Madikwe Game Reserve is a large protected wildlife area in South Africa’s North West province, close to the Botswana border. Its landscape consists mainly of open grassland, bushveld, rocky hills, and seasonal watercourses, with habitats supporting a wide range of wildlife. The reserve is notable for being one of South Africa’s major conservation areas established on former farmland, with wildlife populations restored through a large-scale relocation programme.
The Scotia Sea, nestled between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica, is a remote and captivating destination for those seeking adventure in the world’s southernmost waters.
Robben Island lies in Table Bay off the coast of Cape Town and is one of South Africa’s most significant heritage sites. The island is best known for its former prison, where political prisoners opposed to apartheid were held, including Nelson Mandela. Its landscape also contains a lighthouse, historic buildings, military remains, quarries, and areas of natural vegetation.
Padang is the third largest city and the capital of West Sumatra. It is the biggest seaport along its west coast, and is a center of business and government. The terrain of the city is mostly flat, and the name Padang actually means "plain." But if you venture outside of the city limits, the scenery is quite lovely going towards the neighboring city of Solok.