South Africa - Oasis Highlights

There are so many highlights in this fascinating country that it is impossible to list them all here. Our travel consultants will discuss your interests and be able to put a specific itinerary together for you, but below are a few must seeā€™s!

PRETORIA

Pretoria is a lovely, quiet city known as the Jacaranda City for all the purple blossom-bedecked trees which line its thoroughfares. It has a long, involved and fascinating history. Here you will find significant old buildings and fascinating museums. The Transvaal Museum has natural history displays and is the home of Mrs Ples, the australopithecine fossil found at Sterkfontein in the Cradle of Humankind.

 

DRAKENSbERG MOUNTAIN RANGE

The Drakensberg Mountain Range is one of South Africaā€™s most spectacular natural wonders, showcasing a selection of breathtaking vistas, is the highest mountain range in the country, reaching an impressive 3 482 metres above sea level.

 

MADIKWE GAME RESERVE

Madikwe Game Reserve may be the fifth largest game reserve but is also one of the lesser-known parks in South Africa. It is regarded as one of the best conservation areas in Africa and offers the Big 5 in a 680 km2 park. The park offers several luxurious lodges as well as community lodges in a malaria-free zone, is also a champion of social investment and responsible tourism in helping to uplift the communities of the area economically.

 

ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK

Addo Elephant National Park is the proud home of the Big 7. It includes the Big 5 ā€“ lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo- and Southern Right and Great White Sharks also call the Addo Elephant National Park their home.

 

CAPE TOWN

Scenically beautiful, Cape Town is a captivating mix of stylish modern and old-world elegance. Dazzling hotels, world-class dining and stunning vistas merge seamlessly with dynamic student suburbs and vibrant nightlife. Malay and African heritage is evident in the cuisine, traditions and entertainment while the architecture reveals a strong Dutch, German and English flavour and style. Contemporary art is proudly displayed in various galleries and modern boutique hotels, and wine bars and brandy-tasting lounges will appeal to the fashionable set.

 

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