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AA safari in the untouched wild, a breathtaking view, a sun-soaked beach, the pulse of a bustling city, a fascinating window into a vibrant culture, an unforgettable adventure through an outdoor playground – in South Africa you can have it all!
Wildlife safari
Tips for first time visitors to the Kruger National Park
Tips for first time visitors to the Kruger National ParkNot only can you catch a glimpse of the famous Big Five, but you will find yourself surrounded by hundreds of bird species, ancient trees, winding rivers, superb accommodation and adventure.You’ve never met penguins like these before! Watch on Netflix
2You’ve never met penguins like these before! Watch on NetflixBoulders Beach, just outside Cape Town, has so much going for it you will be blown away by the beauty of the small hidden attraction. The ancient granite boulders protect it from the wind and large waves, which makes it an ideal swimming spot for children. Because it falls under the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area, the beach is always clean and safe, and it is rarely crowded. This comes at the cost of a small price, but who wouldn’t be willing to part ways with R65 for a day in this paradise?2The Great African sea forest and beyond - Learn more about the inspiration behind 'My Octopus Teacher'
The Great African sea forest and beyond - Learn more about the inspiration behind 'My Octopus Teacher'The Oscar-winning documentary celebrates South Africa’s biodiversity, the 3 rd most biodiverse country on Earth, and home to the only place in the world where the Marine Big five (Southern Right Whales, Dolphins, Great White Sharks, Cape Fur Seals and African penguins) are all in close proximity to the shore.Soul-searching in South Africa
Soul-searching in South AfricaNever has wellness been more relevant, with health and immunity now at the forefront of consciousness after months spent at home during lockdown, and entirely new concepts added to the plethora of health concerns - from Zoom fatigue and maskne to the loneliness induced by self-isolation. Here are some of South Africa’s top wellness experiences for travellers to nurture the mind, body, and spirit on a 2021 post-lockdown trip.The Bird Island Group Marine Protected Area
The Bird Island Group Marine Protected AreaOn a boat cruise around the Bird Island Group, protected by South African National Parks, you’ll see African penguins, Cape gannets, whales, sharks and dolphins.Surprises and adventures along the Cango Route
1Surprises and adventures along the Cango RouteThe Cango Route stretches from Oudtshoorn, the world’s ostrich capital, over the R328 to the Swartberg Pass, a marvel in mountain pass construction, and back to Oudtshoorn. The road through the Cango Valley might only be 30km long, but if you take it slow and enjoy the attractions along the way, you’ll soon see the magic of it all.1Mkhuze Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal: aflutter with birds and thick with game
Mkhuze Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal: aflutter with birds and thick with gameMkhuze Game Reserve, in northern KwaZulu-Natal province’s vast iSimangaliso Wetland Park, has varied habitats where you can see rhino, elephant and other game, big and small, plus 420 bird species.Limpopo province: birds, big game and plenty of history and culture
Limpopo province: birds, big game and plenty of history and cultureLimpopo province has the Kruger National Park and scores more game reserves for birders and wildlife fans – it also boasts fossils, historic remains and traditional South African cultures.
