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Monday\u00a0newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature\u00a0top 10 travel lists<\/a>\u00a0to inspire.<\/p>\n

Today (January 30, 2017): top 10 things to see & do in South Africa.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Last week, I published my top 10 list of the most exclusive and luxurious hotels & lodges in South Africa<\/a>. The magnificent country is often referred to as the Rainbow Nation,\u00a0a term coined by Archbishop Desmond Tutu to describe post-apartheid South Africa and made famous by\u00a0President Nelson Mandela in his first month of office, when he proclaimed: “Each of us is as intimately attached to the soil of this beautiful country as are the famous jacaranda trees of Pretoria and the mimosa trees of the bushveld \u2013 a rainbow nation at peace with itself and the world<\/em>“. South Africa is a magnificent\u00a0country, with an incredible display of natural splendor, varying from the majestic coastal scenery around Cape Town in the south to one of Africa\u2019s most famous safari destinations, Kruger National Park, in the north, with the vast Karoo semi-desert across its heart. The nation also harbours one of Africa’s most\u00a0diverse cultural melting pots, a phenomena obscured by decades of enforced racial segregation, but now\u00a0fully alive in the larger cities, creating a thrilling creative scene. I hereby present you my top 10 list of the best things to see and do in South Africa.<\/p>\n

What is your favorite South African place or activity? Do you think I missed one? Leave a\u00a0comment<\/strong>\u00a0or take my\u00a0poll<\/strong>\u00a0below.<\/p>\n

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If you’re interested in booking a luxury African safari or simply want more information on destinations and tour packages, visit\u00a0African Safari Home<\/a>\u00a0for expert safari planning advice\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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10. RIDE THE ROVOS RAIL<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Although most tourists travel around South Africa by car, those who have more time (and money) may want to ride\u00a0one of the world’s most famous luxury trains. The Rovos Rail,\u00a0Africa’s answer to the Orient Express, is a luxury steam train company that offers a series of epic journeys across the spectacular scenery of South(ern) Africa.\u00a0The trains \u2013 which may be hauled by diesel or electric locomotives \u2013 carry a maximum of 72 passengers in 36 superbly appointed suites with ensuite bathrooms. With discreet and friendly service, five-star cuisine and a selection of South Africa\u2019s finest wines, Rovos Rail harks back to a simpler, more elegant era encompassing the timeless grace and high romance of African exploration. Rovos Rail’s most popular trip is the 3-day journey from Pretoria to Cape Town across the Karoo’s endless desert landscapes.<\/p>\n