42 Things I Love About South Africa

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1. That first glimpse of Table Mountain

2. A hot air balloon ride over one of the oldest valleys in the world

3. Getting lost in wilds of the Northern Cape

4. Hanging out with any South African – some of the nicest people anywhere

5. Learning that Johannesburg is a great town to explore

6. Sticky koeksisters for dessert

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7. The first time you say ‘lekker’

8. Driving the incredibly beautiful Chapman’s Peak Drive

9. Sampling the many great wines

10. Jumping off of the highest bungee swing in the world in Durban

11. Going on safari. Anywhere. It’s amazing

12. Enjoying the views at Camps Bay in Cape Town

13. Going to your first rugby match

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14. Hiking around Cape Point

15. Staying at a 5-star boutique hotel in Johannesburg

16. Meeting the penguins of Boulder Beach

17. Enjoying a unique filled pancake

18. Spending hours experiencing the past at the Apartheid Museum

19. Swimming with Great White Sharks

20. Catching some rays on the beach in Durban

Bunny chow Durban South Africa

21. Snacking on fresh biltong

22. When you actually understand what’s going on during your first rugby match

23. Listening to some live jazz in any of the major cities

24. The immense canopy of stars in the bush

25. Exploring the beauty of the Garden Route

26. Learning about the past on Robben Island

27. Pick up a quick lunch of spicy bunnychow in Durban

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28. Holding a lion cub at the Ukutula Lion Park

29. Adopting the laid back feel that South Africa is known for

30. Exploring the Hout Bay community near Cape Town

31. Appreciating just how massively large and stunning the country really is

32. Cage diving with crocodiles

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33. That moment when I stopped saying Johannesburg and switched to Jozi

34. Taking a few days to enjoy the gorgeous Panorama Route

35. Staying aware of baboons, ostriches and who knows what else

36. A good braai with friends

37. Paying reverence to Mr. Mandela by visiting his former house in Soweto

Table Mountain

38. Learning all about style and design in Cape Town

39. Getting lost in the raw beauty of the Wild Coast

40. Its warm, wonderful people

41. Jumping off the highest bungee in the world at Bloukrans Bridge

42. Sundowner in Kruger National Park

 

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By: Matt Long

Matt has a true passion for travel. As someone who has a bad case of the travel bug, Matt travels the world in order to share tips on where to go, what to see and how to experience the best the world has to offer.

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