martes, 22 de junio de 2010

Where to go?

  1. The |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park's spectacular scenery spans two countries - South Africa and Namibia - and is home to extraordinary biodiversity, ranging from small succulents to giant aloes, from African wild cats to antelope and many rare bird species endemic to the region.
  2. For mountain grandeur nothing beats the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg, the largest, longest (1 000 km) and highest mountain range in South Africa. Meaning “Dragon Mountain” or Barrier of Spears, its mountains form the backbone of the Maloti-Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation and Development Area between the Kingdom of Lesotho and South Africa.
  3. At !Khwa ttu modern man can learn much from the San people, who lived in harmony with nature and practised an ancient ubuntu. Be transported into the past on a moving journey that will leave you with a renewed appreciation of their legacy.
  4. The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, formerly known as the King George VI Gallery, focuses primarily on collections of South African art, particularly that of the Eastern Cape, and Oriental art, including Indian miniatures and Chinese textiles.
  5. South African craft markets offer an opportunity to get a true sense of the country's creative culture. For years, local crafters have sold their works direct to the public – some are established artists, others are talented amateurs from small villages using traditional skills handed down from generation to generation
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