"South Africa" South Africa by africaking

South Africa Travel Guide: 14,619 reviews and 27,169 photos

My home

I was born in Mowbray, Cape Town, South Africa, funny enough right next door to a mental hospital so I'm told.
My family moved around South Africa quite a lot and I never really settled anywhere, so I can't really say I had home as such, but Cape Town is the place I remember most.

I left when I was 10, and I would love to go back to live and work, but can't as work seems to be hard to come by and the cost of living seems to be quite high(if you're earning Rands)

Home is where the heart is, and for me South Africa will always be my home, even though I have spent over half my life away from it.

I have been to jo'burg, Durban, Swaziland, Kruger park, Sabie. Even travelled across South Africa from Durban to Cape Town in a Land Rover, hit a few sand storms which needless to say kinda damaged the land rover.

I the amount of times I have tried to convince the English that there are white South Africans, they just can't seem to grasp it, of course now that UK is flooded with South Africans I think they seem to believe me now.

Table mountain

If people think of South Africa, what is the first thing they would associate with it? Africans? Huts? No, if anyone has a brain it's got to be Table Mountain, so called because of it's flat "table" like surface. Resting just above Table bay and near Cape Town itself. Tourists come from all over to see this site, some even climb it, god knows why when there's a perfectly good cable car.

Kruger National park

oh my god! what kind of horse is that?

How many times in your life do you get to see animals in their habitat? For me I can count twice, and I lived in South Africa, this is a must see place, you can see more pictures on my albums page.

Or try these links........

Cape Town
Johannesburg
Durban
Gauteng
Mpumalanga

Pros and Cons

Pros:Sunshine at xmas, open space, animals, people, the vibe, landscape
Cons:Crime, aids, government (deny everything that might cost money)
In a nutshell:One of the most stable countries in Africa, sure to have a great time.

Last visit to South Africa: Dec 1998
Intro Updated Jan 13, 2005
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Reviews (13)

English to South African Favorites (2)

Ever wondered what South Africans call Trainers? Or Bar-B-Q's, well here they are, all the little slang words you might... more travel advice

Bushveld train safaris Tourist Traps (2)

Mr Boonzaaier, owner of the Bushveld train safaris, that runs from South Africa to Namibia. This person is extremely... more travel advice

Bags etc. Warnings Or Dangers (2)

Whilst driving in your car in South Africa, please remember not to keep valuable items on car seats or in view, as it... more travel advice

Sabie waterfall (lone creek waterfall) Things to Do (2)

Discovered in 1895 as a gold mining town by people having a picnic, this is a beautiful tourist spot, not too busy, so... more travel advice

Nightlife (1)
The docks
Transportation (1)
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Comments (9)

jujh Feb 12, 2007 at 8:26 AM Report Abuse

please include bar tenders in this regard. x
Bwana_Brown Jul 25, 2006 at 3:35 AM Report Abuse

I have to agree with you on South Africa - it was the best holiday that my wife and I ever took! We are planning to return next year to see more of this wonderful country that you were raised in. Thanks for the excellent insider tips!
ezaguryk Apr 8, 2005 at 5:46 AM Report Abuse

Happy B-Day!!!!!! Wish you the best in a special day we share the same b-day. Have fun!!!!!! Kisses from Venezuela
jenniferhen Feb 3, 2005 at 11:27 AM Report Abuse

Love the pages on RSA, I agree on the car hire, truly a great way to make the most of your time in this huge country!
najamrulz Sep 22, 2004 at 1:09 AM Report Abuse

Hey Ron. Welcome to VT. It was pleasure visting your travel pages. South Africa is beautiful country and i really hope to go there soon. Some really helpful tips here. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Islamabad ~ Najam...
Elena_007 Aug 22, 2004 at 3:40 PM Report Abuse

Hi Ron :-) I am honoured that you feel that I was an inspiration to you. Great Job with the General Tips page. I wonder...? If Simba would fancy a bunny lick? LOL! :-) ~Elaine~
Jim_Eliason Aug 22, 2004 at 2:36 PM Report Abuse

Welcome to VT. You live in a beautiful country, I was just there in March.
Myndo Aug 15, 2004 at 8:37 AM Report Abuse

South Africa is a wonderful country. When have you been there the last time? Thanks for the tipps (especially the one about tipping)!
sugarpuff Aug 11, 2004 at 9:29 PM Report Abuse

WELL, i learnt more about where you were born through VT than I did in the several months that we worked together!!! GREAT!!!