This territory, although its official name is the Republic of South Africa, is renamed internationally as the “rainbow nation” because of the great plurality of cultures and music festivals in addition to the abundant biodiversity in the country. Its divided by nine provinces; its capital is composed of three cities: Bloemfontein, home of the judicial power, Pretoria, place of the executive power, and Cape Town, residence of the legislative power.
South African music is composed of the influence of African and Western music. The “ramkie” is one of the innate instruments of the country; is a guitar built from an empty oil can, may have four to six strings. Another instrument is the “chipendarin” is similar to a hunting bow, have a thin rope running from the prow to the tip. Finally, but perhaps the most recognized in the South African musical culture, is the penny whistle, or “tin whistle”; It is one of the primary instruments of Kwela music, such term derived from the word “Zulu” meaning “rise”.
Among the best known festivals is the Jazz Festival big event held annually in the last weekend of March; generally it consists of the participation of several experts musicians in this genre. Even though only last two days, the festival is an unforgettable experience. Other celebrations of this region are the “Splashy Fen” held during Holy Week, in part of the KwaZulu province, and the Festival “Oppikoppi”, executed in August.
Some of the biggest attractions in Cape Town (second most populous province), are the Table Mountain, a mountain whose ascent is made with a cableway, which allows a comfortable observation of the landscape during the ascent. There is also found the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, one of its best shows is the observation of the sea, as this shows the point where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet. As Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, that exhibits a large part of the flora hosted in the country. Each province has different attractions and unique places.
South Africa, also gives us the opportunity to make the most extreme activities of our lives. The bungee jumping, is an extraordinary act that involves throwing someone off a bridge, hundreds of meters off the ground, the individual is subject to a protective rope; in this territory is the highest bridge in the world, with 216 meters high, which passes over the river Bluokrans. Diving with sharks, although is done in different parts of the country, the best place to do it is in Gansbaai, “the white shark capital of the world”; This diving is performed through a protective cage while creatures are attracted with Meat.
A country so full of riches, as is South Africa, has much territory to have an adventure without precedent. Fauna and wildlife, along with its traditions and attractions, are proudly displayed to the world, making the invitation to care for and preserve the natural life.
It seems an excellent destination to be in contact with nature and encounter your wild side by practicing bungee jumping in the most outstanding scenarios.