10 reasons for a family trip in the most amazing country in Africa
No matter if you land in stunning Cape Town or the bustling Johannesburg, the two fascinating cities will be the starting point for a fascinating trip in South Africa. Sailing between whales and watching lions up to the bungee jump to prove who's the bravest in the family - Get the attractions Africa's Spitz has to offer
View of the God Window, South Africa (Photo: shutterstock)
View of the God Window, South Africa (Photo: ShutterStock)
It has everything - two oceans, spectacular beaches, fascinating large cities, a long history, wild nature and plenty of attractions. South Africa, on the continent's spit, is a land where every trip is an unforgettable adventure. The country, which hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup with great success, is evolving and progressing and more and more tourists visit it every year.
Flights to South Africa are direct and no matter if you choose El Al flight to Johannesburg or prefer to land in Cape Town, each of these two major cities is a fantastic starting point for a trip. South Africa is a perfect destination for family outings that also combine wildlife safaris and wildlife viewing and here are some attractions and experiences that will make your family vacation special and exciting.
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This stunning mountain that bears over Cape Town is by far the most recognizable symbol of South Africa. Its peak is strikingly flat and wide - about three miles, and from 1,086 meters above sea level the view is breathtaking. After you shoot it from every angle from below, you will find the right spot for some landscape shots and selfies from above. What do you see from him? The city, the ocean, and the green spaces of the national park that it is in the center of.
If you are a family traveling, you have reached the right mountain. It has over 2,200 plant species and has about 300 hiking trails of varying degrees of difficulty, so you can spend half a day hiking it. If you want to get up and down without puffing, you will be helped by the special cable car with the carriages surrounding it, allowing you to be impressed by the 360-degree view.
Cape Town, in the background of Table Mountain in South Africa (Photo: ShutterStock)
Cape Town, in the background of Table Mountain in South Africa (Photo: ShutterStock)
Sunbathing among the penguins
Cape Town is blessed with some beautiful beaches, but surely the most special is Boulders Beach, where large boulders and between them run thousands of penguins, which doesn't really bother you if you walk between them. The opportunity to sleep or swim with the penguins in the wild is simply an extraordinary experience and you and the children will get a first glimpse of the wild nature that South Africa has to offer you later.
Where the oceans are fighting between them
South Africa is at the southern end of the African continent, and at the end of the country is where the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean collide. Cape Agulayash is the southernmost point on the African continent, about 170 km southeast of Cape Town. The connection between the two oceans can be seen here and photographed near a stone and two signs indicating the meeting place. Due to ocean currents and climatic conditions, there are sometimes storms And tens of meters high.
Cruise between whales
South Africa is a great opportunity to expose your children and expose yourself to the power of the world's largest animal. From the town of Hermanus, which is about two hours' drive southeast of Cape Town, you can go sailing in the wake of migrating whales at sea and sometimes even approach the shore and can be seen from land. The migration period is between August and December and it is recommended to arrive at this time of year.
Travel within 300 miles of drawing
If you love landscapes that combine green hills, natural woods, beaches, villages and towns and vineyards to the horizon, then the Garden Route is a place you'll find it hard to say goodbye during the hike. It is a stretch of land stretching along the southern coastline of South Africa and its scenery is the most beautiful and diverse in the world. Here you and the kids will learn about the way the African Africans by nature create attractions for the whole family: perfect beaches for surfing, cycling, omega, canoeing, tubing, cheetah petting, elephant riding and hiking in beautiful national parks such as Tzikama or Wilderness. The vineyards and wineries in the garden path produce fine wine whose fame is known around the world and it is good if you go on a tasting tour and even stock a few bottles down the road.
The ultimate test of courage
Who is the most courageous in the family? There is one place that will allow you to discover this - the Bloukrans Bridge in the garden path. The bridge is beautiful in itself, but a bungee jump from it is the real attraction. This is the highest jump in the jumper world. Imagine yourself standing over the flood-prone Locker River, green cliffs on either side of you and diving down from 216 feet and feeling exhilarated that is hard to explain in words, but well understood by the screams of enthusiasm.
Dive into the water world
If you continue along the shoreline path to the northeast, you will reach Durban, the largest and most important city in the eastern part of the country, with its huge port and abundance of attractions such as a beautiful promenade, botanical gardens and the colorful Warwick market. But if there's one place to visit, it's the world's largest aquarium - UShaka Marine World, which has 32 ponds including sharks, dolphins and fish. The aquarium has a performance pool and alligator pavilions. Anyone who wants to not only see the water world but feel it can dive in the lagoon instead. .
The Apartheid Museum (Photo: shutterstock)
South African Apartheid Museum (Photo: ShutterStock)
Pan and shopping in one day
Johannesburg is one of South Africa's three capitals, along with Cape Town and Pretoria, and is the largest and most populous country in the country with a population of about five million people. There is quite a bit to see and do and one of the things travelers love is shopping. So get to know the Mall of Africa - a huge shopping mall the size of which is said to be the largest on the continent. The variety of shops is tremendous and it is worth spending a few hours for family entertainment in this shopping kingdom. A completely different fun experience that Johannesburg offers is the Gold Reef City theme park. There are quite a few gold mines in South Africa and in the past gold seekers arrived and the park was inspired by the era. This is a beautiful and fun theme park that will bounce your pulse with plenty of scary facilities and is perfect for anyone traveling in South Africa with children or for those who want to feel a little kids themselves.
The Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg
South Africa has 11 official languages and encompasses many cultures. What all of these local cultures have in common is the oppression they have experienced for decades. South Africa used to be an apartheid state where racial segregation policies were instigated by the white minority. South Africa has managed to overcome the wounds of the past and to understand the country's history and its great ability to overcome racism and hatred, is a must visit at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, where you will be exposed to the past, the discrimination and the heroes who changed the country.
Lioness and Kfir in Kruger Park, South Africa (Photo: ShutterStock)
Lioness and Kfir in Kruger Park, South Africa (Photo: ShutterStock)
Participate in a nature movie
Everything you and the children have seen in the nature movies on TV you can see in front of your eyes on a safari hike in Kruger Park, which is at the northeastern end of South Africa. The park is huge in size, close to the territory of the State of Israel, where you can see lions, elephants, tigers, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes and other mammals, reptiles and birds. A day or several day safari will connect you to nature and the animal kingdom and provide the family with the unique experiential taste that only South Africa can give.
