subject: South Africa: Natural Splendor, Incredible Wildlife, And Fascinating Culture [print this page] South Africa offers a vacation experience very unlike those you may have experienced before. Especially with the FIFA World Cup taking place in South Africa, more people than ever before are coming to experience just what South Africa is all about. However, in order to travel to South Africa, there are some prerequisites you will need to take care of. Make sure you take care of all of these before you go, including passports. Everyone in your family will need a passport. Whether it's an infant US passport, an outdated passport, or a brand new one, you will need to take care of obtaining them before you leave.
As mentioned, South Africa is host to the 2010 World Cup this year. Due to the immense popularity of this Soccer tournament, which is held only every four years, people from all over the world are traveling to South Africa to cheer on their team and millions more are seeing it from home as they watch on TV. The month-long event has been cause for many changes and improvements in South Africa that will far outlast the tournament, including new and renovated hotels, better transportation systems and increased security. All of these changes make travel there even more appealing for potential tourists.
If you are looking for a bustling city atmosphere where culture abounds, Johannesburg, one of the largest cities in South Africa, will be sure to please. Street vendors abound for some wonderful shopping and the city's art galleries will give you a true sense of the local culture. This is one stop you won't want to miss, so get your United States passports now to experience this wonderful city.
Another wonderful city to visit in South Africa is Cape Town. One of the most affordable travel destinations in the world, Cape Town is located at the very southwestern tip of Africa on the Cape of Good Hope. It has year-round great weather and internationally renowned beaches. Along with first class dining, Cape Town is one of the wine capitals of the world.
You can't go to South Africa without taking part in a real African safari tour. Home to some of the most diverse wildlife and plant species on Earth, South Africa possesses natural beauty that's hard to find anywhere else. Some not-to -miss spots are the Waterberg, which is a famous natural reserve with lots of wildlife to awe and amaze, the Timbavati Game Reserve, where you can see the world famous white lions, and finally, the bushveld. Located in the northern region of the country two hours from Johannesburg, the bushveld is home to hundreds of species of wildlife, including giraffes, rhinos, leopards and hyenas.
by: Ben Pate
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