To see elephant, buffalo, zebra, lion, leopard, giraffe and more you'll almost certainly need a car. The Kruger National Park, in the east of the country, is one of the largst of its kind in the world. A few hours drive from Johannesburg through the picturesque lowveld, the park's accomodation ranges from park chalets to private upmarket lodges. Day and night safaris and game walks are available to allow you to truly experience the beauty of Africa. Also in the Mpumalanga province is the quaint historical mining town of Pilgrims Rest and remarkable scenery of Blyde river canyon.

Yet another face of this broad country is the stark desert of the Great Karoo, situated in the Nortern Cape. Experienced while journeying between Cape Town and Johannesburg, this landscape has a beauty of its own. Also worth visiting is the diamond mining town of Kimberley and it's astonishing big hole, testament to mans prospecting greed.

South Africans of all backgrounds are hospitable, friendly and proud. Old an new, 'black' and 'white', fortitude and injustice and African and European influences have all contributed to the character of this prominent country.

Tourist facilities are worldclass, but offer excellent value for money. Whether you're seeking untouched beaches, colourful character, fine cuisine, empty golf course or remarkable wilderness areas, South Africa is truly a world in one country.

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