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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

  • Breathtaking scenery

    Private game lodges in Limpopo

    Breathtaking scenery
    Private game lodges in Limpopo
    There are many private game lodges to choose from in Limpopo, all offering visitors excellent game viewing and wilderness experiences. Accommodation options include 5-star camps, a Fair Trade Tourism lodge and even a tree house.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Witsand’s roaring dunes

    Breathtaking scenery
    Witsand’s roaring dunes
    Against the rust-red sands of the Kalahari desert in the Northern Cape, the 'roaring' white sand dunes of Witsand Nature Reserve are a mysterious natural phenomenon that emit a deep reverberating hum.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Birding at Nylsvley

    Breathtaking scenery
    Birding at Nylsvley
    Birding in South Africa necessitates a trip to the Nylsvley Nature Reserve, which protects a significant portion of the country’s largest inland floodplain. The floodplain totals 16 000 hectares when water levels are at their highest during summer. Up to 80 000 birds can be found at Nylsvley at the same time.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Birding in Rustenburg

    Breathtaking scenery
    Birding in Rustenburg
    The birdlife in Rustenburg will delight any birder – from beginner to expert twitcher. Tick off hundreds of birds, including raptors, water birds, bushveld birds and LBJs (little brown jobs) in a superb variety of habitats.
  • Wildlife safari

    Vibrant community in an upper Karoo village

    Wildlife safari
    Vibrant community in an upper Karoo village
    Amandelboom, the so-called coloured township of Williston, an isolated Northern Cape village in the Upper Karoo, has a brass band, traditional Nama Riel dancing, great Karoo hospitality, and corbelled houses nearby.
  • Sun-soaked coasts

    Wetlands, wildlife and a World Heritage Site, Elephant Coast has it all

    Sun-soaked coasts
    Wetlands, wildlife and a World Heritage Site, Elephant Coast has it all
    The KwaZulu-Natal Elephant Coast offers tourists a range of eco-orientated activities in its two main national parks, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. Within these parks, there are several nature reserves, some offering extensive game viewing and water-related activities.
  • Wildlife safari

    Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve

    Wildlife safari
    Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve
    Many of Limpopo’s rivers have their source in the mountains of the Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve, which is also dense in indigenous forest and offers accommodation.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - two countries and one unforgettable desert safari

    Breathtaking scenery
    The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - two countries and one unforgettable desert safari
    The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park combines the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park in South Africa and the Gemsbok National Park in Botswana to create a large wildlife preserve and conservation area with an abundance of wildlife.

The Kruger National Park – a safari destination that can’t be missed.

Not only can you catch a glimpse of the famous Big Five, but you'll find yourself surrounded by hundreds of species of birds, ancient trees, winding rivers, superb accommodation and adventure.

Sun-soaked coast

  • Sun-soaked coasts

    Knysna Oyster Festival, Western Cape: the Garden Route’s annual shellfish feast

    Sun-soaked coasts
    Knysna Oyster Festival, Western Cape: the Garden Route’s annual shellfish feast
    The Knysna Oyster Festival warms up winter in this Western Cape tourist hotspot with delicious food and wine, sports and adventure, varied entertainment options and fun family activities.
  • Sun-soaked coasts

    Some of the world’s best surfing – Jeffreys Bay

    Sun-soaked coasts
    Some of the world’s best surfing – Jeffreys Bay
    Surfing at Jeffreys Bay on the Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast means waves that range from 3ft to 10ft and run for up to 800m.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Paragliding in Hermanus offers spectacular views

    Breathtaking scenery
    Paragliding in Hermanus offers spectacular views
    Paragliding in Hermanus, a beautiful town in the Western Cape famous for its whale watching, gives you the best aerial views to watch these ocean giants.
  • Active adventure

    Historical hiking on the Olifantsbos shipwreck trail

    Active adventure
    Historical hiking on the Olifantsbos shipwreck trail
    There are various hikes on the Olifantsbos (also known as the Thomas T Tucker) shipwreck trail, situated in the Cape Point Nature Reserve, an area with more than 1 200 endemic plant species, as well as small game.
  • Sun-soaked coasts

