<P> The country is also particularly rich in plant diversity, with a wide variety of biomes found across the country . These include the grasslands in the Highveld, the succulent Karoo in central South Africa, and the endemic fynbos biome, constituting the majority of the area and plant life in the Cape floristic region of the Western Cape . This rare vegetation is protected as part of the Table Mountain National Park (which also includes the iconic flat - topped Table Mountain), which was the most - visited national park in South Africa in 2014 / 15, with a total of 2 677 767 visitors . </P> <P> It is difficult to know if there is regulation of the term' ecotourism' as well as what a foundation / association / company needs to do to fall into the category of' eco-travel' . However, there is a non-profit association that represents the private sector of the "incoming tourism industry in South Africa" (which is a large group) called the South African Tourism Services Association (SATSA), they are "dedicated to providing and maintaining the highest possible standards in the tourism industry within South Africa ." (SATSA, 2007) SATSA is focused on the accountability, integrity, and quality control of the tourism industry in South Africa as well as with the companies and associations they are connected to . In addition to SATSA, the website responsibletravel.com partnered with The Metro, World Travel Market and Travel Trade Gazette Magazine have established the World Responsible Tourism Awards . The goal of the award is to "recognize individuals, companies and organizations in the travel industry that are making a significant commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and are providing a positive contribution to biodiversity conservation ." (www.worldresponsibletourismawards.com, 2001) </P> <P> In addition to its numerous natural attractions, South Africa also boasts numerous attractions of cultural significance . These include the fossil - bearing caves forming part of the Cradle of Humankind in Gauteng, the ruins of the Kingdom of Mapungubwe in northern Limpopo, the wine routes of the Western Cape, and various historical sites in the cities of Cape Town and Johannesburg (such as Robben Island, the Castle of Good Hope and Soweto township). </P> <P> Eight South African sites are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, including the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park in KwaZulu - Natal . </P>

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