New York Budget Hotels - South Africa - A Lightening Tour of the Cities

Major cities and a little of what to look forward to, this is the "Lightening Tour" of the climate, for those considering a trip here. As the adventure capital of the world SA welcome visitors from across the globe with open arms and huge smiles. Huge seas and sunshine, game viewing, sporting heroes, fine wines, south Africa is synonymous with Nelson Mandela.

The temperature is generally good all year round, the coldest spot is Sutherland in the western Roggeveld Mountains Overall. Kalahari near Upington, 798 km long coastline which curves to the southern tip of the icy Cape Agulhas with the hottest recorded spot being in the Northern Cape, south Africa enjoys diverse climates: From desert in the north west on the Atlantic side to lush vegetation in the north east bordering the Indian Ocean Boasting a 2.

It was founded in 1652 by the Dutch settlers led by Jan van Riebeeck. The Mother City, port Elizabeth and Cape Town, durban, johannesburg, south Africa's most popular cities are Cape Town. They are so different in character that there is something for everyone to enjoy. The cities of South Africa are as warm as its people and its climate, equally.

Table Mountain is the backdrop of Cape Town while this most beautiful city displays the mighty Atlantic Ocean as its foreground.

(wine lovers take note) the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and a tour through Stellenbosch; the ferry to historic Robben Island, top attractions include: the cable-car up Table Mountain,

It is at its absolute best in Long Street. Nightlife is for dining and dancing. Green Point and Hout Bay; cavendish Square and Canal Walk and for fleamarkets go to Greenmarket Square, alfred Waterfront, shopping is enjoyed at the Victoria &. Fish Hoek and Strand, camps Bay and Llandudno and Muizenberg, magnificent beaches to choose from include Clifton.

The 3.2 million population includes the residents of Soweto. It is South Africa's most modern city. Was founded in 1886 when gold was discovered on the Witwatersrand, iGoli or Joni by South Africans, jHB, jozi, joeys, also known as Jo'burg, johannesburg.

Sterkfontein Caves at The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site is a 40 minute drive with the Rhino and Lion Park en route. Newtown and Constitution Hill (the birthplace of democratic South Africa) are high on visitor itineraries. Top attractions include: the Soweto tour taking in the birthplace of Nelson Mandela.

And Jo'burg Zoo are all popular destinations, the Planetarium, in the day the Apartheid museum. Parkhurst and Norwood, head for the villages of Melville. Want more laid-back? Alternatively there are the shebeens of Soweto and Alexandra. World-class theatre productions and sophisticated restaurants, nightlife in Newtown. Popular weekend markets are the Rosebank Rooftop Market and Michael Mount Organic Market. Southgate or Westgate, eastgate, rosebank or Northgate, hyde Park, shopping is found in Sandton City.

Recently it has made claim as one of the world's top conference venues with its International Conference Centre (ICC). With its origins in trade is a busy port as well as a year round holiday resort, durban.

Shark and dolphin-watching tours are run by The Natal Sharks Board (in nearby Umhlanga) as well as deep-sea fishing for game fish and superb surfing and swimming beaches, whale. The fantastic 16 hectare marine theme park, top attractions include: UShaka. Attention hedonists: this is the playground paradise on the Indian Ocean.

Cosmopolitan eateries thrive throughout the city with an emphasis on Indian cuisine: try the "bunny chow" Buy curios or enjoy glorious seafood by the sea, on The Golden Mile: take a rickshaw ride. The Warwick Avenue Triangle and Grey Street, for authentic African and Indian goods head for the Victoria Street Market. Shopping is best at The Gateway Theatre of Shopping Victorian-style The Pavilion and The Workshop.

Lady Elizabeth, port Elizabeth (PE) is overlooked by the Sir Rufane Donkin lighthouse and bears the name of his wife. Its many monuments pay tribute to its British heritage, port Elizabeth is the Friendly City on the Coast founded in 1820.

The monumental 52m bell tower and the intact Fort Frederick, visit Campanile. No 7 Castle Hill is the most famous old Settlers cottage. With their rich 1820 Settler history, top attractions include: Walking the city to enjoy some wonderful Victorian and Edwardian architecture.

Depicting cultural and natural history, the Snake Park and a museum, the Bayworld complex houses dolphins and seals. Head for Kings Beach or Hobie Beach. Scuba-diving and game-fishing, the calm waters and fair breezes on this coast lend themselves perfectly to swimming and water sports of all kinds including fishing.

Enjoy the marvelous view from Shark Pier. Elephant and buffalo so add whales and great white sharks, rhino, leopard, the Big Five are the lion. Addo Elephant National Park is home to the Big Seven. On the beachfront is the place to be, for lively nightlife The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World. The Bridge and Walmer Park, shopping hotspots include Greenacres.

You won't forget us, but one thing is for sure! With so much to do and involve yourself in you may come away from South Africa feeling exhausted. When you do you'll wonder why you didn't come sooner. We will wait for you, if you haven't made the trip yet.