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world cup 2010 information about South Africa
WHY SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa, "a World in One Country" South Africa is one of the most diverse, enchanting countries in the world. Exotic combinations of landscapes, people, history and culture offer the traveller a unique experience. South Africa boasts some of the best, least crowded beaches in the world, renowned wildlife parks such as Kruger Park, beautiful natural scenery and a stable post- apartheid environment. South Africa's immensely varied terrain supports a rich diversity of wildlife, birdlife, and plant-life and offers an incomparable range of experiences and natural beauty for which tourists flock to the country. Whether you're in South Africa on safari or to enjoy the beaches. ADVENTURE HEAVEN Diving in South AfricaSouth Africa offers 3 000 kilometres of coastline along with breathtaking mountains - often side by side. The country's diverse terrain, together with an ideal climate for outdoor activities, make it a rich hunting ground for adrenaline seekers. SA offers world-class climbing, surfing, diving, hiking, horseback safaris, mountain biking, river rafting - and just about any other extreme activity you can name, all supported by dedicated operators. We've got some of the best, and most diverse, rock climbing in the world. The cliffs are big, wild - and still being discovered. Cape Town is particularly well endowed, but the action is far from limited to the Western Cape. River trips range from mostly scenic to grade five whitewater washing machines. The art of canyoning - known as kloofing in South Africa - is another hot favourite, with both self-guided and escorted trips on offer. There are over a hundred listed paragliding or hang gliding launch sites - and many more less well known - with schools in every centre. Also up in the air, there are many opportunities for helicopter rides, balloon flights, aerobatics, skydiving and microlight flights. Thousands of kilometres of hiking trails wind around the country in desert, forest, mountain or coastal terrain, many with mountain bike trails adjacent. There are wonderful easy horse trails through vineyards, on the beach or in the mountains and - for the more adventurous - horseback safaris in big game country. And if it's a very quick high you're after, the 216 metre Bloukrans bridge on the border of the Eastern and Western Cape has the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. Or you can abseil over crashing waves at the western head at Knysna, hang out a kilometre high over Cape Town, do a combination abseiling and canyoning trip on the Storms River Gorge, or rapp jump down buildings in Durban or Johannesburg. Gravity pulls in spectacular fashion in South Africa! South African cultural experiences Ndebele women and children South AfricaSouth Africans treasure their diverse cultural heritage - and we're only too happy to share it with visitors. South Africa's rich history dates back to some of the earliest human settlements in the world. Over 300 museums reflect this heritage in a range of places - from 18th century homes to mountain caves, from rural cultural villages to state-of-the-art urban facilities. Cradle of Humankind And remember, no matter where you're from, this is where your roots are. It's pretty much accepted that human life started in Africa. Most people look at the world differently after a tour of the Cradle of Humankind near Johannesburg - one of the richest hominid fossil sites in the world. Fossilised footprints near Cape Town, and the wealth of rock paintings and surviving shelters in KwaZulu-Natal's Drakensberg mountains and elsewhere in the country, all testify to humanity's origins on this ancient continent. SOUTH AFRICA WORLD CUP INFORMATION When to book flights to South Africa Currently 2 airlines offer direct flights to South Africa from the US, Delta and South African Airways. Several European airlines fly direct to South Africa from London (BA and Virgin Atlantic), Amsterdam (KLM), Frankfurt (Lufthansa), and Paris (Air France). You can also fly via the Middle East, through Dubai (Emirates); from Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific); Varig flies direct to South Africa from Brazil and Qantas flies from Sydney. International flights are not scheduled more than a year in advance. If you get a package tour together then this will usually include a flight and that way you should be able to guarantee yourself a seat. If you're really stuck getting a flight into South Africa, try flights to Windhoek in Namibia (via Frankfurt) or Gaborone in Botswana (via London), both of these cities are a bus ride away from either Cape Town or Johannesburg. You can also try flying in to Nairobi (Kenya) and catching a regional flight down from there on Kenya Airways or South African Airways. For more regional possibilities contact us on Where Will the Matches Take Place? The 2010 World Cup will play out in ten stadiums across South Africa (see map). Many are currently under construction in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg (2 stadiums), Mangaung/Bloemfontein, Nelson Mandela Bay/ Port Elizabeth, ]Nelspruit, Polokwane, Rustenburg, and Tshwane/ Pretoria. Look for accommodation and flights into Johannesburg if you want to see matches in Johannesburg, Rustenburg, Pretoria and Nelspruit. These are all situated in the north of South Africa and the stadiums won't be more than a 3 hour drive away. Polokwane (Pietersburg) is about 5 hours from Johannesburg and is considered one of the safest towns in South Africa. Bloemfontein is in the middle of the country and will host several matches in the Free State Stadium. Bloemfontein is a small city of approximately 370,000 people and the judicial capital of South Africa. Durban lies on the warm Indian Ocean coast, it has fantastic beaches, excellent surfing, lots of culture and a good nightlife. Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities is on the southern tip of the country where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet. Port Elizabeth lies in between Cape Town and Durban on the coast in a region called the Eastern Cape. This is a popular tourist area and there are lots of domestic flights available. A perfect place from which to explore the popular Garden Route. Getting Around to Matches South Africa has a comprehensive domestic airline industry and all the towns and cities that will host World Cup matches have airports close by. South Africa's domestic carriers include: * South African Express offers 13 South African domestic flights. * Airlink offers mainly domestic flights within South Africa but is starting to branch out regionally as well. * Kulula is a low-cost airline operating domestically as well as regionally. Routes include Cape Town, Durban, George, Harare and Lusaka. * Mango Airlines launched in December 2006 and flies to several destinations within South Africa including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria and Bloemfontein. * Venture Air offers scheduled domestic destinations and charter services. Scheduled flights include Kruger, Cape Town, Plettenberg, Johannesburg and more. * 1Time offers low-cost flights within South Africa and to Zanzibar. Taxis, coaches (buses), and regular buses will be plying the routes from hotels to stadiums. Thousands of extra vehicles will be in place during the event. Activities in South Africa Adventure Safaris,Scuba Diving,Mountain Climbing,Surfing |
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world cup 2010 information about South Africa
On Oct 16, 12:24*pm, ngeresa wrote:
WHYSOUTHAFRICASouthAfrica, "a World in One Country" SouthAfricais one of the most diverse, enchanting countries in the world. Exotic combinations of landscapes, people, history and culture offer the traveller a unique experience.SouthAfricaboasts some of the best, least crowded beaches in the world, renowned wildlife parks such as Kruger Park, beautiful natural scenery and a stable post- apartheid environment. SouthAfrica'simmensely varied terrain supports a rich diversity of wildlife, birdlife, and plant-life and offers an incomparable range of experiences and natural beauty for which tourists flock to the country. Whether you're inSouthAfricaon safari or to enjoy the beaches. ADVENTURE HEAVEN Diving inSouthAfricaSouthAfricaoffers 3 000 kilometres of coastline along with breathtaking mountains - often side by side. The country's diverse terrain, together with an ideal climate for outdoor activities, make it a rich hunting ground for adrenaline seekers. SA offers world-class climbing, surfing, diving, hiking, horseback safaris, mountain biking, river rafting - and just about any other extreme activity you can name, all supported by dedicated operators. We've got some of the best, and most diverse, rock climbing in the world. The cliffs are big, wild - and still being discovered. Cape Town is particularly well endowed, but the action is far from limited to the Western Cape. River trips range from mostly scenic to grade five whitewater washing machines. The art of canyoning - known as kloofing inSouthAfrica- is another hot favourite, with both self-guided and escorted trips on offer. There are over a hundred listed paragliding or hang gliding launch sites - and many more less well known - with schools in every centre. Also up in the air, there are many opportunities for helicopter rides, balloon flights, aerobatics, skydiving and microlight flights. Thousands of kilometres of hiking trails wind around the country in desert, forest, mountain or coastal terrain, many with mountain bike trails adjacent. There are wonderful easy horse trails through vineyards, on the beach or in the mountains and - for the more adventurous - horseback safaris in big game country. And if it's a very quick high you're after, the 216 metre Bloukrans bridge on the border of the Eastern and Western Cape has the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. Or you can abseil over crashing waves at the western head at Knysna, hang out a kilometre high over Cape Town, do a combination abseiling and canyoning trip on the Storms River Gorge, or rapp jump down buildings in Durban or Johannesburg. Gravity pulls in spectacular fashion inSouthAfrica! SouthAfrican cultural experiences Ndebele women and childrenSouthAfricaSouth Africans treasure their diverse cultural heritage - and we're only too happy to share it with visitors. SouthAfrica'srich history dates back to some of the earliest human settlements in the world. Over 300 museums reflect this heritage in a range of places - from 18th century homes to mountain caves, from rural cultural