Frommer's South Africa
Chapter One
The Best of Southern Africa,
People come to southern Africa for its natural beauty, wildlife, and sunshine, and few
leave disappointed. With an immensely varied terrain supporting a rich diversity of
fauna and flora, the region offers a correspondingly diverse range of experiences.
Whether you're here on safari, on a self-drive tour through the vast hinterland, or simply
on vacation in one of the world's most beautiful regions, this chapter will help you
experience the very best southern Africa has to offer.
1 Unique Southern African Moments
Spotting Zebra Grazing on the
Mountain from the Highway(Cape
Town): Zebra, wildebeest, and various
antelope graze on Table Mountain's
slopes, literally minutes from
the city center. Look out for them
from the highway as you drive in
from the airport. See chapter 4.
Enjoying the Sunset from Table
Mountain (Cape Town): From this
great vantage point, you can watch
the sun sink into the Atlantic Ocean,
turning the Twelve Apostles a deep
pink; then walk across the tabletop to ... read full excerpt from Frommer's South Africa ebook
