In most instances all the countries south of the equator on the African continent are referred to as Southern Africa. However STARS IN TRANSITION has dealt with South Africa seperately, to the other countries in this area. We feature the following Southern African countries – Botswana; Kenya; Malawi; Mozambique; Namibia; Tanzania; Zambia and Zanzibar as the popular family travel hotspots.
One of the most popular family holiday activities in Southern Africa is wildlife safaris in search of spotting the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino). There are game reserves within all of the countries of Southern Africa, some even featuring the Big Seven (the Big Five, plus the Whale and Shark) and the Little Five (Buffalo Weaver, The Elephant Shrew, Leopard Tortoise, Ant Lion and the Rhino Beetle).
Southern Africa is also known for its beautiful beaches stretching all the way from Cape Town around the coast up to Durban, which is a surfing mecca. Then further north in Mozambique – known for its excellent diving and warm, clear waters – takes over.
The region is an Adventure Haven with some of the highest bungee jumping spots in the world; fantastic hiking and biking trails, great rivers for white-water river rafting and canoeing and excellent surf for surfing and kite-boarding.
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