It’s no secret that South Africa is one of the best safari destinations in the world. You will think South Africa is the best country in the world if you come here and go on a safari. But wait, there’s more to it than that.

The ethnic and cultural diversity of South Africa has an exciting and unexpected impact on its cuisine and art. From crashing waves to wildflower-carpeted deserts to wildlife-filled bushveld and tropical forests, the scenery is breathtaking. The country is home to vibrant cities, charming wine towns, and important cultural traditions. Apartheid struggles are confronted head-on at several significant sites.

Hiking, surfing, kayaking, fishing, whale watching, horseback riding, shark and crocodile diving, and stargazing are all possibilities. The only problem is deciding how to begin planning a trip to this incredibly blessed and diverse land.

To get you started, here are the top 6 things to do in South Africa.

1. Explore South Africa’s parks to see the Big 5 and other wildlife.

A herd of elephants thunders past as the sun rises over the bushveld in the early morning, a leopard eats up in a tree, and a lion stalks its prey. These are the joys of going on safari in South Africa, where you can see the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, buffalo, and elephant) in the country’s national parks and wildlife reserves.

Kruger National Park is the premier game reserve, spanning 19,485 square kilometres (7523 square miles) and home to more than 140 mammal species, including the Big 5. Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape is the world’s first “Big 7” Conservation Area, home to the traditional Big 5, the great white shark, and the southern right whale.

South Africa has 19 national parks and a plethora of private game reserves, each of which provides an unforgettable wildlife experience with no two days being the same.

2. Smell the Namaqua wildflowers

The remote region known as Little Namaqualand in South Africa’s Northern Cape is dry most of the year, resembling a sunbaked wasteland. However, as rains begin to fall in July, the area explodes with billions of blooms. Its varied topography, which ranges from desert plains to fertile valleys to towering mountains, is covered in endless carpets of flowers of all colours.

But it is the sheer variety of flowers that truly distinguishes this spectacle; over 3500 species grow here, with half of them being rare or endemic, meaning they are found nowhere else on the planet. The most well-known is the Arctotis, also known as the African daisy. Carpobrotus, also known as pigface, creeps along the ground and emits a bright yellow and orange glow from its petals. Are you not able to plan a trip to Namaqua or any other places of south africa so you can book a South Africa trip or stay in a South Africa safari lodge. Live your best life today.

3. Ascend Table Mountain.

Table Mountain, a 1085m (3560 ft) sandstone and granite natural landmark, is adored for its breathtaking views from the top: glittering Table Bay, historic Robben Island, and the entire City Bowl sprawl at your feet.

Several trails wind up Table Mountain’s sides, revealing valleys of fynbos (the local floral kingdom), shady forests, and waterfalls. The Platteklip Gorge Trail is the most popular (and heavily trafficked), a 2.8km (1.8 mile) uphill push that is nature’s equivalent of the StairMaster, offering breathtaking view after breathtaking view as you progress.

The 1.5km (0.9 mile) Kloof Corner hike, which rewards with spectacular views of Lion’s Head, the 12 Apostles, and the Cape Town City Bowl, is a great way to avoid the crowds. The challenging 2.5km (1.5 mile) India Venster Trail climbs the frontal face of the mountain beneath the aerial cable car. Of course, you can take the cable car to the top, which takes only five minutes.

4. Watch whales from land.

It’s no surprise that whale watching is a popular activity in South Africa, with 37 different species of whales and dolphins frequenting the country’s shores. You can board a boat from various locations along the country’s three coastlines to see these behemoths in their natural habitat.

But here’s a twist: you don’t even need to board a boat to see a whale; you can see them from the shore in some places. View whales from the beach in Lambert’s Bay, Yzerfontein, and Plettenberg Bay, but Hermanus is the most famous, about 100 kilometres (62 miles) east of Cape Town. Between June and November, southern right whales stop by on their annual migration from Antarctica, splashing, breaching, and lobtailing right off the coast (slap their flippers and tail against the water). When whales come close to the shore, a whale crier blows a kelp horn.

5. Visit the Cape Winelands to sample pinotage.

The Dutch East India Company established a provisioning station for ships in South Africa 350 years ago, which required wine! Vineyards soon covered the valleys in the fertile region now known as the Cape Winelands, thanks to the company’s collaboration with the French. Pinotage, South Africa’s signature red wine that is a rustic cross between pinot noir and cinsault, has evolved as a result of winemaking.

With its patchwork of vineyards and hundreds of wine estates, farm markets, small museums, gastronomic restaurants, and three main 17th-century wine towns: Franschhoek, founded by French Huguenots; Stellenbosch, filled with Cape Dutch architecture; and Paarl, founded by 23 families from Stellenbosch. Delheim, located on the slopes of Simonsberg Mountain outside of Stellenbosch, and Lanzerac, founded in 1692 near Stellenbosch and offering breathtaking views of mountains, vineyards, and oak-shaded gardens, are two excellent places to sample pinotage.

6. Relax on the Golden Mile

Durban is a popular playground of golden-sand beaches lapped by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, with more than 320 sunny days per year. The Golden Mile (actually four miles) runs from uShaka Beach in the south to Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World in the north and offers beaches and beach-related activities for everyone.

Surfing lessons are available at South and Addington beaches, and fishing is available at Bay of Plenty Beach. Other stretches of sand, such as Umhlanga Rocks, just north of the Golden Mile, exude a lively vacation atmosphere. Blue Lagoon is ideal for a picnic or simply relaxing with your travelling companions. A promenade runs along much of the Golden Mile, where Zulu artisans sell their wares and runners, walkers, cyclists, and skateboarders soak up the rays.