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Addo Elephant National Park

This coastal enclave draws over 100,000 tourists per year. It has more than its 450 elephants, but that's the partial story. You'll also see the rest of the Big 5 (lions, leopards, rhinos, and cape buffaloes) and even great white sharks.

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Augrabies Falls National Park

The water of the Orange River rushes through a deep, 18-kilometer (11-mile) long gorge in the form of roaring cascades and rapids - and a dramatic 60 meter (200 foot) high waterfall. Avoid the dry season or you'll miss the Augrabies Falls' spectacle.

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Durban

It's the favorite fun-in-the-sun vacation destination for many South Africans. Climate is sub-tropical. The beaches draw sunbathers and water-sporters. And the beachfront nightlife pulsates.  Note: Summer is the rainy, winter the dry season.

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Garden Route

This narrow coastal belt on the Indian Ocean heavily draws tourists and vacationers. The Garden Route has scenic mountains and lakes plus rugged shorelines and sandy beaches. Inland activities include hiking, cave visiting, and ostrich-farm touring.

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