Places to See Before and After the World Cup
If you’ll be traveling to the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, June 11-July 11, arrive early or stay on to see some of the other wonderful sights of the country at the southern tip of the African continent.
Cape Town, which is one of the venues for the World Cup, is a world-class city unto itself with its majestic, plateau-like Table Mountain overlooking Table Bay. The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront brims with shops, hotels and restaurants to suit every taste.
 Within an easy drive of Cape Town is the Cape of Good Hope, once notorious for its shipwrecks where you can now experience what it’s like on the edge of the earth. Within miles of the Cape of Good Hope is Boulders Beach, home to a colony of thousands of African Penguins. Also within driving distance of Cape Town is Stellenbosch’s magnificent wine country where you can sample the area’s signature Pinotage as well as other varietals.
Beyond Cape Town, go on safari to see some or all of the “big five” – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and Cape buffalo – at one of South Africa’s safari parks. You’re likely to see many other exotic species, including incredible birdlife, as well.
If you’re a surfer, South Africa has dozens of beautiful and uncrowded surfing spots, many of them highly rated by experts. Just remember that June and July are the middle of winter in South Africa, meaning it’s wetsuit season for surfers.
South Africa also has several UNESCO World Heritage sites. One of the most popular is the Cradle of Humankind, located just northwest of Johannesburg, where many humanoid fossils have been found. There are caves to explore, a nature preserve and an education center.
For more information on places to see in South Africa before or after the thrilling World Cup soccer matches, call today 281-480-1988. |
