Vineyards in front of mountains in Franschhoek, South Africa

South Africa

South Africa offers modern cities like Cape Town with the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Table Mountain, accessible by a cable car, for stunning views, beaches, wineries, markets, and scenery as well as Johannesburg for history, museums, and Nelson Mandela Square. Adventure travelers love South Africa as a safari destination with Kruger National Park and others where animals include elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, and more. South Africa is also known for its excellent wines, cuisine, coffee, markets, and luxury resorts.

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The main entrance area of Cape Town International Airport featuring trees and modern architectural elements
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Aerial view of Sea Point, a wealthy suburb on Cape Town's Atlantic seaboard, In the background are Signal Hill, Lion's Head and Table Mountain. South Africa.
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Pair of photos showing a pangolin and a luxury villa in South Africa
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