Fortunately, 2010 can be the best excuse for all sports-cum-tour lover to spend savings. Why not? FIFA will be on date with South Africa. Let’s join and be part of the romantic FIFA World Cup 2010.

The whole sport’s fraternity now fixes on one event that is FIFA World Cup 2010. Undoubtedly South African tourism industry will get huge impetus next year and if you are planning a trip to South Africa then for sure you would like to add something more than world cup hullabaloo. Here are we present a list of ten things to do in South Africa during World Cup 2010.

FIRST
Ride on an Ostrich South Africa 2010 – Oudtshoorn, in the Karoo is home to large number of Ostrich. There are number of Ostrich Farms, which is surely an exciting thing to see. And what more if you literally ride on some Ostrich! It is strange and little awkward to ride on Ostrich and at the same time relish your supper with Ostrich recipes like Ostrich steaks and Ostrich pate.

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SECOND
Tree House South Africa 2010 – To savor the beauty of fantastic Outeniqua Mountain Range, try to book a tree house and stay there for a couple of weeks. The lodges are in the foothills of soul stirring Outeniqua Mountain Range. You can choose various tree lodges but recommended are Jaci’s Tree Lodge, Sycamore Avenue in the Drakensberg Mountains or Pezulu Tree House Game Lodge in Timbavati, South Africa.

THIRD
A Walk On The Wild Side South Africa – Some of the remarkable coastlines are in the South Africa. Drive up to the Eastern Cape region, and enjoy the isolated beaches and natural waterfalls and forests on foot. You can also book 5 days walking tours. Enjoy the overnight stays in shacks on the beach.

Tree House (South Africa)

FORTH
Swim With Penguin South Africa 2010 - Penguin colony is located near Cape Peninsula near Cape Town. Get acquainted with serious face penguins from the specially constructed boardwalk, which has been erected around the dunes.

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Dive With Sharks In South Africa – This is surely not for faint-hearted people. Enjoy the adventurous spirit with Great White Sharks in South Africa. Pump your adrenaline with cage diving, which has gained much popularity in South Africa. Shark Alley is situated just couple of hours drive from Cape Town in Gangsbaal.

SIXTH
Luxury Train Travel In South Africa - The famous Blue Train, which travels between Pretoria and Cape Town, South Africa. If you want to travel in style between world cup venues, 2010, please check before the time table for South Africa’s luxury train services and enjoy fantastic landscapes.

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SEVENTH
Raft The Orange River – Again, the activity that excites most of the adventure loving person across the world. River rafting on torrential Orange River, which originates from the Drakensburg Mountains and winds its way through mountains and heads down to the Atlantic Ocean is not just piece of cake. You can’t just parade down the river alone but need to book a trip in the Richtersveld National Park.

EIGHTH
Elephant Safari In South Africa – Strangely more temperamental than Indian counterparts, South African elephants are not generally shy from tourists. Several lodges in South Africa are now organized elephant safari tours to their tourists. Check with your tour agent about Camp Jabulani in Mpumalanga Province, Addo National Park or the Elephant Sanctuary.

NINTH
A Trip To Robben Island South Africa – Your trip would be flavorless if you miss Robben Island, Cape Town. This former penal colony was home to Nelson Mandela for 18 years of his life, and the tour guides are usually ex-prisoners for Robben Island. Get the unique experience in Robben Island and get the first hand experience of life of South Africa.

LAST but IMPORTANT
Football World Cup Finals – If you will be in South Africa, please don’t miss World Cup Finals Check the timings with the FIFA world website and book your ticket as early as possible.

– Shubhajit Chakraborty

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