For most people going on a South African Safari would mean visiting the likes of Kruger National Park. Of course, this cannot be left out of your list, but if you would like to enhance your experience of a safari, then there are several adjoining towns and cities that you might want to visit.
One such location is that of Port Elizabeth. This was once the centre of British power in the region and has the most beautiful seacoast covered by the Indian Ocean. It makes the region a great place for surfing and for temperate seas. A very interesting point to the south of this region is that of the Addo Elephant Park. One can easily access it and there are several hotels around here too that you can rely on. Port Elizabeth also has the oceanrium that goes by the name Bay World. It is home to some ferocious sharks and beautiful tropical fish. It also has dolphins, sea gulls as well as penguins.
The Karoo National Park is rather famous and just outside it is Beaufort West. Earlier a swamp, today it is a semi-desert that is actually home to a small community. It even has a great nine-hole golf course for those who are members of the associated club and even outsiders. The streets of this place are lined with pear trees and it is even home to the first town hall of the country. Today the town hall is a museum though. Christian Bernard, the world famous surgeon is also from here.
When it comes to safari options, South Africa has a lot that you can go with � you can even combine it with safaris in the neighboring countries as well. Club together a week at Cape Town along with Botswana or Namibia and get the best of what both countries have to offer you. Traveling from the Cape to Victoria Falls and even to Cairo will mean you take in a range of environs and experiences.
Do make it a point to head to the craft centre that brings together some 30 artists who create work on a variety of media and then sell it. The market for this is on the N1 highways and is at the Beaufort West crossing.
If you have spent time at the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, then you will want a respite from the heat. You can then head off to Richard’s Bay. It is primarily a summer attraction and has a very famous beach called the Alkanstrand. It is lined with lawns and palm trees in equal measure and even has white sands. This makes for a lovely family vacation spot. This is also a place where you can indulge in water sports like snorkelling or even biking.
Baberton is another interesting city placed right outside Kruger Park and has one of the oldest histories associated with South Africa. Make sure you do find time for these cities once you are done with your safari.
