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South Africa

 
 
There is more to South Africa than its size. Three times the dimension of Texas, the second largest American state, this complex family travel destination varies greatly from bustling modern cities to quaint villages and towns and from a raw subtropical coastline to the Kalahari Desert and bushveld in the north. What's more, South Africa's wealth extends beyond chic, metropolitan Cape Town and the abundant wildlife found in the Kruger National Park.... Read More

Penned the 'Rainbow Nation' for its cultural diversity, South Africa has reconciled with its past and is truly a coming together of the continent's cultures. Take-in one of the many cultural events and enjoy theatre, dance, opera, and cabaret as well as classical music and jazz. Visit a museum and introduce the kids to the history of South Africa as well as fine art and African craft. Tour a World Heritage Site and discover the complexity, not to mention the atrocities, of mankind.

In South Africa, the diversity extends to the wild. With over 800 species of birds and animals, a wildlife safari goes well beyond the Big 5 (elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo). And wildlife viewing need not be limited to the bush. With 3000 km or nearly 1900 miles of coast, South Africa is one of the best places in the world to observe sea life, even from shore.

Outdoor activities do not end there. South Africa is an adventure traveler's paradise, even for those traveling with kids. Try you hand at scuba diving, whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, mountain climbing, canoeing, surfing, hot air ballooning and even hang gliding.
Observing a lion on an african safari

Observing a lion on an african safari

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Birdings with binoculars

Birdings with binoculars

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Kids on a waterslide

Kids on a waterslide

Andrew and Jodi Tanenbaum

Family picnic in the bush

Family picnic in the bush

Jaci's Safari Lodge

 
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I've done lots of cool things on this vacation. I _________________________, _____________________________ and __________________________. Of the things I've done so far, my favorite is _________________________. I rate it ________ out of 10. I can't wait to tell my friends about ____________ _____________________________, they'll never believe it did it! But I'm not going to tell them about _________________________________, I only did it because my parents made me.

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