Explore in South Africa

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Visiting Cape Town

Cape Town is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain and at the junction of two oceans, the Atlantic and Indian, it is Afrique du Sud's most cosmopolitan city.

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Visit a Township in Cape Town with a Local Guide

You'll have the opportunity to choose from one of these townships to spend time in a different way, meeting the people of South Africa to understand their history and daily life.

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Guided Tour of Soweto

Soweto, an iconic destination not to be missed for discovering and understanding the rich culture and captivating history of South Africa.

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Guided Tour of the Apartheid Museum

After a few hours at the Apartheid Museum, you'll feel as though you're in the townships of the 1970s and 80s, dodging police bullets or tear gas canisters, walking and playing with thousands of schoolchildren, or carrying a friend's body to a neighboring house.

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Understanding the Spirit of Ubuntu

Ubuntu is described as an African and humanist philosophy. It refers to the practice of treating others well or acting in ways that benefit the community. Such acts can be as simple as helping a stranger in need, or far more complex ways of interacting with others.

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Moholoholo and Hoedspruit Centres

If you're traveling east of the Blyde River Canyon, heading toward the Guernsey Reserve or Timbavati, and want to learn more about wildlife and flora preservation efforts, two particularly fascinating centres are well worth a visit.

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Hiking Lion's Head

Lion's Head stands alongside Table Mountain as one of South Africa's most iconic and unmissable hikes—a must for visitors eager to experience authentic outdoor adventure in the Cape.

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Exploring the Cape Peninsula in a Day

The Cape Peninsula is brimming with points of interest that will delight nature lovers in particular. For a day of discovery on the peninsula starting from Cape Town, highlights include:

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Discovering the History and Life of Nelson Mandela

Rolihlahla Mandela was born in the Madiba clan, in the village of Mvezo, in the Eastern Cape, on July 18, 1918. His mother was Nonqaphi Nosekeni and his father Nkosi Mandela, principal adviser to the interim paramount chief of the Thembu people, Jongintaba Dalindyebo.

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Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight over Blyde River Canyon

Every fine morning at sunrise, hot air balloons depart from the launch site near Hoedspruit. Step aboard to experience the adventure of a lifetime.

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