From mountains to the open savannah, deserts to tropical forests, South Africa is a treat for those who live on the wild side. If you are looking for a travel agency in Sri Lanka to help you book your next trip to explore South Africa and all that it inhabits, one of the many tour options that providers like Aitken Spence Holidays will be able to assist you. Keep in mind there is no particular season to visit this exotic place as all throughout the year each season has its own highlights. However, if birdwatching is your biggest interest, December to April is the best season for you!
Situated on the southern tip of the African continent, South Africa forming merely 1% of the planet’s total land surface is home to 10% of the planet’s known fish, plant and bird species and 5% of the planet’s mammal and reptile species, making this Earth’s third most biologically diverse country. This is a result of the country’s varying geology, climate and landscapes.
Numerous game reserves and national parks can be found across the country, its eastern edges boasting savannahs with some of Africa’s greatest conservation and wildlife, such as Kruger National Park and the ISimangaliso Wetland Park. There are so many things for visitors to look forward to when in South Africa, such as viewing the wildlife, meeting the people of various ethnic backgrounds, scuba diving in Maputaland and in Cape Town itself one can climb the majestic Table Mountain and opt to pay a visit to the historic Robben Island. In fact, Cape Town is located amidst one of the six Plant Kingdoms on Earth, the Cape Floral Kingdom consisting of over 20,300 species of flowering plants with approximately 8,000 plant species grown only in “the Fair Cape”.
Once you’ve booked your holiday, be sure to pack a good pair of sunglasses, sunblock, good walking shoes, a cap or hat, some mosquito repellent and of course a good camera preferably with a waterproof/dustproof cover to capture the wonder that is South Africa!
Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world.Google+