Game farms, where wild animals such as cheetah are bred in captivity, occur throughout South Africa. Among these are De Wildt outside of Pretoria and Kapama near Hoedspruit in Mpumalanga, where other endangered species are protected and bred. Show farms generally offer guided tours. Shopping Local manufacturers set a high premium on workmanship, and at the current Rand value, you can afford to be really extravagant. In cities, you can buy anything from a karakul coat to a crocodile skin bag, hand-woven rugs and designer jewellery.
Indian Bazaars specialise in oriental ornaments, silk saris and spices.
If its ethnic items you're after, flea markets and curio shops are worth a leisurely browse. Supermarkets and most large shopping centres are open on Sundays. In the North-West Province, Sun City, with the Lost Palace close by, is one of South Africa's major pleasure resorts. This large entertainment venue features speciality shops, craft markets, museums, an aquarium, movies, theatres, pubs and restaurants. On a much smaller scale, Latimers Landing in East London is a fairly recent development on the banks of the Buffalo River.