villages to state-of-the-art urban facilities. Cradle of Humankind And remember, no matter where you're from, this is where your roots are. It's pretty much accepted that human life started inAfrica. Most people look at the world differently after a tour of the Cradle of Humankind near Johannesburg - one of the richest hominid fossil sites in the world. Fossilised footprints near Cape Town, and the wealth of rock paintings and surviving shelters in KwaZulu-Natal's Drakensberg mountains and elsewhere in the country, all testify to humanity's origins on this ancient continent. SOUTHAFRICAWORLD CUP INFORMATION When to book flights toSouthAfrica Currently 2 airlines offer direct flights toSouthAfricafrom the US, Delta andSouthAfrican Airways. Several European airlines fly direct toSouthAfricafrom London (BA and Virgin Atlantic), Amsterdam (KLM), Frankfurt (Lufthansa), and Paris (Air France). You can also fly via the Middle East, through Dubai (Emirates); from Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific); Varig flies direct toSouthAfricafrom Brazil and Qantas flies from Sydney. International flights are not scheduled more than a year in advance. If you get a package tour together then this will usually include a flight and that way you should be able to guarantee yourself a seat. If you're really stuck getting a flight intoSouthAfrica, try flights to Windhoek in Namibia (via Frankfurt) or Gaborone in Botswana (via London), both of these cities are a bus ride away from either Cape Town or Johannesburg. You can also try flying in to Nairobi (Kenya) and catching a regional flight down from there on Kenya Airways orSouthAfrican Airways. For more regional possibilities contact us on Where Will the Matches Take Place? The 2010 World Cup will play out in ten stadiums acrossSouthAfrica (see map). Many are currently under construction in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg (2 stadiums), Mangaung/Bloemfontein, Nelson Mandela Bay/ Port Elizabeth, ]Nelspruit, Polokwane, Rustenburg, and Tshwane/ Pretoria. Look for accommodation and flights into Johannesburg if you want to see matches in Johannesburg, Rustenburg, Pretoria and Nelspruit. These are all situated in the north ofSouthAfricaand the stadiums won't be more than a 3 hour drive away. Polokwane (Pietersburg) is about 5 hours from Johannesburg and is considered one of the safest towns inSouthAfrica. Bloemfontein is in the middle of the country and will host several matches in the Free State Stadium. Bloemfontein is a small city of approximately 370,000 people and the judicial capital ofSouthAfrica. Durban lies on the warm Indian Ocean coast, it has fantastic beaches, excellent surfing, lots of culture and a good nightlife. Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities is on the southern tip of the country where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet. Port Elizabeth lies in between Cape Town and Durban on the coast in a region called the Eastern Cape. This is a popular tourist area and there are lots of domestic flights available. A perfect place from which to explore the popular Garden Route. Getting Around to MatchesSouthAfricahas a comprehensive domestic airline industry and all the towns and cities that will host World Cup matches have airports close by.SouthAfrica'sdomestic carriers include: *SouthAfrican Express offers 13SouthAfrican domestic flights. * Airlink offers mainly domestic flights withinSouthAfricabut is starting to branch out regionally as well. * Kulula is a low-cost airline operating domestically as well as regionally. Routes include Cape Town, Durban, George, Harare and Lusaka. * Mango Airlines launched in December 2006 and flies to several destinations withinSouthAfricaincluding Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria and Bloemfontein. * Venture Air offers scheduled domestic destinations and charter services. Scheduled flights include Kruger, Cape Town, Plettenberg, Johannesburg and more. * 1Time offers low-cost flights withinSouthAfricaand to Zanzibar. Taxis, coaches (buses), and regular buses will be plying the routes from hotels to stadiums. Thousands of extra vehicles will be in place during the event. Activities inSouthAfrica Adventure Safaris,Scuba Diving,Mountain Climbing,Surfing This a very good article, very informative to even a South Africans. People are now advertising their properties, transport and other things for the world cup on classifieds, there are good deals but one have to be carefull when replying to these ads. Always when a good opportunity like this come along, there are people who want to scam others and make a quick buck. One can get get a very good deal in these classified site like Http://www.junkmail.co.za where they have a category mainly for worldcup classified ads. |
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world cup 2010 information about South Africa
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Infomation
Providing information on the latest news, video clips, and blog articles about 2010 World Cup South Africa. http://www.southafrica-worldcup.info/ |
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Good Information!!
I want to know the schedule of World cup matches. Just Reply A link where I can know further detail of world cup. Thank you. |
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