23 Amazing South African Facts
Vacation to amazing South Africa to see beautiful animals like white lions and bungee jump off of the Bloukrans bridge w/ friends!
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10. African Penguin
In addition to the white lion, South Africa is home to a breed of penguin that is expected to be extinct in 15 years unfortunately. Due to South Africa’s relatively close distance to Antarctica, these birds have migrated and enjoyed the adaptation to beach life conditions like we see in this photo. These birds go fishing for anchovies and known to eat squid and small crustaceans as well. This penguins are often targets of vicious predators of the diverse South African Oceans. They’re often eaten by orcas, sharks and large seals. They then have to deal with land-based predation as well like mongooses, genets and caracals. Some scientists believe that since their main food source of anchovies has been extensively fished, they’ve had trouble finding nutritious food sources. Hopefully we’ll find away to keep these unique creatures alive.
9. The Palace of The Lost City
If you thought resorts in Las Vegas were good, try checking out the Palace of the Lost City. It’s a rather remarkable feat of architecture and features custom built botanical jungles. With lavish pools, lakes and hotel rooms, it would make for an excellent place to stay on vacation, located northwest of Pretoria. Safaris are rightfully on the list for most people who stay here.
8. South African Bungee Jumping
With South Africa’s unique landscapes, it makes for a bungee jumping mecca for those who dare to take the plunge. It’s home to the highest bungi jump in the world at 710 feet. The Bloukrans Bridge is located near Port Elizabeth and is probably somewhere you don’t want to go if you’re afraid of heights. In this photo you can truly see how high the bridge is and this experience most likely won’t be forgotten anytime soon.
7. Shipwrecks
There have been over 2000 shipwrecks on the coast of South Africa within the past 500 years. The Cape of Good Hope gets its name for the dangerous waters that sailors and explorers would try to get around. People would hope that people got past this stretch of water without any issues. As we can see in this photo, it's a beautiful piece of land but a risky one to get around.
6. Rovos Rail
Considered to be the most luxurious trains to explore in Africa. Travellers can take a step back in time and travel like a royal safari enthusiast. They love landscapes that come with the experience as well as a luxury, a butler, all gourmet meals prepared on the train, and only the best wines grown in South Africa.
5. Meteor Strike
South Africa possesses the oldest known crater and is now a UNESCO world heritage site. The Vredefort Dome is believed to 4 billion years old and is about 15-20 kilometers or 9-12 miles in diameter. Here in the photo you can see the vastness from this scar of the past.
4. South African
Although South Africa is a beautiful country ,a recent trend of attacking farm workers have plagued the country unfortunately. An astonishing total of 361,015 murders took place between 1994 and 2012. The farm owners seem to think it is racially motivated although government believe the main motive is robbery. Many farmers have armed themselves heavily in order to protect themselves from becoming a statistic. Some have gathered in the streets, hoping to bring more awareness to the issue.
3. Nobel Peace Prize Winners
South Africa is home to many progressive and influential figures. But this unique country had two nobel peace prize winners on the same street! Can you guess who they are? Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu both had properties on Vilakazi street in Soweto. Here we see a photo of Nelson Mandela’s house which is now a museum.
2. Festivals
South Africa is home to some of the wildest and colorful festivals. For example the South African Afrika “burn” Festival took place in Karoo in the middle of the desert like we see in this photo. It strikes an eery resemblance to the burning man festival in northern Nevada but with an African Twist. 7 days of this event might be too much if you can survive, this you can do just about anything.
1.Tape Mountain
Tape mountain is believed to be the oldest remaining mountain in the world and has a richer biodiversity that some countries! With the 2285 species of plants on this mountain, it has more than the entire country of the United Kingdom
EARTH'S LARGEST CRATER - VREDEFORT DOME HIKING | Parys, South Africa
The Vredefort Dome (Crater) is currently the largest and one of the oldest known meteor impact sites in the world. It is South Africa's seventh World Heritage Site and this is largely due to the research scientist from Wits University, including Dr. Rodger Hart. One hundred kilometers south west of Johannesburg, South Africa are the towns of Vredefort and Parys, the latter lying next to the Vaal river.The towns are a short deviation from the N1 highway to Cape Town. In an arc to the north and west of the towns is a partial ring of hills, some 70 kilometers in diameter. The hills are centered on Vredefort. The ring of hills and the area within them is known as the Vredefort Dome.his is the biggest meteorite impact that geologists have yet found on Earth and it is nearly twice as big as the impact that killed the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. This makes it a site of great importance for scientists.The Vredefort Dome is a beautiful tourism place situated approximately 100 km from Johannesburg.
