The Kruger National Park in one of the best known game reserves in the world, where you'll see a host of wild animals. Among them, you'll be able to spot the Big 5.

The Kruger, in search of the Big 5

Even though Robben Island and Mvezo provide poignant links to Nelson Mandela, spending time exploring his history in Johannesburg will also show you how Madiba spent several years.

Johannesburg, in search of Mandela

Stretching well over 200km, the Drakensberg range is a mind blowing blend of peaks and troughs. Numerous trails run along the length of this hiking paradise.

Hiking through South Africa's Drakensberg

Durban is the biggest town in KwaZulu-Natal. Sitting on the Sunshine Coast, by the Indian Ocean, its American/Australian beach culture attracts surfers and water sports fans from all over the world.

Durban and water sports in South Africa

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It is part of the city of Cape Town'sconurbation but counts as a National Park: the Cape of Good Hope National Park, at the tip of the peninsula, which also comprises the Table Mountain National Park which overlooks the city. 

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Taking a tour of the peninsula was, for me, an essential part of my visit to Cape Town. I started by taking a boat trip to see the seals and sea lions in Hout Bay, not far from Cape Town. Then, I visited plenty of little villages before arriving at Simon's Town where a colony of penguins can be found. 
From there, we went into the Cape of Good Hope National Park to go to the lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula. Pay attention to the wind and the baboons! Don't bring any food, it will all be stolen by the monkeys. They're not afraid of humans. I loved the views in the park, it's quite spectacular going to the tip of Africa! I saw some wild zebras, antelopes and ostriches. 
Then, the tour continued to Nordhoek, where there's a superb wild beach and finally, we paid to take Chapman's Peak Drive, an impressive cliff road, at sunset to get back to Hout Bay (back to where we started). A highlight of our visit to the region.

It is part of the city of <a href="/south-africa/">Cape Town's</a>conurbation but counts as a National Park: the Cape of Good Hope National Park, at the tip of the peninsula, which also comprises the Table Mountain National Park which overlooks the city.

As soon as I arrived, I knew I'd enjoy the Cape Peninsula. So I decided to spend a month in Cape Town, followed by Muizenberg, my idea being to tour the area by moped. Of all my favourite places, I particularly loved the beach at Camps Bay, which is lined by palm trees under the gaze of the 12 Apostles Mountain. I headed up the Chapman's Peak road to get a breathtaking, 180° view of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Cape of Good Hope, however, did not impress me. I think its value to visitors is symbolic.
I enjoyed the other side of the peninsula, where you'll find the quiet towns of <a href="/south-africa/holidays/places/8075-simon-s-town/">Simon’s Town </a>and Fish Hoek. I then decided to join the surfers at Muizenberg. It's one of the best places to learn how to surf.

The Cape Peninsula is reason enough to visit South Africa as it has a range of landscapes and loads of activities on offer.

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