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Location and Geography
Undoubtedly the most fascinating Continent on earth Africa offers a host of exciting and unique holiday opportunities excellent game viewing superb beach holidays cosmopolitan cities and some of the most magnificent scenery in the world

South Africa is a land of great contrasts with an abundance of natural beauty The country boasts a 3000km coastline stretching from the Atlantic in the west to the Indian Ocean in the east Perched at the tip of the African Continent South Africa is a holiday-makers paradise

Cape Town the Mother City is perched on a lush peninsula that juts out into the Atlantic With its dramatic Table Mountain backdrop and inspiring ocean views it is undisputedly one of the world s most beautiful cities

Johannesburg the largest city in South Africa and business capital of Africa offers excellent shopping clubs bars and top class restaurants offering international standard cuisine served in a convivial atmosphere Johannesburg is a good stopover destination with excellent five star hotels situated within close proximity to the busiest airport on the continent

Nearby exists the glorious Sun City Resort where you can gamble eat watch extravaganzas relax on the artificial beach and swim in the man-made waves or just stare in awe at the fantastic architecture of the Lost City

The Kruger Park which stretches 350km from north to south is home to great numbers and varieties of amphibians reptiles birds and 147 mammal species including the Big Five The park offers excellent game viewing in open top vehicles

Botswana is home to the bafflingly beautiful and mysterious Okavango delta comprising of diverse habitats where mammals fish and birds reside This wild and very beautiful country is one of the few places in Africa which remains completely unspoilt offering luxurious accommodation in beautiful game lodges

The Victoria Falls Zimbabwe are situated in a corner of Africa where three countries Zimbabwe Zambia and Botswana meet at the banks of the mighty Zambezi River The falls are said to be more than 150 000 million years old and are truly one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World Activities range from fishing on the Zambezi sunset cruises white water rafting to helicopter flips bungi jumping and game drives

Climate
Southern Africa generally enjoys a warm climate all year round with midwinter in June July and midsummer in December January

Currency, Departure Taxes and Visas
South Africa - Rand

Botswana - Pula

Zimbabwe - Dollar

Health
It is strongly recommended to take malaria prophylaxis whilst visiting malaria areas Sunscreen lotions and sun hats are also recommended at all times when participating in outdoor activities

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