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So much to do, so little time. In the grand scheme of things, it\u2019s a small problem to have during a trip to South Africa<\/a>! But having said that, it\u2019s worth considering what really takes your fancy and tailoring your trip accordingly. Below are a few suggestions \u2013 and don\u2019t fret if you can\u2019t decide; there\u2019s always the option to combine a few different preferences\u2026<\/p>\n

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The opportunity to encounter the famous Big Five (buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion and rhino) is of course one of South Africa\u2019s biggest draw cards (not to mention whales, penguins and the like). But the choice can be somewhat overwhelming \u2013 should you venture to the renowned Kruger National Park<\/a>, a private game reserve such as Sabi Sands<\/a>, or head east to the malaria-free Madikwe<\/a>? Timbuktu to the rescue! Our trip Grapes and Great Plains<\/a> will have you wildlife-watching in Kruger and grape-tasting in the Cape Winelands<\/a>, whilst A Safari with Something Different<\/a> will take you to the country\u2019s hidden corners in search of animals. And there\u2019s plenty more where they came from…<\/p>\n

\"TheFoodie<\/b><\/h2>\n

When it comes to food, Cape Town is the place to be \u2013 you could literally spend a few months here eating your way around the city and its surrounds (and some people do). Bree Street is still foodie central and eateries along the inner-city road open at an almost alarming rate. The last few years have also seen the emergence of several interesting new concepts, from quirky food experiences provider Eatsplorer<\/a> (edible flower master class anyone?) to Dine4Six<\/a>, a company that encourages single travellers to come together and mingle over dinner. And if you\u2019re still having trouble deciding, check out our favourite city restaurants right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"drakensbergHike<\/b><\/h2>\n

Avid hikers should head to the Drakensberg, Southern Africa\u2019s highest and most extensive mountain range. Spread out over three provinces (the Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal), it features breathtaking routes for all levels, from the moderate five-hour Injisuthi Battle Cave Walk to the rather serious three-day Bell Traverse. Alternatively, book a walking safari at Umfolozi Game Reserve<\/a> in Zululand – a great way to combine exercise with game spotting. Whether you stay at a base camp or move between satellite camps, the fact that this is the best place in South Africa to see both white and black rhino means that close encounters are (almost) guaranteed.<\/p>\n

\"AfrikaFestivals<\/b><\/h2>\n

Do music festivals usually remind you of mud, rain and soggy burgers? Think again \u2013 South African festivals are an altogether more glamorous experience, usually involving glamping, hip food trucks and floating in a river on a lilo, not to forget top-notch music. \u201cUp the Creek<\/a>\u201d on the Breede River features a river stage, while \u201cOppikoppi<\/a>\u201d, one of the country\u2019s longest-running music festivals, takes place on a farm in Limpopo, and all-out party \u201cRocking the Daisies<\/a>\u201d on a wine estate in the Cape Winelands. For a surreal music-art-performance mash-up, head to the Karoo Desert for \u201cAfrikaBurn<\/a>\u201d \u2013 Africa\u2019s answer to Burning Man.<\/p>\n

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Culture<\/b><\/h2>\n

For a cultural fix with a hint of street flair, head to Johannesburg\u2019s flourishing Maboneng<\/a> district. The area\u2019s transformation began a few years ago with the launch of Arts on Main<\/a> \u2013 a block of abandoned warehouses that today house a cool mix of tenants, including galleries, restaurants and an independent cinema (with further developments currently in the works). Book a walking tour with Past Experiences<\/a> to get the lowdown on Maboneng\u2019s thriving graffiti subculture. Accommodation-wise, walk in Nelson Mandela\u2019s footsteps at the refined Saxon Hotel<\/a> in Sandhurst, his post-prison home where he edited his autobiography \u2018Long Walk to Freedom’.<\/p>\n

\"surfSurf <\/b><\/h2>\n

Getting on your board here may require a wetsuit rather than board shorts, but there\u2019s no denying that South Africa is a surf hot spot – from the mellow waters at Muizenberg, to the more tropical conditions in Durban, and the pro-waves in Jeffreys Bay (which holds the annual \u201cJBay Winterfest\u201d, the place to watch the pros doing what they do best). Then there\u2019s Blouberg and Langebaan for those who prefer to add a kite to their board \u2013 and make sure you pop in to nearby Paternoster for a bite to eat afterwards. In short, no matter where you are along South Africa\u2019s coast, chances are you\u2019ll find a world-class spot to hit the waves.<\/p>\n

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\"delaireWellness<\/b><\/h2>\n

Some of today\u2019s multi-faceted wine farms have turned into proper wellness destinations. Take Delaire Graff<\/a> in Stellenbosch in the Cape Winelands<\/a> – four elegant spa suites, half- or full-day Journey Packages and an infinity pool with what must be one of the best views in the Western Cape. Then there\u2019s Leeu Estates<\/a>, one of several exciting developments in Franschhoek by Indian businessman Analjit Singh. Mr Singh doesn\u2019t do things by half, so you can expect the best of the best. As with Delaire Graff, a spa day here can be combined with a plush stay, fine dining and jaw-dropping art pieces. Oh, and wine.<\/p>\n

\"zeitzArt & History<\/b><\/h2>\n

Cape Town<\/a> may be South Africa\u2019s new contemporary art hub<\/a> but art aficionados may also be interested in exploring the works of \u201csomewhat older\u201d artists out in the wild \u2013 mankind\u2019s oldest nation, to be precise. The bushmen of the Cederberg<\/a> used to stain rocks with oxide pigments, depicting a cultural legacy that has resulted in over 130 well preserved rock art sites \u2013 some over 10 000 years old. The custodian of these precious sites is Bushmans Kloof \u2013 an idyllic hideaway that offers guided rock art tours (and a few other things to aid blissful relaxation).<\/p>\n

\"lionEscape<\/b><\/h2>\n

Need to get away from the strenuous demands of daily life? For a spot of wilderness solitude, a treehouse stay is the way to go. Tsala Treetop Lodge<\/a> is set high up amongst a dense indigenous forest near Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route<\/a> \u2013 check into one of the secluded suites or villas and you\u2019ll immediately feel transported to another world far, far away from city life. Alternatively, if you happen to be on safari at Lion Sands<\/a>, book one of the game lodge\u2019s three treehouses for a night under the stars surrounded by wildlife. It\u2019s as remote as it gets!<\/p>\n

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