Due to the apartheid ("apartheid") regime, South Africa has been considered a rather dangerous place for tourism for many years. Most often, wealthy people chose quieter countries for recreation. Currently, the situation has changed dramatically. With the arrival of a new democratic government, the South African authorities are making a lot of efforts to attract foreign investment in the country's economy. Thanks to the well-developed tourism business, most of the South African population can be provided with stable jobs.
So, what makes South Africa so attractive today? First of all, vacationers really like the clear and warm weather throughout the 12 months, including December and January. In addition, tourists are attracted by the unique wildlife that is not found in any other European country. One of the favorite attractions in South Africa is the famous Kruger National Park, which is located on the border with Mozambique. This unique nature reserve is visited not only by tourists, but also by visiting poachers.
Within the framework of many tourist programs, you can get acquainted with the traditions of local African peoples such as Soto, Zulu and Haus. In addition, for a nominal fee, everyone can visit the villages of local aborigines.
Another advantage of vacationing in South Africa is the absence of problems in communicating with the local population, since English is widely spoken in this state. The Boers (English colonialists) began the development of these lands back in 1820.
Holidays in South Africa cannot be called expensive, apart from, of course, the cost of an air flight. The territory of the republic is considered an ideal place for ecotourism, which means relatively cheap tours without causing any damage to the environment. However, those who go on eco-tours today are provided with comfortable living conditions with air conditioning and a bathroom.
The development of the tourism business in South Africa is a guarantee of permanent employment for local residents, which is why all service personnel are interested in providing quality services to vacationers.
Currently, the popularity of flexible tourism is growing, when the slogan of tour operators "everything for the client" means an individual approach to the customer. Experts suggest that in the future resort centers may move from European countries to African states, for example, to Kenya or South Africa.