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It's a popular, well-visited country but many parts of South Africa are totally wild, uninhabited & well off the beaten path.Wildlife conservation is the main focus of South Africa's parks & reserves, vital refuges for endangered animals such as these rhinos.With its enormously long coastline, South Africa has many miles of deserted beaches - perfect for a post-safari wind down.Make sure you pack the camera- home to diverse, ancient & dramatic landscapes, you're never without a view in South Africa.It's not all about the Big 5- head for the sub-tropical beaches of KwaZulu-Natal for wildlife surprises such as turtle hatchings.Although home to the Big 5, South Africa has plenty of other animals as well - this reedbuck makes its home in the Kruger Park.The classic way to end another great day in South Africa is with a blazing sunset & your favourite drink - it's sundowner time!Enjoy idyllic sunsets, private dining & fine wines while on safari - South Africa has a huge range of honeymoon-perfect destinations.Cape Town's many attractions include Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, Kirstenbosch Gardens and Robben Island.The Cape Winelands - just an easy 40 minute drive from Cape Town - are filled with award-winning wine estates.The Sabi Sands adjacent to the Kruger Park offers superb Big 5 gameviewing.Sun City is popular with adventurous families, who love the Valley of the Waves, large swimming pools, casino and theatre.The Garden Route is the ideal destination for a relaxed, self-drive family holiday or honeymoon.Wild dogs are a rare sight, but many safari goers can expect to see them in Madikwe Game Reserve and parts of Kruger.The scenic Panorama Route is one of the most spectacular regions in South Africa.The mighty Drakensberg mountain range is the highest in South Africa and home to some rather spectacular hiking trails.

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