Table Mountain Nominated for ‘Wonders of Nature’

Table Mountain is a strong contender in the quest to identify the world’s 7 Wonders of Nature. Cape Town’s iconic landmark – the number one destination of travellers on southern African holidays - has been nominated as South Africa’s representative in the competition. As of 18 June 2009, Table Mountain had been ranked number 6 in Mountains and Volcanoes category by internet voters giving the site a good chance at making it into the top 77 contenders (one of 11 contenders for each of seven categories). South Africa’s other candidate is The Kalahari Desert (shared between Botswana, Namibia and South Africa) was ranked first place in its category Landscapes and Ice Formations as of 18 June 2009.

A total of 261 sites are completing in seven categories for a spot in the top 7. One site has been selected for each of 223 countries and sites bordering two or more countries, for example Zambia and Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls, have automatic entry. The top 77 nominees will be determined by the general public through internet voting which is open until midnight on 7 July 2009. Over 1 billion participants are expected to cast their vote.
A panel of experts will select 21 finalists which will be announced on 21 July 2009. The final winners however will only be unveiled in 2011.

Other nominees which are popular with tourists on southern African holidays are:

• Okavango Delta (Botswana);

• Bazaruto Archipelago (Mozambique);

• Sossusvlei (Namibia); and

• Victoria Falls (Zambia and Zimbabwe).

2 by 2 Holidays are specialists in southern Africa holidays to South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique and Mauritius.

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