Africa travel recommendation

Hi all, I'm planning a 2 weeks independant travel for next august to an african destination but I cannot find the perfect one....

requirements : - Wildlife and national park (its a must) (this excludes all the western countries (Senegal, Gambia, Guinea,Benin, Togo, Niger,....) as in august the national parks are closed. Otherwise Senegal, Gambia and Guinea Bissau would be perfect). - Beaches (nice to have) - Friendly people - Safe or relatively safe (a must) - Diversity of ethnics an culture

thanks

South Africa is a good option.

Wildlife: August is in the window period of the best time to be in Kruger National Park as the days are cool, and the grass is short.

Beaches: The Kwazulu Natal beaches are great at this time of the year, particularly up north in the Sodwana/Kosi Bay area.

Friendly people: South Africa all the way

Safe or relatively safe: All major tourist attractions are very safe. Unless you don't go looking for danger, and follow advice, you will find South Africa as safe as any other destination.

Diversity of ethnics and culture: Try 11 different official languages. The South African population consists of the following groups: the Nguni people (consisting of the Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele and Swazi); the Sotho-Tswana people, who include the Southern, Northern and Western Sotho (Tswana); the Tsonga; the Venda; Afrikaners; the English; coloureds; Indians, and those who have immigrated to South Africa from the rest of Africa, Europe and Asia and maintain a strong cultural identity. A few members of the Khoi and the San also live in South Africa

Regards,

Marc - Johannesburg

Hello,

have a look at Addo Elephant Park in South Africa - a great place to visit and meeting all your requirements. You can stay in the park itself, my recommendation is to choose the rondavel accomodation: www.addoelephantpark.com

For the beach I recommend St Francis Bay, 90 minutes from Addo. Have a look at our house: www.stfrancisbay.biz

For more pictures of South Africa, have a look at www.stfrancisbay.biz/gallery

Regards, Franz Dreismann