World Cup 2010 in South Africa

Wow, the FIFA World Cup, the premier international football tournament that is scheduled to take place this June 2010 is going to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa. How cool is that! It will be the first time that a tournament will be hosted by an African nation. South Africa won against Morocco and Egypt in an all-African bidding process.


This 2010 FIFA World Cup is the 19th already. It is scheduled to take place between June 11 and July 11, 2010. This event is a culmination of a series of qualifying games that started in August of 2007. This involved 204 teams and as such it matched the 2008 Summer Olympics as the sports event with the most competing nations.

World Cup 2010 Logo

This is a huge thing not just for South Africa, but for the whole continent. The United Nations has endorsed the 2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa as a platform for peace and development across Africa. The event has the power to change the world's perception of the continent.

South Africa is full of possibilities. It would be a wonderful time to visit the place as it comes alive in all it's glorious potentials to meet the expectations accorded to her as the host of this great event.

England fans are raring to go. If you are planning to see this much-anticipated event, I would recommend you check this travel info for 2010 World Cup.

Town Lodge Hotel in Johannesburg

This is the best time to book your flight and accommodations. If there is anything, the prices of airfare and hotels will be soaring high as the date of the event draws near. Your South Africa adventure doesn't have to be costly. For as little as $81 a night you can get a good hotel at Sandton. Go online and check these hotels in Sandton, very reasonably priced. There are a lot of cheap Johannesburg hotels. With a little investment on time, you can find one that is right for your budget.







South Africa is filled with cultural legends. It is the adventure capital of the world. It's natural beauty will leave you in wonderment. Their rich cultures and wildlife will amaze you. You might even discover that your roots are in Africa. Get to know the friendly people and allow their story of freedom struggle to touch your heart!

There are a lot of exciting activities that can done in South Africa. Glide into the South African sky. The geography of South Africa is a perfect match for paragliding. Enjoy discovering the high plateau that drops off a steep lowlands, and mountains with thermal up-rushes. Paragliding, better known as stepping into the sky is one of the most enjoyed aerial activity in the area, it is delightful and a daunting challenge at the same time.

And of course, the diverse nature destinations. Who could resist the big 5? lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. Explore the reserve any which way you want to. Do it in your own vehicle, or go on guided drives and walks. Natural tourism is big in South Africa. If you are interested in birds, South Africa has nearly 700 species. You can take the Caledon Blue Crane Route to experience the country's spectacular national bird. Allow yourselves to be entertained by the bee-eaters and other colorful insect-eating winged friends.

For the wine connoisseur, you can taste your way around South Africa with all the wine spots from western to the far northern Cape. Sample at popular vineyards or seek the rare and elusive. Good wine goes well with good food! Enjoy South Africa's delicacies or decide to be adventurous with popular tribal dish!

Experience cultural encounters that are real and inspiring. Be it a typical South African farm or Xhosa household, you'll discover the people's friendliness and you can enjoy their day to day lifestyle and customs.

And for shopaholics, you have a choice of expensive souvenir shops or simply check out some quality local art that can directly benefit the local sellers.

The lighthouse at Cape Point - the southern tip of Africa - in the Western Cape.
Photo by Hein von Hörsten. Copyright SA Africa

The University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Photo by Walter Knirr. Copyright SA Africa