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Real Name: TheWanderingCamel
Lives In: Perth, AU
Member Since: Mar 03, 2005
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The Splendour of South Africa

by TheWanderingCamel - last update: Aug 22, 2007

Two short visits in the last twelve months have given me just a glimpse of South Africa - and the desire to return and see much more of what this magnificent country has to offer.
The combination of truly beautiful landscapes - mountains, sweeping savannah and wild, wonderful coastlines - vibrant cities, historic sites and, of course, the wildlife make South Africa one of the most exciting places that anyone could wish to see. A South African holiday has it all.


Wildlife first and foremost

The chance to see the magnificent wildlife of Africa is probably the biggest drawcard of all. Kruger Park is the biggest and the best known of all South Africa's many game parks and animal reserves and a visit here is always a fantastic experience. Patience is a necessary virtue here and you have to be prepared to wait and be still as you watch at a waterhole (This one is actually in Botswana, not South Africa, but you can practice your waiting skills here - who knows what your reward will be).

To see the "Big 5" is everybody's aim, but there are many other species that inhabit the park - and none are more visible than the pretty impala. No matter how elusive the others may be - you can always count on seeing these graceful creatures.

leyle

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TheWanderingCamel's South Africa Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 11 - Photos: 28
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
Tips: 6 - Photos: 9
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
TransportationLocal Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 3 - Photos: 8

TheWanderingCamel's South Africa Travelogues
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Patience is a virtueApril, 2005 8

Comments for TheWanderingCamel about South Africa
angiebabe Fri Jun 26, 2009 21:04 UTC
 Finally got back to finish checking out your page here - how excellent!your tips show S.A. has amazing beauty spots and so inspirational to go see them!
kenHuocj Sat May 23, 2009 07:58 UTC
 Drakensberg or further away Tsodilo are the top two for Rock paintings ;-)))
Pawtuxet Fri May 22, 2009 11:23 UTC
 VT featured pic of Voortrekker Monument this AM. It was the one w/ wagons. wonderful monument..love the application.
deecat Fri May 15, 2009 18:46 UTC
 What wonderful memories of this fantastic country. You make VT so worthwhile with your keen insights, attention to detail, and honest presentations. Always an honor to read your pages.
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