South Africa Bouncing Back From A Gloomy Past

By Nemanja Kuzmanovic

For almost half a century, South Africa was placed under apartheid, a means of segregation where the white where separated from the black. Even if more blacks inhabited the country, the whites were given more privileges. It was a serious form of discrimination that was criticized by many nations around the world.

Thankfully, in 1990, the segregation scheme came to an end. And an inspirational political figure rose to powerNelson Mandela, the countrys first President elected by the majority, meaning by both black and white South African citizens. Ever since, South Africa has done ways to improve its image to the world and one of its ways was to boost its tourism.

Indeed, South Africa is a beautiful place. It has been blessed with some of the most breath-taking natural resources unrivaled by other countries. It also boasts of a wide array of animals in its safari. Get to see elephants, the largest land mammals, up close by visiting the Addo Elephant National Park in Port Elizabeth. There are around 450 elephants in this place. Aside from elephants, you will also be able to see the animals known to be the Big Seven of Africalions, buffalo, rhinoceros, leopards, southern right whales and great white sharksin this national park. Aside from interacting with the elephants and other members of the Big Seven, you can also hike, watch birds, and fish in this wild life sanctuary. This is a good place to interact with and appreciate the beauty of Mother Nature.

Delta Airlines and South African Airways both offer direct flights from New York to Johannesburg, South Africa. They are the only two airlines that have this provision.

There are a number of five star hotels in South Africa that are willing to accommodate you. There is the Hyatt Regency in Johannesburg. This hotel with more than 250 rooms and suites will really make you feel that you experience South Africas beauty as most of its rooms have that ethnic touch. Another five-star hotel in Johannesburg is the Emperor Hotel Caesars Gauteng, which boasts of nearly 200 rooms and a casino.

If you are planning to stay in Pretoria for your vacation in South Africa, you may check in the Sheraton Pretoria Hotel, which is a favorite of businessmen as it is located in one of the countrys biggest commercial hubs.

If you love sports, then 2010 is probably the best way to travel to South Africa. It will be hosting one of the biggest meets in the sporting worldthe FIFA World Cup, where several countries from different regions will be competing for the chance to be considered as the best football (or soccer) country in the world. The tournament will be held in 10 major cities, including Pretoria and Johannesburg. The constructions of several stadiums in these cities are already almost done, and the people and the government of South Africa are already making sure that football fans or casual tourists will enjoy their stay in South Africa.

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