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Location / Language of South Africa

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Top 10 tourist attractions in South Africa

1. Anse Intendance - One of Mahé's most beautiful beaches, this secluded crescent of sand on the island's south coast is a favourite surfing spot thanks to its frequent big swells and wild waves.
2. Kruger National Park - Kruger National Park is one of the oldest and world's most famous safari parks and offers visitors the chance to see the "Big Five": lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino, as well as an astounding diversity of other wildlife.
3. Cape Town– Nature surrounds this multicultural city, which nuzzles between a rugged range of mountains and the sea.
4. Johannesburg - Top historical attractions include the Apartheid Museum, a poignant look at the oppression of apartheid till the birth of democracy; other attractions include Constitution Hill and Gold Reef City.
5. iSimangaliso Wetland Park– It lies on the northeastern coast of Kwazulu Natal connects coral reefs, croc-filled rivers, lakes, towering coastal dunes, swamplands, and savanna. More than 526 species of birds inhabit the reserve as well as leatherback and loggerhead turtles, leopards, rhino, and Africa's highest concentration of hippos and crocodiles.
6. Robben Island - In Table Bay, World-Heritage-listed Robben Island is a haunting reminder of the horrors of apartheid. Nelson Mandela spent 18 years imprisoned in a tiny cell here.
7. Durban’s Golden Mile – Durban's sweeping waterfront promenade has long blond beaches which lure swimmers, surfers, and anglers, while the bustling promenade has its high-rise hotels, shops, restaurants, and flashy entertainment complexes.
8. Drakensberg - Meaning "Dragon Mountains," this is one of the most spectacular destinations in South Africa and home to the country's highest peaks and to more than 800 different species of flowering plants as well as a rich diversity of wildlife
9. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park – one of the largest wilderness areas, with camel thorn trees, red sands, golden grasslands, and deep blue skies provide for good game viewing.
10. Stellenbosch – A mosaic of farms, old oak trees, and white-washed Cape Dutch dwellings, this is one of the best preserved towns from the era of the Dutch East India Company.
11. Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve – Beautiful stop on the drive between Johannesburg and Kruger National Park, the park is home to Africa's second largest canyon as well as a rich diversity of wildlife and plants.

Things You Must Do in South Africa

1. Cruising the Nile – This is definitely the most relaxing way to see the temples that stud the banks of the river on the route between Luxor and Aswan, plus sunrise and sunset over the date-palm-studded river banks, backed by sand dunes.
2. Visit Aswan for some Unwind – Egypt's most tranquil town is Aswan, set upon the winding curves of the Nile. Backed by orange-hued dunes, once can have a ferry ride to Elephantine Island, stroll the colourful streets of the Nubian villages or ride a camel while sipping endless cups of tea.
3. Shipwreck Diving Site – The most famous Shipwreck at the bottom of the Red Sea is the Thistlegorm, an English WWII cargo ship that was on its way to resupply British troops when it was bombed by the Germans in 1941.
4. Shopping at Khan el-Khalili Market – The market area is especially interesting. Spices, souvenirs, food, really all kinds of things can be found and bought there.
5. Don’t forget to Ride the Camel – There are many opportunities to head out to the desert and ride a camel.

Food on the Plate

• Cookery practised by indigenous people of Africa such as the Sotho- and Nguni-speaking people.
• Cookery that emerged from several waves of colonisation introduced by Dutch, German, French, Italian, Greek and British descent – this includes the cuisine of the so-called Cape Malay people
• Cooking styles from neighbouring colonial cultures such as Portuguese

• Chakalaka - Usual components are baked beans, curry, peppers, and carrots. It is almost impossible to find a South African barbecue (braai) without chakalaka.
• Bobotie – it has been recognized as South Africa's national dish – made using curry spice, cinnamon, jam, raisins, bread soaked in milk, and bay leaves. Can be made using meat or lentils for a vegetarian variant.
• Potjiekos - It is cooked in a little pot, and typical ingredients include meat, vegetables, and a starch (usually potatoes).
• Pap is the South African name for the stiff cornmeal porridge, an essential dish at braais and is perfect for scooping up thick and tasty sauces and stews.
• Frikkadel is a traditional Afrikaans dish comprising usually baked, but sometimes deep-fried, meatballs prepared with onion, bread, eggs, vinegar and spices.