South Africa Travel

South Africa travel is exciting and available now that this country is progressing in its post apartheid status and allowing visitors the opportunity to tour this magnificent area of land with rare animals. It has been said that Africans are close to God because of the difficulties they have had to endure. "Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am" (Isaiah 58:9). because of these difficulties, unfortunate things have resulted. One might want to research the countries dynamics before traveling. Some of the elements to be aware of are AIDS and poverty; both are quite common in South Africa. The WHO or World Health Organization has many camps set up to help those that are suffering with ailments or with extreme poverty. The results have been amazing and more people are open to the idea of tourism today.

The area in the South is known as the rainbow country because of the diverse cultures, and traveling can include a myriad of regions. There are eleven main regions to explore. What cities are the best to visit for South Africa Travel? There is something for everyone - especially in the small towns. Ostriches are famous in Oudtshoorn, along with famous ostrich dishes. Mansions and massive caves are also available to explore. These caves are usually used for choir concerts. If a vacationer desires to go back in time to the famous gold diggings days, visiting Pilgrim's rest should be on the itinerary. The entire town is a declared national monument. The graveyard's historic gravesites that date back to the founding days of 1880's are a must see. Fishermen on a South Africa travel expedition shouldn't miss Dullstroom, the trout-fishing capital. Other unique towns to remember are Groot Marico, Darling, Franschoek. Each town is even more special than their rare name.

Although many South Africans speak English it might interest one to know there are eleven official languages spoken. During a South Africa travel experience keep an ear open for English, Afrikaans, Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Xhosa, Venda, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Zulu, Swazi and Tsonga. When hearing someone referring to a robot, they are discussing traffic lights. Also a boot, translated, is a car trunk. To learn these unusual terms along with native language phrases from the above list, check out an online search.

Most major credit cards are accepted in major towns and cities. One South African rand equals 100 cents. Although traveler's checks are widely accepted, sometimes it is easier to use a bankcard and simply withdraw money as needed on a daily basis. With most ATMs vacationers will receive the best exchange rate for that day. There might however, be a withdrawal fee. Deciding to participate in a travel expedition may benefit a good cause. For the "March of the Penguin" lovers, every September there is a Penguin Festival at Simon's Town. Aside from fraternizing with the happy waddlers, this festival provides funding for the preserve the penguin project. Such a trip can include endless sights, stops and spectaculars. Tours groups, buses, and guides are available. A knowledgeable travel agent can help a vacationer discover the wonders and thrills of a trip to South Africa.