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1. Admire the city of Cape Town from the lighthouse on the "Cape of Storms".
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Named the Cape of Storm by the Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias, the lighthouse atop Cape Point sits 200 meters above sea level. The large rocks and dense night fog have caused numerous shipwrecks over the centuries. When the lighthouse, named after Dias, was built on Cape Point in 1859, it became a popular tourist destination, especially for adventure seekers. While there, don't miss the opportunity to visit Table Mountain National Park to admire its unique beauty and rich, diverse flora and fauna.
2. Ostrich riding in Oudtshoorn
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Designed by ostrich farmers, camel riding tours are a particular draw for visitors to South Africa. These unique tours are held at Ostrich Safari Park, considered the world's most famous "ostrich capital."
Here, you'll find numerous groups of ostriches, each typically numbering 150, raised in natural conditions. From the backs of these majestic birds, you can admire the Cango Caves and many other beautiful landscapes of South Africa's national parks.
3. Weekend Market on Hout Bay
Every weekend, this market becomes a destination where tourists can shop, enjoy food, and learn about the local culture. It displays a wide variety of goods, from handicrafts and furniture to fashion and typical South African dishes.
4. Whale watching from land.
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If you have the chance to visit the Hermanus region in the south between July and November, you can observe whales from very close range without having to go out to sea. Whale watching from the shore is sure to be an unforgettable travel experience.
5. Conquer the summit of the Drakensberg Mountains
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Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and the source of the Tugela River, cascading from a height of 900 meters into the valley below, the summit of Drakensberg attracts many mountaineers. The amphitheater, hailed as one of the most spectacular sights on Earth, offers visitors breathtaking, majestic landscapes interspersed with dreamy, romantic streams and waterfalls.
6. Watching leopards on the beach
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Isimangaliso Wetland Park was South Africa's first World Heritage Site and is perhaps the only place on the planet that still retains its pristine natural beauty. Spanning 332,000 hectares, the park boasts incredibly diverse flora and fauna, including the world's largest elephants and whales. Even more fascinating, it's the only place where you can see leopards, which normally live in arid grasslands, roaming the wild blue seashore.
7. Photograph the world's third largest blue canyon.
The Blyde River is the third largest and perhaps the most beautiful gorge on the planet. From the foot of Mount Mpumulanga, you can hire a boat for a scenic cruise along the river, navigating through the gorge's winding passages formed by years of erosion by water and wind. For a more breathtaking view, climb to the summit and take in the panoramic vista of the Blyde River winding through the gorge, a masterpiece of nature.
8. Explore the island where Nelson Mandela was once imprisoned.
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Robben Island is known as an isolated area and a place of punishment for South African political prisoners in the latter half of the 20th century. Today, it is considered a symbol of the country, where Nelson Mandela established his name and forged his revolutionary ideas, affirming South African freedom. Visiting the island, tourists will have the opportunity to witness firsthand the place where Mandela and his fellow prisoners had to perform grueling forced labor on dangerous limestone cliffs without any protective equipment. Ultimately, however, this is also where Nelson Mandela became widely known throughout Africa and the world as an outstanding black leader of South Africa.
9. Enjoy unique cuisine with Bunny Chow.
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This is one of South Africa's signature dishes that you shouldn't miss when visiting South Africa. This strangely named dish is a type of curry served in a special "bowl" made from a hollowed-out loaf of bread, with the hollowed-out interior placed on top of the bread. Bunny chow originated as a vegetarian dish, but today, it has been adapted and diversified with ingredients such as beans, chicken, lamb, and beef. A distinctive feature that makes Bunny chow special compared to other curries is the flavor it creates when the curry sauce soaks into the bread crust. Because it originated in India, the main flavor of bunny chow remains the characteristic spicy heat and irresistible aroma of traditional curry.
