South Africa is full of hidden gems (and real gems) waiting to be excavated. Besides the diamonds and minerals, explorers, and ex-pats worldwide flock to South Africa for its rich history, wildlife, and biodiverse landscape. Cross this luxuriously exotic country off your bucket list as soon as you can. 

The Big Five

Visit South Africa for a mesmerizing wildlife safari experience which is truly one of a kind. The rugged scenery and wild creatures will leave you amazed. Explorers come worldwide searching for the big five, also known as the buffalo, lion, rhino, leopard, and elephant.
 

Penguin Paradise 

Boulders beach is a heavenly place for all the animal lovers out there. It serves as home to around 3000 African penguins, and more species such as whales and dolphins can be spotted swimming across the shore. The crystal-clear water, white sand, and penguins all around are an experience like no other. 

Culture and Commerce

Get to know more about the long and rough history of South Africa at any one of the three capital cities; The judicial capital is in Cape Town, administrative in Pretoria, and legislative in Bloemfontein. Visit the colossal Nelson Mandela statue in Pretoria, Greenmarket Square in Cape Town for sites, tastes, and souvenirs, and smell the roses (literally) in Bloemfontein, known to be filled with the lovely flowers and holding an annual rose festival. Acquaint yourself with a bit of the heritage and history while enjoying the excellent entertainment and establishments as you go.