South Africa's many attractions - its unique history, diverse cultures, astonishing natural beauty, and abundant wildlife - offer endless possibilities for adventure. Among the best of South Africa's attractions is its warm and welcoming people and the unforgettable experiences that see visitors returning time and again. more

Pictures of Mpumalanga’s Ndebele people often adorn posters and guide books to South Africa because of their dazzlingly painted traditional homesteads and colourful crafts. The Ndebele's vivid geometric designs and striking traditional clothing are amongst Africa’s most eye-catching, as you’ll discover when you visit one of Mpumalanga’s Ndebele villages. more

Willowmore's historic walks, forays into country pubs, antique shops that serve great coffee, day trips to farms, craft projects and hiking spots, encounters with warm-hearted, creative people and a round of golf with enterprising caddies are all attractive features of a little Karoo town with a big heart. more

Ribolla Art, which celebrates the potters and carvers of Venda, has such a high standard that many senior members on the route are exporting their work and teaching a new generation how to tease magic from wood and clay. This has led to an explosion of talent in the area. more

The Afrikaner people have been one of the most influential forces in the formation of modern South Africa. Once the darlings of the world for standing up to the might of imperial Britain, they are renowned for their fierce self-belief. Afrikaner culture informs all aspects of national life. more

South African English culture has been one of the defining elements in shaping our Rainbow Nation. The first immigrants arrived after 1820 and established Eastern Cape towns like Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown. more

South Africa’s cultural diversity touches almost every aspect of daily life. From sipping a cup of rooibos tea, a beverage drunk by South Africans of all races; to the ancient Khoisan culture; to negotiating a path from apartheid to democracy and creating one of the world’s most liberal and inclusive constitutions. more

San heritage lives on through rock art and scientific studies of these gentle hunter-gatherers. The San Bushmen of South Africa were the country’s original inhabitants, and very likely the ancestors of all humanity. Today remnants of these fascinating people can still be found in the Northern Cape. more

Limpopo South Africa is a wildlife destination with plenty game and nature reserves including the northern Kruger National Park. Apart from game viewing and birding, it is home to the remains of ancient cultures as well as the intriguing Venda culture, steeped in myth and legend. more

The John Platter Wine Guide is internationally recognised as the country’s leading consumer wine handbook. Among South African wine accolades, a 5-star rating in the guide is something every wine maker aspires to, whilst giving wine lovers the required insight to drink and buy South African wines with confidence. more

Ndebele culture is one of the most distinctive in the country. Set apart by the lavish beaded designs of their women's attire, the stacked rings worn round their necks, arms and legs, and the trademark geometric mural art of their homesteads - they are instantly recognisable. more

George Pemba (1912-2001) painted from a tender age and kept on doing so through South Africa's dark apartheid era, when black artists were frowned upon. Only at the age of 79 was Pemba truly recognized for his exceptional contribution to South African art. more

Sport and being South African are intricately intertwined. In our country, sport is something of a religion, and no matter what our differences are, we all worship at the sporting altar. more

South Africa has a rich and vivid history, ideal for cultural tourism. A number of world-class sites have been developed to commemorate the many historical influences on South African life. Among these, you will also find many World Heritage sites, including the Cradle of Humankind. more