South African Adventure I: National Parks

Less than a day has passed since the closing ceremony of the 21th edition of the Olympic Winter games, but the that contagious competitive spirit and characteristic effervescence are still in the air.  However, it is the first day of spring and there are only 101 days left till the next major sports event of the year, the 2010 FIFA World cup, whose 19th edition will be hosted in premiere by South Africa.

Considering that football fans have a little more than one month to purchase their tickets (the official end date of the sales period is April 7), now would be the right time to make your reservations and establish your South African itinerary. And by itinerary I don’t just mean your way from the stadium to the hotel: the soccer competition is more like an excuse excuse to visit some of Africa’s gorgeous nature and vibrant cities.

During this first post dedicated to South Africa and its amazing attractions, I will try to present you the country’s five most popular national parks. …