Globe Trekker: South Africa
South Africa is said to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Its ever-changing and breathtaking scenery takes you from the awe inspiring Drakensberg Mountains to the grasslands of Kruger National Park and of course the fantastic beaches. The dark cloud of Apartaid held back tourism for understandable reason, but since its breakdown in 1994, travelers have returned to experience the magic of this remarkable land. Travelers Sami Sabiti and Justine Shapiro return to South Africa to see how much the rainbow nation has changed in the decade since Apartaid. Starting in the beautiful Cape Town they then travel to Robben Island to see where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. After a stop in Kimberley, it's on to the tribal lands of Lompopo for Sami whilst Justine heads east to Afrikaner Oudtshoorn and on to Durban, before meeting the wildlife of Kruger National Park. They end their journey in Johannesburg. Along the way... · Sample the wines of the Stellenbosch region. · Experience the extreme Hindu festival of Kavadi in Durban. · Paint with the Venda people, renowned as the country's most skillful artists. · Descend into the diamond mines of Kimberley. · Take a safari through the world famous Kruger National Park.