The Kruger National Park in one of the best known game reserves in the world, where you'll see a host of wild animals. Among them, you'll be able to spot the Big 5.

The Kruger, in search of the Big 5

Even though Robben Island and Mvezo provide poignant links to Nelson Mandela, spending time exploring his history in Johannesburg will also show you how Madiba spent several years.

Johannesburg, in search of Mandela

Stretching well over 200km, the Drakensberg range is a mind blowing blend of peaks and troughs. Numerous trails run along the length of this hiking paradise.

Hiking through South Africa's Drakensberg

Durban is the biggest town in KwaZulu-Natal. Sitting on the Sunshine Coast, by the Indian Ocean, its American/Australian beach culture attracts surfers and water sports fans from all over the world.

Durban and water sports in South Africa

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 A large, inland town, at  the start of the Garden Route  George is not very touristy. 

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It's not worth stopping off in George, there's nothing really to see there. It's a large town with a lot of congestion, just like its neighbour <a href="/south-africa/"> Mossel Bay</a>. Unless, of course, you enjoy looking at industrial chimneys. There are a good few hotels because it is situated at the crossroads of the Garden Route, the town of Little Karoo and the wine region, so one has to - pretty much - pass through it. 
I have, on the other hand, loved taking the Outeniqua Pass which goes up from George <a href="/south-africa/">Oudtshoorm</a>, to the capital of Little Karoo. The panoramic view of the town and the sea is spectacular from the mountain route. If you have some shopping to do before going to Garden Route, don't hesitate to stop in a shopping centre here.

A large, inland town, at the start of the Garden Route George is not very touristy.

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