South Africa u2013 safari, mountains, and coast in one trip
South Africa is the country where savanna meets ocean and high mountains. Here you can start the day with sunrise over the bush, hike in the Drakensberg, cycle along the Garden Route, or take the cableway up Table Mountain in Cape Town. The variety is enormous u2013 from Blyde River Canyon and vineyards in Stellenbosch to white beaches and penguins at Boulders Beach.
The "Rainbow Nation" is characterized by 11 languages, rich culture, and a culinary culture ranging from braai to fine dining. Kruger National Park and private game reserves offer Big Five safaris, while the coast delivers spectacular drives, views, and activities all year round.
Facts about South Africa
Capital: Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial)
Language: 11 official (including Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English)
Population: approx. 62 million
Known for: Big Five safari (Kruger), Table Mountain, Garden Route, Drakensberg, wine regions (Stellenbosch/Franschhoek)
Currency: South African rand (ZAR)
Highest mountain: Mafadi (approx. 3,450 m a.s.l.)
Coastline: approx. 2,800 km (Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean)
Area: approx. 1,221,000 kmu00b2 u2013 just over three times Norway
