Besides the obvious safari element to a South African holiday, there are a great many things for you to experience on your trip. So, while you are on your safari holiday, make sure that you make time for seeing some of the wonderful attractions of South Africa. The location has a rich history, for instance, until recently there was an apartide state present there, and there is evidence of that history everywhere. One of the most popular and well known destinations there is the cell which Nelson Mandella stayed in. Besides the already stated reasons for visiting there, it also has number of advantages over its African neighbors. South Africa is the richest per capeta nation in the African continent, and this translates nicely into it being a very welcoming country to tourists, and you can expect all of the modern day amenities that people expect on holiday.