Heading to Cape Town anytime soon? Be smart and get the Getaway Guide to Cape Town app for your iPhone or Android-enabled device.

Driving out of bustling Jo’burg on a Friday afternoon can be quite harrowing for an impatient driver, but rest assured, by the time you arrive at Irene Country Lodge, the hour-long drive is completely forgotten as you start to settle in.

If you’re thinking about visiting Cape Town and want to get an idea of what you’ll experience, you can take a virtual trip by sending your Facebook profile to the Mother City.

The stunning town of Knysna features lush forests, picturesque settings, and the Knysna Lagoon ... which is perfect for an afternoon sundowner cruise.

Visitors and photographers can’t help but take pictures of the beautiful South African sunrises and sunsets.

South Africa is said to be the 3rd-most biodiverse country in the world after rainforest-rich Brazil and Indonesia. That’s why it’s part of the very exclusive ‘Megadiversity Club’.

Immerse yourself in an artistically free space, with much to do, see, taste and enjoy. Welcome to the ‘place of lights’.

If it’s fun, thrills, excitement and a great day out that you’re after, then look no further than Johannesburg’s biggest theme park, Gold Reef City

Englishman William Lawson fell in love with the bush after just 1 trip to Africa. This nature guide instructor tells us about his favourite places in South Africa.