South Africa Tours 2011

Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2011

When you consider the range of experiences in South Africa, it seems almost impossible that a single place could contain it all. How many countries can claim to have lions, penguins and dolphins all living within their borders? How many can offer safaris and surfing as easily as offering wine tastings and art galleries? South Africa tours somehow manages to do all this and more, and blends the best of African and European influences.

Travelers to South Africa often are lured by the chance to safely see big cats, giraffes, antelope, wildebeests and other exotic safari animals up close – animals that most people only get to see in nature documentaries. Kruger National Park in the northeast offers 7,500 square-miles of amazing animal preserves with 16 distinct natural areas, plus deluxe accommodations and services that make safari experiences delightfully comfortable for its visitors.

South Africa’s national imprint is left in cosmopolitan Johannesburg and the leisurely Cape Town area. Johannesburg is home to the county’s major history and art museums, and where you can find cultural pursuits that range from Lipizzaner horse exhibitions to casual shopping in the city’s many craft markets. Cape Town and its surroundings feature many scenic wonders, magnificient seascapes and panoramic vistas and the allure of Cape Town extends throughout its many resort areas along the Atlantic. It's also gateway to the Winelands, South Africa's scenic wine growing region. Both Johannesburg and Cape Town embody the best of South Africa – relaxing fun and a unique culture with a touch of the wild.

Great Restaurants in South Africa

Posted on Saturday, April 09, 2011

South Africa Travel

Posted on Friday, December 03, 2010

At the Cradle of Humankind, located just outside of Johannesburg, South Africa, visitors can see fossils of some of our species' earliest ancestors.

Comprised of a visitors center and a series of caves, this world-famous attraction gives guests a look into how the human species has evolved. Covering over 47,000 hectares of land, there are 13 hominid fossil sites which provide some of the best evidence of human origins ever discovered.

The Sterkfontein Caves are the site of these exciting finds where visitors on a South African vacation can take guided tours through the underground formation. Guests will learn all about the 2.1 million-year-old skull found and the 3 million-year-old skeleton also discovered here.

At the Maropeng Visitor Centre, travelers take an underground boat ride which takes adventurers on a journey through time. Beginning with the present, the boat trip traces the stages of creation on Earth. Visitors will feel what it was like to exist during the ice age and even when the earth's crust was formed. At the end of the ride, a "black hole" simulator explains how our planet materialized.

In addition to the boat ride, many self-interactive exhibits occupy a large museum.

Written by:  Travel Impressions

South Africa Tours 2011

Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2010

It has been a BIG YEAR for South Africa.

Already an up-and-coming destination, this diverse nation garnered worldwide recognition after successfully hosting the 2010 World Cup. It even got me interested in soccer… I mean football.

With luxurious resorts, moving township visits, open-air safari game drives, vibrant cities like Cape Town; few places can offer such a myriad of enriching experiences. And now it seems that visitors from around the globe are spreading the news of this beautiful nation. (And that’s the best kind of “Social Media”)

South Africa today presents itself as being all about discovery, revitalizing your spirit and reinventing your thinking.

Here are few of the highlights from Collette’s Spectacular South Africa tour:

• See the breathtaking Drakensburg Mountains, the highest mountains in Southern Africa, as you travel along the Panoramic Route.
• Search for the Big 5 during your included open-air safari game drives!
• Cruise over the Knysna lagoon and out to the world-famous “Knysna Heads,” where the lagoon meets the sea.
• Visit the oldest working ostrich farm in South Africa and learn about these fascinating animals.
• Take a revolving gondola ride to the top of famous Table Mountain for stunning 360° views of the city below.

Contributed by Collette Vacations

South Africa Offers Variety

Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010

When you consider the range of experiences present in South Africa, it sees almost impossible that a single place could offer such variety.  How many countries can claim to have lions, penguins and dolphins all living within their borders?  How many can offer safaris and surfing as easily as offering wine tasting and art galleries?  South Africa somehow manages to do all this and more and blends the best of African and European influences.