The most distinctive and recognizeable feature of Cape Town is the Table Mountain. This is not a static feature of the landscape, rather it is the personification of the weather and character of the cape. Sometimes the clouds will settle down over the mountain, a phenomenon affectionately called
the Waterberg mountains stretch over 5000 square kilometers of bushveldt and scenic valleys. Situated just a few hours outside Johannesburg, the hustle and bustle of urban life is replaced by a large open spaces and gorgeous vistas.
Johannesburg can be an excellent point of departure for game viewing and South African tours. It offers excellent shopping and nearby attractions including Sun City, the gold mines museum, and Pretoria. Visitors should use caution when driving (left hand side) and be aware of the high crime in certain parts of the city. The nearby Sterkfontein Caves, South of the Hartbeespoort Damcontain a rich collection of fossils, and what is believed to be the oldest human skull ever found, over 2.6 million years old! Many believe this area to be the true cradle of mankind.