    African black oystercatchers

    Sun-soaked coasts
    African black oystercatchers
    South African birdlife is prolific. Even though African black oystercatchers are threatened, they are still relatively easy to see along many of South Africa’s beaches and rocky shores. These fascinating birds have a particular knack for harvesting tit-bits along the coast. Specialising in stubborn limpets, African black oystercatchers are skilled at living life on the edge.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Dolphin Coast’s waving sugar cane fields and stunning ocean vistas

    Breathtaking scenery
    Dolphin Coast’s waving sugar cane fields and stunning ocean vistas
    The Dolphin Coast is renowned for its beaches, warm water and subtropical climate and offers visitors not only water-related attractions and excursions but also golfing game viewing and hiking. There are cultural history sites, most notably Shakaskraal.
  • Sun-soaked coasts

    Wetlands, wildlife and a World Heritage Site, Elephant Coast has it all

    Sun-soaked coasts
    Wetlands, wildlife and a World Heritage Site, Elephant Coast has it all
    The KwaZulu-Natal Elephant Coast offers tourists a range of eco-orientated activities in its two main national parks, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. Within these parks, there are several nature reserves, some offering extensive game viewing and water-related activities.
  • Sun-soaked coasts

    Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape

    Sun-soaked coasts
    Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
    Plettenberg Bay – also known as Plett – is a popular destination for nature-lovers, adventurers and beachgoers. You’ll find plenty to do in Plett – whether you’re after a seaside holiday; a wilderness experience in pristine natural surrounds; or adrenaline-packed adventures.

Add some adventure to your township tour at the Orlando Towers

The Orlando Towers bungee in Soweto adds a whole new dimension to sightseeing in this famous Johannesburg township.

Active adventure

  • Sun-soaked coasts

    Some of the world’s best surfing – Jeffreys Bay

    Sun-soaked coasts
    Some of the world’s best surfing – Jeffreys Bay
    Surfing at Jeffreys Bay on the Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast means waves that range from 3ft to 10ft and run for up to 800m.
  • Active adventure

    White water rafting

    Active adventure
    White water rafting
    If you’ve never been white water rafting before, South Africa is the perfect place to give it a shot. A white water rafting expedition involves a mix of navigating through rapids at high speed and enjoying the scenery along the calmer sections of water in-between, and there are white water experiences for all levels.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Private game lodges in Limpopo

    Breathtaking scenery
    Private game lodges in Limpopo
    There are many private game lodges to choose from in Limpopo, all offering visitors excellent game viewing and wilderness experiences. Accommodation options include 5-star camps, a Fair Trade Tourism lodge and even a tree house.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Paragliding in Hermanus offers spectacular views

    Breathtaking scenery
    Paragliding in Hermanus offers spectacular views
    Paragliding in Hermanus, a beautiful town in the Western Cape famous for its whale watching, gives you the best aerial views to watch these ocean giants.
  • Active adventure

    Historical hiking on the Olifantsbos shipwreck trail

    Active adventure
    Historical hiking on the Olifantsbos shipwreck trail
    There are various hikes on the Olifantsbos (also known as the Thomas T Tucker) shipwreck trail, situated in the Cape Point Nature Reserve, an area with more than 1 200 endemic plant species, as well as small game.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    An aerial view of the Garden Route

    Breathtaking scenery
    An aerial view of the Garden Route
    The Garden Route and its spectacular coastline can be seen from small aircraft, helicopter or hot-air balloon. It can also be explored by foot in the Garden Route National Park.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Dolphin Coast’s waving sugar cane fields and stunning ocean vistas

    Breathtaking scenery
    Dolphin Coast’s waving sugar cane fields and stunning ocean vistas
    The Dolphin Coast is renowned for its beaches, warm water and subtropical climate and offers visitors not only water-related attractions and excursions but also golfing game viewing and hiking. There are cultural history sites, most notably Shakaskraal.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Scenic hiking in Mpumalanga

    Breathtaking scenery
    Scenic hiking in Mpumalanga
    Mpumalanga offers a variety of hiking trails to suit all levels of fitness and duration from a half-day trail to 5-day hikes. Blyde River Canyon offers some of the best hiking in the country.
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