Bucket List Ideas for South Africa

Visit Namaqualand in Flower Season

If you are in the Western Cape in early Spring (August and September), you should head to Namaqualand where the colourful wildflower displays in this semi-desert region attract thousands of tourists from all over the world each year. Contact:  http://www.sanparks.org

Experience AfrikaBurn in the Tankwa Karoo

AfrikaBurn is best described as a massive creative event held once a year over a long weekend in the arid Tankwa Karoo region. It focuses on art, theme camps, outlandish costumes, all-night music and performances of varying quality. Contact: www.afrikaburn.com

Cross the Cederberg

The Cederberg mountains offer some of the best and rockiest 4×4 routes in all of South Africa. The Old Postal Route will take you on a full crossing of the Cederberg. The route runs from just north of Wuppertal towards an old farm known as Elandsvlei, which lies on the R355. Contact : http://www.cedcerberg.com

Sleep in a wigwam in Paternoster

The village of Paternoster has become one of the most popular places to visit along South Africa’s West Coast. Tourists love nothing more than staying in one of the whitewashed fisherman’s cottages along the beach-front. The problem is that everybody does these things. Why not rather go and stay at the lighthouse. Another option is staying in a wigwam at Farr Out, which is located on the road as you come into the village. Contact: www.farrout.co.za

Balloon over the Winelands

The Cape Winelands are a favourite destination for tourists to ‘try and then buy’ some of the fine wines available, while at the same time enjoying the wonderful vineyard setting. Few are aware that there is another great way to experience the vineyards around Paarl, and that is from a hot air balloon. Contact: www.kapinfo.com

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