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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A humid area in the southeast of the country; it marks the border between South Africa and Mozambique. It is wild, hard to access and stops at Saint Lucia. It notably includes Kosi Bay and  Sodwana Bay. 

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A very beautiful, marshy region which extends across 900,000 km2. It is somewhere between a tropical and sub-tropical zone. I really liked the Saint Lucia area for walks along the river, which allow you to see many crocodiles and hippos. Kosi Bay is also nice for walking around the lakes and, last but not least, Sowana Bay for its beach and dive sites. If you get past the slightly touristy areas, you feel as though you've reached the edge of the world! 
 Maputaland is a humid and very wild region where we saw many birds, but it is difficult to get to. We crossed into Mozambique passing through here (you can buy the visa at this border). We drove along kilometres of untamed beaches. 
Don't forget to take antimalarial medication with you. In this region there are a very large number of mosquitos! If you'd like to get off the beaten track, this visit is ideal.

A humid area in the southeast of the country; it marks the border between South Africa and Mozambique. It is wild, hard to access and stops at Saint Lucia. It notably includes <a href="/south-africa/">Kosi Bay</a> and <a href="/south-africa/">Sodwana Bay</a>.

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