Food & Drink
Franschhoek - South Africa’s food and wine capital
Franschhoek - South Africa’s food and wine capitalA very popular Franschhoek activity is wine tasting and you can visit some of the world's most-acclaimed wine estates here. The area is also famous for producing hand-turned sparkling wines in the French style, called cap classique. The town's main road is lined with restaurants, some run by award-winning chefs.Unique ways of exploring the Cape Winelands - besides merely tasting wine
Unique ways of exploring the Cape Winelands - besides merely tasting wineIdeas on how to explore various parts of the Cape Winelands differently.Freshly grown – food of the Free State
Freshly grown – food of the Free StateDining in the Free State means helpings of cheese, beef, lamb, wild game, trout, cherries, apples, peaches, asparagus and more.Fashion and food at South Africa’s top malls
Fashion and food at South Africa’s top mallsSouth Africa offers world-class shopping and dining in malls around Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.Portuguese and Mozambican magic – Afro-Lusitanian food
Portuguese and Mozambican magic – Afro-Lusitanian foodSouth Africa was never a Portuguese colony but, in recent decades, Afro-Lusitanian food has become very popular in restaurants around the country.Smithfield is a central stopover with good food and ambience
Smithfield is a central stopover with good food and ambienceSmithfield is a good central stop between Johannesburg and the Wild Coast or Johannesburg and Durban. It boasts an artistic local community with good local eateries, excellent birding and numerous mountain bike trails.World-class food and award-winning wines
World-class food and award-winning winesThe country offers excellent wines and superb dining options, especially home-grown cuisine. The Cape Winelands are renowned for their many wine estates, often with award-winning restaurants on site.Kirstenbosch Craft and Food Market
Kirstenbosch Craft and Food MarketQuality crafts and delicious artisanal foods are available from more than 200 stalls at the Kirstenbosch Craft and Food Market held on the last Sunday of each month at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
Active adventure
Challenge yourself with the Midlands Ultra Triathlon
Challenge yourself with the Midlands Ultra TriathlonChallenge yourself with the Mandela Day TriathlonSouth Africa on the big screen
1South Africa on the big screenHere, we bring you some of the best on-screen locations that you can experience on your next trip to South Africa – and which films to watch before you visit!1The Great African sea forest and beyond - Learn more about the inspiration behind 'My Octopus Teacher'
The Great African sea forest and beyond - Learn more about the inspiration behind 'My Octopus Teacher'The Oscar-winning documentary celebrates South Africa’s biodiversity, the 3 rd most biodiverse country on Earth, and home to the only place in the world where the Marine Big five (Southern Right Whales, Dolphins, Great White Sharks, Cape Fur Seals and African penguins) are all in close proximity to the shore.Soul-searching in South Africa
Soul-searching in South AfricaNever has wellness been more relevant, with health and immunity now at the forefront of consciousness after months spent at home during lockdown, and entirely new concepts added to the plethora of health concerns - from Zoom fatigue and maskne to the loneliness induced by self-isolation. Here are some of South Africa’s top wellness experiences for travellers to nurture the mind, body, and spirit on a 2021 post-lockdown trip.There's a lot more to South Africa than Lions and Springboks!
There's a lot more to South Africa than Lions and Springboks!It’s rugby’s ultimate adventure, the greatest tour of all. Every four years the very best players from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales unite as one to undertake a truly remarkable journey.The Robberg Nature Reserve
The Robberg Nature ReserveThe Robberg Nature Reserve lies along South Africa's gorgeous Garden Route and is famed for its flourishing Cape fur seal colony, whales, incredible southern ocean and coastal bird life and unique fynbos.An aerial adrenaline rush – Ceres Zip Slide Tour
An aerial adrenaline rush – Ceres Zip Slide TourThe Ceres Zip Slide Tour, in the Western Cape, offers Africa’s longest zip line, with 8 slides that allow for a 1.4km aerial journey amid beautiful scenery.Windsurfing in Cape Town
Windsurfing in Cape TownWindsurfing is popular in Cape Town - Bloubergstrand and Langebaan are popular destinations. Windsurfing is also popular inland on lakes, dams and rivers.
