Press Releases 2011

South Africa the perfect runway for German models

05 December 2011

Minister launches Tourism Month

25 August 2011

Media Statement by the Office of Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk, Minister of Tourism and South African...

16 days, 21 South Africans, a hundred life-changing experiences

18 August 2011

The 'Take a Sho't Left before you turn 35' campaign is a big success

New global marketing campaign set to entice tourists in their hundreds of thousands to South Africa

08 August 2011

South African Tourism launches new marketing campaign

Inaugural Sports and Events Tourism Exchange surpasses expectations

29 July 2011

SETE proves to be a major success

The ‘personal touch’ key to Tzaneen’s tourism Cinderella story

08 December 2011

From 28 rooms and a handful of jobs, NMN Grand now employs 134 people, manages conferences of up to 600 delegates and has big plans for further growth

Meetings Africa 2012 promises an exciting new line-up

01 December 2011

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Health & wellness destinations in the Northern Cape

1. The Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
   

   An upmarket bush getaway with designer bathrooms, canopied beds and a spa that offers Etemis therapies for weary bodies and minds. The wide open spaces of the Kalahari offer up a meditation on life...

   
2. Riemvasmaak Hot Springs
   

   Situated some 60 kilometres northwest of Kakamas, the springs are said to have excellent health properties and the magnificent landscape will do much to re-energise the mind, body, and soul.

   
3. Namakwaland spring flowers
   

   A balm for the soul! Visit the Northern Cape in Spring and the carpets of wild flowers will renew your energy and put the bounce back into your step.

   
4. Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park
   

   Enjoy hiking in this incredible Transfrontier park. An immense wilderness area that is famous for its oryx and eland antelope, big cats, arid landscape and clear skies – perfect for de-stressing and...

   
5. The Ais Ais Richtersveld National Park
   

   Another great space to relax and refresh your energies. There are lots of activities on offer for the fit and not-so-fit. The lunar landscapes provide great space for contemplation and inner...

   
6. Klipspringer hiking trail, Augrabies Falls National Park
   

   If you want to get in touch with nature, then book your space on the Klipspringer Hiking Trail – it’s all about getting in touch with Mother Earth, and yourself, of course.

   
7. Witsand Nature Reserve’s roaring sands
   

   Experience the roaring sands of the Kalahari near Olifantshoek, which emit a strange rumbling sound when stepped on in hot dry weather – at night it becomes eerie, quiet and desolate. Excellent soul...

   
8. Verneukpan salt pan
   

   Sleep outside on this saltpan, which is credited with a special atmosphere at night when all is quiet, the stars are out and the wind moves across its vastness. Being there, is a spiritual...

   
9. Hondeklip Bay, West Coast
   

   Let the ocean work its magic. This West Coast beach is a great place for hiking and long walks, if its quietude and soul space you are looking for, then Hondeklip Bay is the place to be.

   
10. Stargazing Safari, Sutherland
    

    Take time out from the real world and look to the stars for your inspiration. Sutherland is home to SALT (Southern Africa Large Telescope) and a wonderful place to take a stargazing sojourn.