is a large amusement park in Johannesburg. Located on an old gold mine, the park is themed around the gold rush on the Witwatersrand. Park staff wears period costumes of the 1880s and the buildings on the park are designed to mimic the same period. There is a museum dedicated to gold mining on the grounds where it is possible to see a gold-containing ore vein and see how real gold is poured into barrels.

There are many attractions at Gold Reef City, not the least of which are water rides and roller coasters. The live shows of Idols South Africa are filmed live in the "Hippodrome", a large auditorium based in the park.

Gold Reef City is located to the south of the Central Business District. It is also the site of the Apartheid Museum.

Cape Town:  

The Table Mountain cable car is a popular attraction. When the sky is clear, the views from the summit are spectacular; you can take excursions across the top, especially in spring when the flowers bloom. Rock hyraxes houses, like a rodent but whose closest relative is the elephant. Kirtenbosch The botanical garden in the east side of Table Mountain, is devoted to native plants. Robben Island (or Seal), served as a prison for political prisoners until the fall of apartheid, its most famous resident was Nelson Mandela.

Porth Elizabeth:

 Located on the southeastern coast of the country in Algoa Bay, this city is famous for its good climate and clean beaches of fine sand. The mild climate makes it a leading destination for water sports throughout the year, such as surfing, sailing and scuba diving. Port Elizabeth has many historical attractions, one of the most significant is the Historic Donkin Heritage Trail, a 5 km route that allows visitors to follow in the footsteps of the settlers in 1820. The city has extensive parks and gardens such as St. Georges Park and Settler's Park with beautiful flora and fauna. On the outskirts of Port Elizabeth there are several wildlife reserves like Shamwari Game Reserve, where you can see the "Big Five." You can also visit Addo Elephant Park, dedicated to the preservation of the elephant out of the east and Cape buffalo. 

The Big Hole:

  

The Big hole, or mines of Kimberley is an open pit and underground mines in Kimberley, South Africa and claimed to be the biggest hole dug by hand.

The Big Hole has a surface of 17 hectares (42 acres) and is 463 metres wide. It was excavated to a depth of 240 m, but then partially infilled with debris reducing its depth to about 215 m; since then it has accumulated water to a depth of 40 m leaving 175 m visible. Beneath the surface, the Kimberly Mine underneath the Big Hole was mined to a depth of 1097 metres. A popular local myth claims that it is the largest hand-dug hole on the world, however Jagersfontein Mine appears to hold that record. There is currently an effort in progress to register the Big Hole as a World Heritage Site.