South Africa (109)Join us on a visit to South Africa, traveling first to Cape Town for a trip to the waterfront and the opulent Cape Grace Hotel. Then, hit the high seas to face down the most formidable predator on the planet, the great white shark.
Take a bike ride through the vineyards of Constantia, a suburb of Cape Town, where you can sample some of South Africa's finest wine. Next, it's a short journey to Thunder City at Cape Town airport, where you'll get the chance to fly in a fighter jet.
Afterward, hop a flight to the western fringes of the Kruger National Park to check into the Royal Malewan. Come along on safari, where you can spot zebra, elephant, rhino, leopard and several giraffes.
The journey concludes at the Royal Malewan, to enjoy the resort's luxurious amenities.
South Africa Facts:
- Cape Town is also known as "tavern of the seas."
- The Bascule Bar at Cape Grace Hotel offers 375 different malt whiskeys.
- South Africa maintains the largest population of great white sharks in the world.
- Great white sharks average 12-16 feet in length and can weigh up to 7,000 pounds.
Contact Information:
Cape Grace
West Quay Road
Waterfront 8002
South Africa
21-21-410-7100
www.capegrace.com
Wine and Thunder Facts:
- Groot Constantia winery was established in 1685 when Simon van de Stel, the first governor of the Cape, was granted a piece of land.
- The winery's three most famous clients and wine buyers were Napoleon, King Louis Philippe of France, and Jane Austen, who mentioned Groot Constantia in Sense and Sensibility.
- White wines are best served chilled at 45-55 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Thunder City is the only civilian supersonic fast-jet operation in the western world.
Contact Information:
Groot Constantia Estate
Private Bag X1
Constantia
7848
South Africa
27-21-794-5128
www.grootconstantia.co.za
Thunder City Entertainment (Pty) Ltd.
Cape Town International Airport
PO Box 811
7450 Howard Place
South Africa
thunder@kapstadt.de
www.kapstadt.de/jets
Animal Safari Facts:
- Kruger is the oldest national park in South Africa.
- There are 130 species of snake in South Africa.
- Thornybush Game Reserve is a bird watcher's paradise, with more than 350 different species.
- Giraffes are the tallest land animals. Adult males can grow to heights of 17 feet.
Wild Resort Facts:
- Royal Malewane is situated in an area adjacent to Kruger National Park, and is home to big game and hundreds of bird species.
- Room rates begin at $345 per night per person; the price includes meals, beverages, game drives, guided walks and bush laundry service.
- The resort can accommodate a maximum of 12 guests at any given time.
Contact Information:
Royal Malewane (Pty) Ltd.
PO Box 1542
Hoedspruit
130
South Africa
27 (0) 15-793-01-50
info@royalmalewane.com
www.royalmalewane.com
