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.
Sunrise and sunset are the best times to see Burchell’s zebras in Kruger National Park, when the soft glow of sunlight accentuates their beautiful stripes.
Enjoy a homemade pizza, such as the meat supreme with steak strips, peppers, and caramelized onions, alongside a refreshing bottle of beer.
A gently swaying suspension bridge affords stunning views of the rich-green forest, rugged cliffs, and Motitsi waterfall.
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 zip line, or take a mellow ride on the Viewing Lift — a glass-enclosed elevator — from the top of the gorge and into the dense Afromontane Forest 167 feet below.
