How to experience the best of southern Africa in just two weeks

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TWO-WEEK TRIP THROUGH SOUTHERN AFRICA

THE ADVENTURE: A TWO-WEEK TRIP THROUGH SOUTHERN AFRICA


Best known for its eclectic diversity of cultures, epic wildlife and natural wonders: Southern Africa . If you are planning on capturing the spirit of this great region in only two weeks, then there is a perfect itinerary appealing to your heart and that will focus on its biggest attractions. Here’s how to do it.

Week 1: South Africa's Highlights


Days 1-3: Cape Town


And Cape Town, is where you be begin your adventure in a city that shares history with some of the other oldest cities.

  • Table Mountain -Catch a cable car up to the top for amazing views over both city and sea
  • Robben Island — a tour, which takes you to the prison where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned and gives you information on South Africa's political history.
  • Visit the vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment hub of V&A Waterfront.


Days 4-5: The Winelands


Then it is off to the Cape Winelands-encounter serene vineyards and beautiful small towns.

  • Stifle Neck and Frog Chok: For wine-tasting and fine dining.
  • Scenic Routes: Simply hit the road and explore stunning landscapes between towns.


Day 6: The Garden Route


Experience one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world when you drive along South Africa's Garden Route for a day.

  • Knysna: Stop to admire the lagoon.
  • Tsitsikamma National Park Tsitsikamma is an adventure hub with activities such as bungee jumping and zip-lining.


Days 7 – Safari in Kruger National Park


End your first week with an exciting safari.

  • Wildlife Safari: Spend the day on a game drive tracking down the Big Five-lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffaloes.


Week Two: Culture Creeper


Days 8-9: Victoria Falls


Visit Victoria Falls, one the seven natural wonders of he world from South Africa.

  • View Perspective Visits — Witness one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe up close, both with your eyes and ears.
  • Things to do: Go bungee jumping from the bridge or see the falls from a helicopter high above.


Days 10-11: The Okavango Delta, Botswana


Okavango Delta, Botswana Escape to the abundant delta full of life in Botswana.

  • Mokoro Rides: Float gently over the marshes in ancient dugout canoes as you spot wildlife all around.
  • Game Drives: Venture into the delta on expertly-guided safaris to see its one-of-a-kind ecosystem.


Days 12-14: Back to South Africa – Johannesburg


Continue to Johannesburg in Gauteng, a city rich with history.

  • Apartheid Museum — provides information on the country's bloody past of independence.
  • Tour of Soweto: Visit the birthplace of apartheid and the nation,s rich culture.


Final Thoughts


You get to experience all of these in just two weeks that you won't forget for a long time. Experience so many the wonder of exploration from urban sophistication in Cape Town to rustic charm on a big five game reserve. Travel and wander in this awesome land!

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