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Vredefort Meteorite Hiking Trails
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Free State Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit
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Anglo Boer War Museum, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Oliewenhuis Art Museum, Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary, Naval Hill, Bagamoya Wildlife Estate, Glen Garriff Conservation, The Dell Cheetah Centre, Amphitheatre Chain Ladders, Gariep Dam Nature Reserve, Tiger Canyons, Loch Logan Waterfront, Naval Hill Planetarium, Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve, Vredefort Dome
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BREATHTAKING PANORAMA ROUTE | Sabie, South Africa Tourism
Experience the picturesque beauty of nature in and around Sabie - a small country town nestled in the majestic Drakensberg escarpment mountains of the Mpumalanga province, South Africa.Sabie is less than four hours drive from Gauteng and the OR Tambo International Airport, a relaxing hour's drive to and from the Kruger National Park, and within minutes from a number of spectacular waterfalls in pristine mountain streams.Within a 10km radius of Sabie are a selection of truly beautiful natural waterfalls, some of which include delightful walks through the forests. There are many picturesque routes to neighbouring towns such as White River, Hazyview and Graskop.Sabie is located on the Panorama Route which is one of the scenic highlights of any tour through South Africa. Stretching along the escarpment it includes some magnificent tourist attractions such as Blyde River Canyon, with its famous Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window, the Three Rondavels, and the nearby historic 1800’s gold mining town – Pilgrims Rest.The summer climate in Sabie is delightful – warm days and cooler nights (temperatures between about 14 and 30) whilst winters are even better, with early morning mists curling through the mountains, followed by warm dry days and crisp cold nights when the stars seem close enough to touch.
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North West
The North West province features premier wildlife destinations, among them the Pilanesberg Game Reserve and the Madikwe Game Reserve; parts of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites (the Vredefort Dome and the Taung Fossil Site, part of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site); and the world-famous Sun City gaming and entertainment resort.
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VREDEFORT DOME DAY TOUR
Winter is the best time to visit the Vredefort Dome as the days are mild and the long drive and walks are tolerable. We had visitors from New York and St Petersburg, Russia, on this day tour. One only gets to appreciate the size and scale of the Dome when trying to pack the whole story into one day. Invevitably the choice of sites to visit is selective. But we did see some of the finest examples of meteorite impact melt in the rocks, and got a good look at the spectacular scenery of the Bergland - the mountain collar that surrounds the Dome core. Our New York visitors missed the afternoon visit to Bushman etchings and the gold mine tunnel, but it's all here in the video! - Graeme. impact@vdome.co.za +27 56 8181814
Tour South Africa with Hotspots2c
Located on the southernmost tip of Africa, South Africa provides seemingly countless reasons to visit. You could embark on an urban adventure in vibrant cities, get away from it all along the coast where two oceans pay homage to the shoreline and escape to nature on a safari or trek through the mountains.
South Africa landscapes are as vast as the country is diverse, to experience it, you need a trip that encompasses much of what this destination offers. Travel from Cape Town to Johannesburg with Hotspots2c, to give yourself a real chance of discovering South Africa.
Set off from Cape Town along Route 62, which is famed for being the longest wine route in the world. As you come across vineyards, taste the country’s aged nectar from ancient cellars while your other senses become entangled with soaring peaks, twisting passes, and the Karoo Plains. This road will bring you to Oudtshoorn. It may be a cosy town, but it’s also the ostrich capital of the world, where your palette will be indulged further with Ostrich steak and kebabs. In just this one short breath of journey, you’ll begin to experience some of South Africa’s celebrated diversity.
As you continue onwards towards the idyllic seaside town of Jeffrey’s Bay (perfect for a spot of surfing), you’ll touch down in Sedgefield, where you can explore some of the country’s heritage and wilderness. As you venture further, the pitstops for South Africa’s nature become even better. You’ll visit Addo Elephant National Park, spend a couple of nights beside unspoilt coastline in Chintsa, learn more about the country's complicated past in Coffee Bay and stand on the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains.
If that wasn’t enough, you’ll also set off on a safari in Kruger National Park, one of the greatest wildlife destinations in the world, and experience the African bush. The final leg of this epic trip is in Johannesburg, an ever-changing city that's considered to be the heart of South Africa.
If you’re ready to start exploring South Africa’s sandy beaches, safari plains and rugged landscapes, head over to TourRadar to find the best deals on this itinerary, as well as many other amazing tours.
Par Force Hunting Landscape of North Zealand - UNESCO World Heritage Site
The UNESCO World Heritage site of Par Force Hunting Landscape of North Zealand is an old royal hunting ground to the north of Copenhagen. Par Force hunting involved mounted men and dogs vigorously pursuing their quarry (usually deer or stags) through a large hunting park, eventually exhausting the target at the centre of the park. The king would be waiting nearby to deal the fatal blow. It's quite an unusual world heritage site, and certainly one of the strangest we've been to - but still quite interesting!
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IMAGES OF THE DOME
This collection of images is taken from mountain bike trails in the Vredefort Dome. During the wonderful summer of 2009-10 we have had so much rain that the skies and landscapes were ever-changing and always beautiful. The trails shown here include offroad tracks in the Dome Bergland, cattle paths and gravel roads in the Free State, and the famous Crater Cruise route. What a place to cycle! But don't take my word for it, come and do it yourself! - trails vary in difficulty from gross to groovy. - Graeme, Parys, South Africa. +27 56 8181814 or mobile +27 84 245 2490.