South Africa’s Natural Wonders
South Africa is home to breathtaking natural wonders that will take your breath away, from Table Mountain and Drakensberg Mountains, all the way down to its incredible coastline and coastlines. There’s something special here for everyone – from iconic Table Mountain to breathtaking Drakensberg! This destination has something beautiful for every tourist.
Victoria Falls is an awe-inspiring natural spectacle, while its famed Wildebeest migration offers one of nature’s great displays.
Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn offer an ethereal underground landscape teeming with fascinating stalactites and stalagmites.
Table Mountain
South Africa is famed for its Big Five wildlife species, but the country also offers some stunning natural wonders that rival those found elsewhere in Africa. One such wonder is Table Mountain in Cape Town which towers majestically over its park that encompasses it and uKhahlamba-Drakensberg National Park which has been designated a World Heritage site.
Hikers can explore several routes on Table Mountain. The most direct path is Platteklip Gorge, often described as a giant stairmaster; others involve climbing ladders through indigenous forests such as Nursery Ravine trail; while its summit offers breathtaking views of Cape Town and Table Bay.
There are also options available to those who cannot hike and would rather ride in a cable car instead, helping them bypass crowds more quickly and arrive at their desired destinations faster. This method also reduces time spent traveling between stages on your itinerary.
Drakensberg
The Drakensberg is an escarpment in Southern Africa’s Drakensberg range that forms an escarpment between lowlands and an inland plateau, providing hikers and rock climbers an inspiring landscape for hiking and rock climbing. Many peaks on its summits become covered with snow during winter.
Mountains provide shelter to rare birds and animals such as black wildebeest, sable, and oribi. On their lower slopes are herds of mountain reedbuck, eland, and oribi antelope that graze on grasslands below the mountains.
Cape Town’s Table Mountain has earned international renown as one of the New7Wonders of Nature since 2007, winning the most votes during a campaign that started back then. Tourists visit this breathtaking landmark for its incredible scenery and diverse array of flora and fauna; its unique shape attests to nature’s relentless forces that have formed this magnificent formation; visitors can observe this amazing feat of nature from different vantage points – including from Table Mountain Cableway, Signal Hill lookout point, Bloubergstrand’s Cliff-top cafe or from uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park Giants Castle Reserve!
Garden Route
Garden Route, South Africa’s coastal idyll and wildernesses, is an idyllic coastal adventure perfect for hikers (such as on the Otter Trail), kayakers, birders and surfers. Beaches feature estuaries teeming with wildlife while dense forests include Tsitsikamma National Park which is home to rare forest elephants.
South Africa is filled with wonders, but no trip would be complete without visiting Table Mountain–an iconic Cape Town landmark that stands proud. From moody clouds to crystal-blue skies, Table Mountain boasts one of the smallest but richest floral kingdoms on earth and was recently honored as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
Mossel Bay serves as the western gateway to the Garden Route and boasts a charming blend of historic character and coastal beauty. Enjoy a nine-mile coastal stroll from St Blaize Trail or take a drive towards Knysna where the Outeniqua Mountains await hiking adventures. Don’t miss the chance to eat your way through Mossel Bay with fresh seafood available in town and vineyards offering up delicious cuisine along the route – not forgetting delicious vineyard wines or gourmet markets that line its way!
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park is one of Africa’s natural wonders, boasting healthy populations of iconic large mammal species as well as abundant bird and plant life.
Clarens Park is an unparalleled geological treasure, boasting the richest yet smallest floral kingdom on Earth. From rugged Drakensberg peaks to golden-hued sandstone cliffs and hills of Clarens, this breathtaking park provides geological spectacle as well as botanical gem.
Mpumalanga Province offers visitors looking for Big Five safari adventures a popular tourist spot, featuring official rest camps with accommodation such as chalets, bungalows or tents equipped with electricity, first aid centers, supplies shops and BBQ/braai areas as well as communal kitchen facilities. In addition, private lodges also operate within this park offering more luxurious amenities – though these tend to be more costly.