Johannesburg and Cape Town are among those South African cities that are all in a dither because soon the FIFA World Cup 2010 will start. The opener is South Africa against Mexico, and this contest will inspire many people around the globe to keep their eyes glued on their TV sets.

If soccer and sightseeing is your idea of a good time then South Africa is the place for you. The first games, in the new Cape Town Stadium, are beginning and expected to draw soccer fans and tourists alike. With the stadium able to hold over 68,000 people you can imagine what an experience you’ll have.

The area around Cape Town is renown to harbor some of the most scenic spots on earth. Many attractions of various kinds capture the interest of the visitors and tourists. The beautiful nature with its wild and exotic wild animals, as well as the culture and the friendly people turn a visit into an experience that is not easily forgotten. The most famous attractions of Cape Town will be mentioned below.

Visitors who want to ride the Cable Way to Table Mountain will find that it is a great way to view the city and areas surrounding it. It can transport individuals up and back in less than 10 minutes. The cable cars have a rotating floor so that the passengers will get to view a full circle of sites of the area. The experience is like no other.

The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront at Cape Town is the major tourist attraction with 10 million international tourists annually. This great centre offers entertainment as well as lively shops selling international and local products through 400 vivid stores.

At the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, you’ll find more than eighty restaurants so tourists can try typical meals from South Africa along with foods from other countries all around the globe. The working harbor surrounds this area, and its beauty is enhanced by Victorian architecture combined with an African influence. The whole space is exotic and beautiful.

The Kistenbosch Natural Botanical Gardens, which was established in 1913, cover 528 hectares, which makes them one of the world’s largest botanical gardens. They have all kinds of plants and flowers, with over 4,700 species found in South Africa. They are known all over the world for their attractive displays and well-kept appearance.

Musical performances are given during the warm months, and crowds of people come to picnic on the beautiful lawns. These gardens draw the attention of horticulturists and those who love plant life. They come to do research and study the South African flora.

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