Planning a truly awesome trip is not an easy task to do irrespective of the destination that you intend to visit. You need to have all the necessary information about the country at your disposal such as credible advice, reliable sources of information, maps, travel journal, tourist attractions, history, safety, security, airline tickets, accommodation, car hire, camera, passport, visa, travel documents and so forth. South Africa is on the verge of being the sweetheart destination for tourists across the globe. With the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup that took place on the African soil for the first time ever, South Africa became on a spotlight and there was a lot to be said about her majesty as more first time visitors experience her natural beauty and have the first hand knowledge and information about this beautiful part of the world.

If you plan a trip to South Africa, you are on the right track, whether for a business trip or leisure and you will be a
recipient of a cheap airline tickets and hotel rooms. Start to plan about your trip on time so that you can make an informed decision about the places of interest. You have plentiful choices to choose from and to discover the spectacular, exhilarating and fascinating top-notch sights, whether you want a certain vacation package with the help of an accredited professional travel agency or tour operator or rather prefer to explore the country on your own by hiring a car of your choice from a reputable car rental company. South Africa offers the international standard of accommodation such as hotels, resorts, game lodges, B&Bs, guest houses, cottages, golf estates and the list is endless.

South Africa has a lot to offer for each individual visitor with the Big Five and other variety of wildlife animals roaming free in their natural habitat at the renown game reserves and national parks found almost in every part of South Africa, more especial in big cities like Cape Town, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Durban. Kruger National Park is a world of nature and is the benchmark of an authentic park. The top ten places of interest include Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, Winelands, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Durban beach front, Robben Island, Soweto, Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve and Wild Coast as well as many others with the likes of the world's famous landmark, Table Mountain.

Most travel agents and tour operators have their schedule vacation packages and some also design itineraries that are tailored to the needs, interests, time, pace and budget of the guests. It is much better to contact a tour operator on time to design for you a more suitable and memorable trip. Every trip is meant for adventure, relaxation, excitement, enjoyment and fun. A well planed trip can ensure that you, your immediate family, friends, colleagues and acquaintances enjoy a hassle-free, breathtaking and a lifetime memorable trip.

Author's Bio: 

Terence Zweni is a Managing Director of Terence Zweni Express, a South African based inbound tour operator and full destination management company.
http://www.terence.co.za