Can't travel right now? Google takes you to Mzansi, South Africa

South Africa, as the name implies, lies at the very bottom tip of the continent for which the nation is named. The coast is a region that has long been feared by mariners, who dubbed it Cape of Good Hope -- hopes were that you would survive the journey around it, passing from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean.

But there is much more to South Africa than just that, there's a history there and, also great wildlife that needs to be protected, not to mention the beautiful scenery.

Now Google has trekked the Mzansi region of the nation and taken in both scenery and wildlife in an effort to make available to those who may never reach this remote destination.

"Visiting Kruger National Park in Google Maps, you can see some of its majestic creatures as if you were there in real life. Catch a glimpse of a rhinoceros grazing the plains, an elephant enjoying a grassy snack, and a herd of buffalo charging against the wind. You may even spot a leopard, who often remain elusive to tourists and locals alike", says Sven Tresp, Street View Special Collections Program Manager at Google.

If a safari isn't in your plans this year then this could be the next best thing. But, if possible, we recommend going there for real.