Cities in South Africa
When you travel to South Africa you will no doubt be visiting one or more of its many cities. There are several different reasons why you should visit these cities and all of them are just as beautiful as each other. Here is a brief guide to wet your appetite when it comes to the different cities in South Africa:
Cape Town
This city is known as ‘the mother town of South Africa’ and has numerous attractions that will make you and your entire family happy. Its cultures are extremely diverse, as is it’s landscape and it has some extremely stunning architecture as well to make it one diverse city. There is everything from mountains and beaches, rivers and the sea to make you happy and you really will have a blast! Cape Town is also the seat of the national parliament of South Africa for fans of politics, as well as looking at the stunning parliament building where it is housed.
Pretoria
Known as the capital of South Africa, it is in fact the administrative capital of the country. Pretoria is known for its beautiful jacarandas that surround the area and has some of the best nightlife in the entire country. It also contains numerous nature reserves that are fresh for the picking with splendid scenery and even more amazing people. There are some amazing museums to see as well as some of the countries best theatre. The restaurants here too will amaze you with some of the best dining you will find in the entire continent of Africa!
Durban
One of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, Durban is perfect for everyone who loves things by the ocean! Durban is the number one port in the country and has extremely busy waters that tourists flock too. The tourist industry here is huge, and its massive stretch of beaches will certainly let you know why! There is a marine world water park for you to see which the kids will love, and a beautiful promenade along the beach which will simply astound you! So if you love all things to do with water and the beach, then Durban really is for you!
Johannesburg
The largest city in South Africa is smack bang in the middle of land and will have you enthralled at it’s beauty and wealth! It has one of the most rapid developing city fringes in the world and you can see why! The city is enriched with hustle and bustle and there are numerous restaurants, entertainment areas and other districts which will make you and your family extremely happy and satisfied! As with any major city there are areas that you should avoid for safety reasons; however that is more than made up for the numerous areas you should visit! You could even find yourself catching a game of Rugby or Cricket or just looking at some of the amazing art in the cities numerous museums!
These are just four of the many cities and town in South Africa that make the country so unique! Make time for these places and enjoy your time in the Rainbow Nation! You won’t be disappointed!