South Africa, Countryside and Safari
With its vast wilderness, crimson-colored sunsets, and sweeping savannahs where majestic lions, African elephants, and zebras roam free, South Africa is a place full of wild adventures. For thrilling safari encounters, combined with adrenaline-fueled activities for the whole family, visit the Mpumalanga province, in northeastern South Africa, also known as “the place where the sun rises.”
Must-Do: Begin your African adventure with a visit to Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s largest game reserves and home to safari favorites including leopards, giraffes, rhinoceros, impala, and rare African wild dogs. Many camps in the park offer sunrise and sunset safari drives, and guided walks are also available. For a unique experience, join a guided night drive and glimpse into the lives of Africa’s nocturnal animals under moonlight.
Eat: Dine outdoors at Cattle Baron Satara in Kruger National Park and listen to the surrounding nature sounds, such as chirping cicadas, hooting owls, and the occasional roar of a distant lion reverberating across the savannah. Specializing in steaks, the restaurant also offers options like springbok carpaccio, buffalo pie, and handmade pizzas.
Day-Trip: The excitement continues at Graskop Gorge Adventure Centre, where outdoor activities cater to the whole family. Navigate the slightly swaying 170-foot-long suspension bridge, soar across the gorge via a nearly 400-foot-long zipline, or amplify your adrenaline levels with the daring big swing, on which you’ll be strapped into a safety harness before freefalling 230 feet in three seconds.