Vibrant culture
Meet some of the local content and talent responsible for reviving South Africa's Tourism Industry
Meet some of the local content and talent responsible for reviving South Africa's Tourism IndustryA cultural affinity survey showed that audiences abroad are 3.1 times more likely to travel to South Africa after watching the collection highlights – proving the content as a creative solution to drive tourism into the country. Viewers of Blood and Water, were especially attracted to the landmarks and monuments depicted in the show. Attractions that were explored by co-stars of the hit show, Dillon Windvogel and Ama Qamata, in this YouTube video where they walk through the stunning city of Cape Town. South Africa’s oldest town. The Mother City.South Africa has ten World Heritage Sites proclaimed by UNESCO
South Africa has ten World Heritage Sites proclaimed by UNESCOSouth Africa boasts a remarkable number of World Heritage Sites. There are ten Sites in total as declared by Unesco given their significance in evolution and historical importance.Feast your eyes, feed your soul and be inspired by South Africa in full bloom
Feast your eyes, feed your soul and be inspired by South Africa in full bloomSouth Africa is unique. It is one country in the world where one can weave a vibrant tapestry of culture and heritage from the many and varied attractions, experiences and influences that permeate daily living.How do you enjoy a South African-style 'staycation' in the UK?
How do you enjoy a South African-style 'staycation' in the UK?How do you enjoy a South African-style 'staycation' in the UK?Welcome to Vilakazi Street
Welcome to Vilakazi StreetThe township of Soweto to the south-west of Johannesburg has transformed from a legacy of the apartheid era to a vibrant, energetic hub that will ignite your senses and immerse you in true South African culture. The thriving heart of Soweto is one of the most well-known streets in South Africa, Vilakazi Street.Discover the newly launched Brew Route
Discover the newly launched Brew RouteAttention beer lovers! 🍻 Discover the newly launched Brew Route on our story today, catering to all of your local craft desires.Ronnies Sex Shop
Ronnies Sex ShopAlong Route 62, between Barrydale and Ladysmith is the world-famous Ronnies Sex Shop. It is one of the most popular pubs on the route and travellers on the road stop for refreshments and a photograph of themselves next to the ‘Ronnies Sex Shop’ sign.
Breathtaking scenery
- Breathtaking scenery
11 reasons to visit South Africa
1Breathtaking scenery11 reasons to visit South Africa11 reasons to visit South Africa - find out why South Africa is the winter sun holiday you've been waiting for.1 - Vibrant culture
South Africa has ten World Heritage Sites proclaimed by UNESCO
Vibrant cultureSouth Africa has ten World Heritage Sites proclaimed by UNESCOSouth Africa boasts a remarkable number of World Heritage Sites. There are ten Sites in total as declared by Unesco given their significance in evolution and historical importance. - Breathtaking scenery
Feast your eyes, feed your soul and be inspired by South Africa in full bloom
Breathtaking sceneryFeast your eyes, feed your soul and be inspired by South Africa in full bloomSouth Africa is unique. It is one country in the world where one can weave a vibrant tapestry of culture and heritage from the many and varied attractions, experiences and influences that permeate daily living. - Breathtaking scenery
Six reasons to visit the Golden Gate Highlands National Park
1Breathtaking scenerySix reasons to visit the Golden Gate Highlands National ParkSix reasons to visit the Golden Gate Highlands National Park1 - Breathtaking scenery
South Africa on the big screen
1Breathtaking scenerySouth Africa on the big screenHere, we bring you some of the best on-screen locations that you can experience on your next trip to South Africa – and which films to watch before you visit!1 - Active adventure
The Great African sea forest and beyond - Learn more about the inspiration behind 'My Octopus Teacher'
Active adventureThe Great African sea forest and beyond - Learn more about the inspiration behind 'My Octopus Teacher'The Oscar-winning documentary celebrates South Africa’s biodiversity, the 3 rd most biodiverse country on Earth, and home to the only place in the world where the Marine Big five (Southern Right Whales, Dolphins, Great White Sharks, Cape Fur Seals and African penguins) are all in close proximity to the shore. - Breathtaking scenery
Soul-searching in South Africa
Breathtaking scenerySoul-searching in South AfricaNever has wellness been more relevant, with health and immunity now at the forefront of consciousness after months spent at home during lockdown, and entirely new concepts added to the plethora of health concerns - from Zoom fatigue and maskne to the loneliness induced by self-isolation. Here are some of South Africa’s top wellness experiences for travellers to nurture the mind, body, and spirit on a 2021 post-lockdown trip. - Breathtaking scenery
The Paarl Wine Route
Breathtaking sceneryThe Paarl Wine RouteThe Paarl Wine Route is along one of the country’s major wine-producing areas and some of the biggest names in the South African wine industry are found here.
