Frommer's South Africa
Chapter One
The Best of South Africa,
Zimbabwe & Botswana
People come to southern Africa for its natural beauty, wildlife, and sunshine,
and few leave disappointed. This immensely varied terrain supports a rich diversity
of animals, birds, and plants, and offers a correspondingly diverse range of
experiences. Whether you're here on safari or to enjoy the beaches, breathtaking
drives, or unspoiled wilderness, this chapter will help you experience the very
best southern Africa has to offer.
1 Unique Southern African Moments
Jiving with Jo'burg Jollers to the
Sounds of Kwaito (Gauteng): The
best place to experience the melting
pot of Rainbow Nation culture,
and to celebrate the emergence of a
cohesive national identity, is on the
dance floors grooving to kwaito,
South Africa's own homegrown
version of house. Look out for performances
by TKZee, Arthur,
Bongo Maffin, and Boom Shaka.
See chapter 6.
Freezing Your Butt Off on an
Early-Morning Game Drive
(Limpopo Province, North-West,
Mpumalanga, and Botswana): In
winter (May-Aug), considered to
be the best time of the year to go
on safari (whe ... read full excerpt from Frommer's South Africa, 3rd Edition ebook
