by OldManBurns

Created on: August 27, 2009

The world is about to be set alight with another FIFA Football World Cup in 2010. Queue controversial refereeing, shock defeats of supposed giants by a few of the minnows, and possibly another heart-breaking penalty shoot out for a certain English speaking European team. 2010 is sure to provide all the drama, anguish and joy football fans the world over have come to expect from this tournament. Only this time the venue is slightly different. For the first time in the tournaments eighty year history the competition is to be held on the African continent. South Africa to be precise. What a perfect excuse then for international fans of the game to take a walk on the wild side of life. Here are the top reasons for arranging a sporting holiday to South Africa:

Beautiful Country

Africa is beautiful. Its landscape is harsh, wild, amazing and gorgeous all at the same time. The weather simply puts most of Europe to shame! And the variety of contrasts between the different locations will amaze even the most experienced traveller. South Africa in particular has everything. Cape Town and its surrounding areas are stunning. Not many cosmopolitan cities have a flat-topped mountain in its centre, demanding that you stare up at her in awe! The serene setting of the Western Cape makes this a must-see destination for any tourist. Durban and the eastern coastline will lure you with its golden beaches, warm Indian Ocean and tropical climate. Kwazulu Natal is Shaka Zulu country, and, like the rest of the country is steeped in history.

Taking a detour from Durban to Johannesburg, you can pass through Mpumalanga and search for 'The Big Five' of the African wilderness; namely: buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhinoceros. You want to experience a 'real African safari'? Then the Kruger National Park is hard to beat for self-drive big game tours. From Mpumalanga you can go to the Drakensburg Mountains or on to Johannesburg, or eGoli 'The Place of Gold'. And the beating heart of South Africa. From Soweto to Sandton, you will see South Africa as it really is. Immensely rich and tragically poor. Johannesburg is where all the action is, and should be seen to be believed.

Passionate Fans

South Africa loves football (soccer in these parts!), and is proud of the heroes it has produced. This distinguished list includes Leeds hero Lucas Radebe, Jomo Sono (who played with Pele) and goal keepers Gary Bailey (Manchester United) and Bruce Grobbelaar (Liverpool). Modern greats include Shaun

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