South Africa is famous for its scenic beauty, lofty mountains, beautiful beaches. It is also known for its diverse culture, religion and language. English is the most commonly spoken language. South Africa has number of game reserves, cosmopolitan cities.
Cape town is the second most populous city of South Africa and is one of the most popular South African destinations for tourism. It has mountains, wine lands, stunning nightlife hotspots, beaches. Durban is the largest busiest port on the continent. It is also a major centre of tourism due to the city's warm subtropical climate and beaches. Port Elizabeth is fondly referred as The Friendly City or The Wind City. Johannesburg is the wealthiest province in South Africa, Johannesburg is the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade.Polokwane is the commercial and business centre of the Northern Province. Polokwane formerly known as Pietersberg.Bloemfontein is known as the city of roses. Pretoria is also known as Jacaranda city for all the purple blossom-bedecked trees, and there are places which are a must visit tourist destination. South Africa is also famous for its safari's ,game reserves. The world famous game reserves are located in south Africa they are "The Kruger Park " and "Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park".
Getting around the continent is easy by different modes of transport like air, railway, road. South Africa has three International Airports and six National Airports offering a good service to any visitor.The three International Airports are O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johaannesburg, Cape Town International Airport (CIA), Durban International Airport (DIA)
The road network is excellent in South Africa ,highways are upgraded and maintained. The major bus lines travelling and serving the people and the tourist of south Africa are: Bay Buss, Golden Arrow, Grey hound,Intercape Mailiner,Translux.All of these bus lines have modern and comfortable coaches,equipped with modern aminities like a.c, t.v, toilets.There are companies which offer a wide range of vehicles for hire.
Trains are very popular mode of travelling around south Africa. Travelling by trains in South Africa can be safe and a wonderful experience as it is well connected with the different cities of SA . There are different types of trains and railway system running, they are : The Blue Train, Shosholoza Meyl, The Premier class trains, Metro suburban trains, Cruise trains.
South Africa is one of the best tourist destinations as it offers a lot in terms ofhistory,scenic beauty .