The lovely nature reserves of S. A.
by Sandy Sullivan
South Africa is inhabited by over 51 million folks, it is the 25th biggest country in the world and has the 24th biggest population. 80% of the people is comprised of local African populations speaking Bantu languages. The other 20 % is comprised of Europeans, generally descendants of the English and Dutch, also Asians and racially mixed. The official languages are English, Xhosa, Zulu and Afrikaans, a Dutch dialect. It has the largest economy in Africa and the fifth highest pro capita revenue on the continent nevertheless , one quarter of the population still lives on less than $1.25 a day.
The beauty about <a href="http://www.capetours.co.uk">South Africa tours</a> is that it can offer a selection of settings like no other country. In SA you can go for a real African safari and enjoy luxury game lodges at an accessible price, you can enjoy beach sports and swimming, inland luxury wine reserves and quaint craft markets and even top class night life, dining, theater and all that metropolitan cities have on offer.
As far as nature reserves go, you can't miss going to the Kruger National Park that stretches over the provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Here you will find accommodation that deals with differing propensities and budgets. You'll have heard it is easy to view the "Big 5" here which are namely the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and cape buffalo. Sure there are plenty of other gigantic animals in Africa, like the hippo, or the giraffe but really the term "Big Five" was originally a hunting term and these were the animals that were most valued as hunting trophies.
You really should also go see the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, formerly known as St Lucia Wetland park which is located along the coast of the Kwazulu Natal. The name means "miracle and wonder" and it is really suitable since it is one of the most breathtaking shores to be seen. It is a stretch 280km long and is the third biggest natural reserve in SA, measuring 280 km square. It is completely uncontaminated and home to crocodiles, hippos, turtles and whales in season.
In the Eastern Cape you can stop at the Addo Elephant Park, which is home to some 450 elephants. You can view the Big Five here too, as well as whales and great white sharks. This park has just lately expanded and now covers 444 700 acres, stretching as far up as the semi-arid Karoo area around Darlington Dam. The orginal park area was announced in 1931, when only 16 elephants stayed in the area. Now it is a perfect ecological system and refuge.
The Golden Gate Highlands National Park is located at the foot of the Maluti Mountains in the Free State Province. Here you'll be able to appreciate the majestic wonder of a view on the Drakensberg Mountains, and also admire Bushman paintings and rare sandstone formations during walks and rock climbing. This park also offers a phenomenal assortment of animals and birds to please nature lovers.
The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in the North Cape Province is one of the biggest conservation areas in the world covering a total of 3,6 million hectares. It crosses the border between Botswana and S. A. and is a preferential spot for photo lovers due to its unique red dunes set against a deep blue sky. Here you will see Gembsbok : large desert antelopes, Meerkat : ( Suricate ) so famous for the way they stand up for photographs, Black-maned Kalahari Lions : kings of the desert and very impressive to see, Sociable weavers : Birds that construct huge communal nests and Pygmy Falcons : the smallest falcons in Africa.
This country with its contradictions and contrasts is really well worth visiting. If you need help or guidance while planning your trip, don't hesitate to talk to us at <a href="http://www.capetours.co.uk">http://www.capetours.co.uk</a>. We are a tiny family run company with a very high share of re-bookings. Individuals that book with us once, come back!
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