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Commonly known as Jo’burg or Jozi, this is the vibrant heart of South Africa, a rapidly changing city looking optimistically towards the future.

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South Africa’s Stunning South: Cape Town, Wine Country, and the Garden Route

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  1. 1 Cruising through the Cape Peninsula to witness the seal pups of Seal Island
  2. 2 Summiting Cape Town’s spectacular Lion’s Head Mountain for panoramic city views
  3. 3 Sipping regional wines from generations-old vineyards in South Africa’s famous wine country
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