| There are sunsets and then there are
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| | shape that inspired many a myth and
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| sunsets. But in my mind not much can beat
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| | legend. The downhill's a lot easier if
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| lounging high up on a secluded deck
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| | you catch the last cable car back!
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| overlooking the African bush, enjoying a
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| | Having reached the end of the African
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| sumptuous picnic dinner and local wines,
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| | continent, it would be wrong not to go
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| as you watch the sun set beyond the
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| | all the way down to the Cape of Good
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| wandering herds on the savannah.
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| | Hope. Wander among the unique flora and
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| Spend a luxurious night up there and
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| | fauna of the world-famous nature reserve,
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| you'll enjoy the sunrise too, looking out
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| | smile at the goofy penguin colony at
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| over the huge swathe of land that is the
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| | Boulders, and look out to where oceans
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| magnificent country of South Africa.
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| | meet. Getting in the water can be a
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| Washed by the Atlantic and Indian oceans,
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| | little hairy, but a cage dive allows you
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| South Africa is truly a paradise of
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| | to get up close and personal to the great
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| natural history and so much more.
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| | white in their own environment without
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| Whether camping out in the wilds is your
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| | ending up shark food.
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| thing or you'd rather enjoy the ultimate
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| | Another good thing about Cape Town is
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| luxury while experiencing your African
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| | that it's just a stone's throw from South
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| safari, the Kruger National Park has it
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| | Africa's world-famous Cape Winelands
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| all. The park has a selection of luxury
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| | around Stellenbosch, Paarl and
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| private lodges where you won't only be
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| | Franschhoek. Drive threequarters of an
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| spoiled by excellent game viewing, but
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| | hour northeast to some of the most
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| also by superb cuisine, world-class
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| | majestic scenery in the country where you
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| service and choice South African wines,
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| | can check out art galleries, stay at
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| and even pampering massages, and
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| | winery lodges and blend olive oil amid
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| reflexology.
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| | the vineyard scattered hills and
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| A luxury Kruger safari doesn't come
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| | mountains.
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| cheap, but it's worth every penny. The
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| | Heading out along the southern coast on a
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| last thing you'll be thinking about is
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| | tour of the famous Garden Route will have
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| money as you swim in the cool water of
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| | you winding your way up a narrow stretch
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| the pool or relax after a game drive in
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| | of South Africa's eastern coast, pressed
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| your lavish tent that's a thousand miles
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| | against the Indian Ocean by a protective
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| from your memories of family camping
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| | line of rugged purple hued granite and
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| trips as a kid.
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| | sandstone mountains - the Langeberge
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| All this and wildlife too! In the south
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| | (long mountains) and the Outeniqua
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| of the park, towards the Sabie and
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| | Mountains. And even if your navigation
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| Crocodile rivers you can hope to see the
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| | skills leave something to be desired, the
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| best of African flora and fauna such as
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| | Garden route is foolproof so there's
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| the Big Five - herds of Elephants, Lions,
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| | little chance of getting lost along the
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| Leopards, Rhinos, and Buffalo wallowing
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| | way from Mossel Bay to Port Elizabeth,
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| in the refreshing water - as well as
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| | leaving you plenty of chance to enjoy the
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| cheetah and many others. Meanwhile the
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| | ever changing colours of the imposing
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| northern part of the park is often
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| | mountains, scenic passes, rivers,
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| referred as the birding paradise.
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| | vineyards and orchards, as well as the
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| After a safari there's nothing like
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| | multitude of attractions.
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| getting back to civilization, and the
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| | A week exploring the Garden Route at a
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| cosmopolitan city of Cape Town is the
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| | leisurely pace offers an unforgettable
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| ideal spot. Filled with a wonderful
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| | adventure. In season (July to December),
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| selection of restaurants and an
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| | you can simply sit on a bench and watch
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| incredible array of local museums and
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| | whales frolic from one of the most
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| galleries, there's plenty to do even when
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| | spectacular vantage points in the world
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| the rains hit the city.
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| | at Walker Bay, then head off to be
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| No trip to Cape Town would be complete
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| | mesmerized by beautiful beaches and
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| without a visit to its most famous
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| | pristine forests, visit the Cango Caves
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| landmark, Table Mountain. The cable car
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| | and ogle the ostriches.
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| to the top is great fun and offers
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| | With all the diversity South Africa has
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| stunning views of the city, but nothing
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| | to offer travelers, it's been aptly
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| beats hiking the three kilometer trail
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| | nicknamed the Rainbow Nation. Its
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| uphill to the top of this dramatic
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| | spectacular and varied land and its
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| sandstone plateau that dominates the
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| | friendly people never fail to captivate
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| metropolitan skyline with its distinctive
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| | those who venture this far south.
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