Johannesburg is one of Africa’s largest and most vibrant cities. It is an economic powerhouse in Africa and the gateway to Southern Africa. This bustling city offers a wide range of activities, attractions and plenty to do in and around the city including nearby Pretoria. Downtown is a multi-cultural mixture of traditional medicine shops, Chinese restaurants, taxi ranks and ultra-modern skyscrapers. There are excellent museums, art galleries and organised tours of historical and political interest. The shopping is Southern Africa’s best and the many restaurants cater for all tastes. Soweto, a township steeped in history and a significant part of the Greater Johannesburg metropolitan area, is a popular tourist destination.
Described as 'Seven Worlds of Wonder', &Beyond Phinda encompasses an impressive 28 555 hectares (70 560 acres) of prime Big Five wilderness in KwaZulu-Natal. This Reserve comprises seven distinct habitats – from dry sand forest to wetland systems and mountain ranges. Catch a glimpse of the shy suni antelope, track rhino in the bushveld, observe breeding herds of elephant in fever tree forests, hold your breath as a cheetah teaches her cubs to hunt, glide past hippo on the Mzinene River and marvel at the gracious nyala. Phinda is home to more than 3 000 of these rare antelope.
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Sandwiched between the glistening Indian Ocean and a natural amphitheatre of unusually shaped mountains, Port Louis is the capital and the main port of the exquisite island nation of Mauritius. This bustling, character-filled town is known for its attractive French colonial architecture dating back to the 18th Century. Must-see attractions include the colourful central market, the beautifully manicured Jardins de la Compagnie, and the impressive Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, known for its giant waterlilies and giant tortoises. There are also two cathedrals, a mosque, a Chinese casino, some 18th century barracks, and an interesting natural history museum. Don’t miss the Caudan Waterfront complex offering a shopping centre, a children's play area, and a large food court serving a variety of local and international culinary options.