Sun-soaked coast
South Africa on the big screen
1South Africa on the big screenHere, we bring you some of the best on-screen locations that you can experience on your next trip to South Africa – and which films to watch before you visit!1You’ve never met penguins like these before! Watch on Netflix
2You’ve never met penguins like these before! Watch on NetflixBoulders Beach, just outside Cape Town, has so much going for it you will be blown away by the beauty of the small hidden attraction. The ancient granite boulders protect it from the wind and large waves, which makes it an ideal swimming spot for children. Because it falls under the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area, the beach is always clean and safe, and it is rarely crowded. This comes at the cost of a small price, but who wouldn’t be willing to part ways with R65 for a day in this paradise?2Soul-searching in South Africa
Soul-searching in South AfricaNever has wellness been more relevant, with health and immunity now at the forefront of consciousness after months spent at home during lockdown, and entirely new concepts added to the plethora of health concerns - from Zoom fatigue and maskne to the loneliness induced by self-isolation. Here are some of South Africa’s top wellness experiences for travellers to nurture the mind, body, and spirit on a 2021 post-lockdown trip.The Robberg Nature Reserve
The Robberg Nature ReserveThe Robberg Nature Reserve lies along South Africa's gorgeous Garden Route and is famed for its flourishing Cape fur seal colony, whales, incredible southern ocean and coastal bird life and unique fynbos.The Bird Island Group Marine Protected Area
The Bird Island Group Marine Protected AreaOn a boat cruise around the Bird Island Group, protected by South African National Parks, you’ll see African penguins, Cape gannets, whales, sharks and dolphins.Windsurfing in Cape Town
Windsurfing in Cape TownWindsurfing is popular in Cape Town - Bloubergstrand and Langebaan are popular destinations. Windsurfing is also popular inland on lakes, dams and rivers.The Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (1)
The Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (1)The Wild Coast offers a variety of outdoor adventure activities for visitors with unspoilt, wild and natural landscapes, including hiking, horse riding, bird watching and various water sports, including fishing.Some of the world’s best surfing – Jeffreys Bay
Some of the world’s best surfing – Jeffreys BaySurfing at Jeffreys Bay on the Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast means waves that range from 3ft to 10ft and run for up to 800m.
Bustling city life
South Africa on the big screen
1South Africa on the big screenHere, we bring you some of the best on-screen locations that you can experience on your next trip to South Africa – and which films to watch before you visit!1Five historical things to see and do in Gauteng
Five historical things to see and do in GautengA look at some interesting activities to partake in during a visit to the Gauteng province.Fashion and food at South Africa’s top malls
Fashion and food at South Africa’s top mallsSouth Africa offers world-class shopping and dining in malls around Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.Beer and passion – Bridge Street Micro Brewery, Port Elizabeth
Beer and passion – Bridge Street Micro Brewery, Port ElizabethThe Bridge Street Micro Brewery in Port Elizabeth is a brewery and restaurant with its own signature beers and ciders.SAB World of Beer, Johannesburg – celebrating the history of the amber elixir in Gauteng.
SAB World of Beer, Johannesburg – celebrating the history of the amber elixir in Gauteng.South African Breweries’ World of Beer in Newtown Cultural Precinct, Johannesburg, presents a fascinating history of beer globally, and brewing in South Africa – with some welcome samples thrown in.Surfing, exploring, learning and loving life in Cape Town this summer!
Surfing, exploring, learning and loving life in Cape Town this summer!Surfing, exploring, learning and loving life in Cape Town this summer!
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