At the southern tip of Africa, you will find a country so rich in history, natural splendour, and unforgettable diverse travel opportunities – whatever your dream holiday is, you are sure to find it in South Africa. From perfect beaches, animal-rich bushveld, vast desert, and bustling cityscapes, South Africa offers unparalleled experiences to amaze even the most seasoned traveller! Want to combine a beach holiday with a safari? Want to travel the scenic coastal Garden Route but also sample delectable wines at world-famous wineries? In South Africa, you can experience it all!
Get a taste of the jet-setter lifestyle, in fashionable Cape Town, where you can take long walks on scenic beaches while gazing at the majestic Table Mountain, and satisfying your belly at one of the city’s elegant restaurants, or sampling some exciting street food! Feel the electric buzz of the country’s economic hub Joburg- a city so steeped in history and culture and full of bustling city activity, markets, shopping, and more!
Dip your feet in the ocean along the beautiful Garden Route coastline or take a walk on the wild side and visit the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino) in their natural habitat in the vast Kruger National Park. Or, for the adventure lovers, dare to take on the breath-taking gorge swing over the Oribi Gorge in the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal, or a canopy tour in the Karkloof treetops, before winding down on a sunset gondola ride on the canals of Point Waterfront.
Why visit South Africa?
Cape Town
The city nestled at the base of Table Mountain is sure to leave you with unforgettable memories! Enjoy a shopping spree at the world-class shops of the V&A Waterfront in Table Bay Harbour, and satisfy your inner foodie at one of the city’s many trendy culinary spots. For the nature lovers, experience Mother Nature showing off in Cape Town, not only with the majestic Table mountain but also the lush gardens of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens where you can marvel at over 7000 species of plants while enjoying a relaxing walk or picnic.
Beach lovers will delight in the immaculate white beaches of Clifton or Camps Bay with their gorgeous aqua waves and trendy crowds. Or, spend a day exploring the Cape Winelands, sampling some of the best wines in the world! The picturesque Mother City is a melting pot of culture, food, history, and nature, and is one of the most sought after travel destinations in the world.
Why visit Cape Town?
Stellenbosch
This quaint university town in South Africa’s Western Cape province forms the heart of the vineyards of the Cape Winelands and the mountainous nature reserves of Jonkershoek and Simonsberg. Referred to as a ‘living museum’, come and see the town’s cafe, boutique, and art gallery lined streets. Much of the architecture here is still in the traditional Cape Dutch style, invoking the sense of South Africa’s Dutch colonial history. You can take a walking tour or cycle your way through the town, and experience the architecture in all of the old monuments and buildings, and expand your knowledge by visiting the interesting village museum or the toy and miniature museum.
The town boasts a multitude of galleries and art studios, to impress even the most seasoned culture buffs. Stellenbosch is also famously known for delectable wine tasting and pairing options and is home to the famous Lanzerac, Rust en Vrede and Delheim wine farms, among many others.
Why visit Stellenbosch?
Garden Route
A must-see when visiting South Africa! The Garden Route is part of UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves. Boundless natural beauty, stretching over 300 kilometers from the south-eastern coast of South Africa which extends from Witsand in the Western Cape to the border of Tsitsikamma Storms River in the Eastern Cape.
The Route lies between the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains and the Indian Ocean, with mountain passes, including the Outeniqua Pass, linking the area with the arid Little Karoo.
The Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma indigenous forests are home to a mixture of Cape Fynbos and Temperate Forest and offer various hiking trails and eco-tourism activities. Along the route, there is a multitude of amazing experiences awaiting you. The route boasts many picturesque seaside towns to explore, with their beautiful, stretching beaches and gorgeous turquoise waters. For the adventurous hearts, take on the Bloukrans Bridge Bungee jump- the highest bungee from a bridge in the world! Or get up close and personal with the majestic elephants at the Knysna Elephant Park, or the learning about the monkeys at the Monkeyland sanctuary in Plettenberg Bay. The Garden Route is also a golfer’s dream, boasting world-famous golf courses including Fancourt, St Francis Links, and the breath-taking Pinnacle Point course overlooking the ocean in Mossel Bay.
Why visit the gareden route?
Greater Kruger Park
Visit one of Africa’s largest and most popular game reserves. The sheer size of the park is sure to leave you in awe- around 360 kilometres long, has five different vegetation zones, with diverse plant life to marvel at in each of these zones. The park’s vast size also provides ample opportunities to enjoy the exhilarating experience of witnessing the Big 5 in their natural habitat. Lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalos, as well as a large bird population including vultures, eagles and storks, and many more animals, are all inhabitants of the park. Take a self-drive through the park, or book a game drive and expand your knowledge on African Wildlife through experienced and knowledgeable guides. Purchase a map book from one of the information kiosks at the park, and have fun marking down all the animals that you have encountered!
The Greater Kruger Park area offers some exceptional accommodation options in the form of private lodges, conveniently located within the Park’s vicinity and in many cases sharing unfenced boundaries with the Park- allowing the animals to roam free and ensuring amazing encounters should you choose to stay outside of the Park. A stay at one of these lodges has the added benefit of luxury private lodge living while still enjoying all the wildlife and natural wonders the area has to offer, guided by experienced rangers. Some of the Reserves sharing unfenced boundaries with the Park include Timbavati Game Reserve, Kapama Game Reserve, Klaserie Game Reserve and Sabi Sand Game Reserve. See our Safari section for more information on these lodges, and more!
This is the perfect destination for first-time Africa visitors that are looking for the authentic African safari experience.
Why visit the Greater Kruger Park?
Johannesburg
South Africa’s ‘City of Gold’ is the country’s bustling economical hub, built on a rich history of gold mining. Experience the fast pace of one of the 50 largest urban areas in the world, combined with multiple cultural and historical attractions, as well as contemporary new neighbourhoods to explore. Visit the Maboneng Precinct, with its fashionable restaurants, cafes, and art studios, and explore the poignant historical Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill. Spend a day getting your heart racing at the Gold Reef City Theme Park, or by taking a jump down the Orlando towers in a 100m bungee! Joburg offers boundless opportunities to shop and eat to your heart’s content- why not explore some of the food and craft markets the city has to offer, such as the Neighbourgoods Market, or the Market on Main in the city. Or spend a day traversing the plethora of art galleries and museums the city has to offer, before enjoying a meal at one of Johannesburg’s many 5 star restaurants, or trendy coffee shops.