Welcome to South Africa (BW)

Choose your country and language:

Africa

Global
Angola
Botswana
DRC
Ethiopia
Ghana
Kenya
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
Nigeria
South Africa
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Americas

USA
Argentina
Brazil

Asia Pacific

China
India
Japan
South Korea
Australia

Europe

France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
United Kingdom

AA place where unforgettable memories are weaved from genuine wide smiles and your adventures inspire a lifetime of stories to tell over and over again. Allow us to show you our places of wonder - places that not only fill us with great pride but also take our breath away, no matter how many times we see them. Allow us to take you to our favourite hangouts, restaurants, markets, hidden getaways and sites that tell our long and amazing human story. Allow us to introduce you the real South Africa, the one we fall in love with every day.

We can't wait to welcome you to our home!

10 REASONS

to explore
South Africa

01

Vibrant culture

With Ndebele, Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Swazi, Venda, Afrikaans, Cape Malay, Cape Coloured, Khoisan and European cultures all calling this land home, South Africa is certainly a melting pot of diverse cultural depth worth exploring!

02

Active adventure

Fancy taking a dip with a great white shark? Or hiking up a mountain? What about plunging off the world’s highest commercial bridge bungee? Whatever gets your heart racing, South Africa’s got it!

03

Bustling city life

From the calm serenity of sundowners at the beach in Cape Town to the boundless energy of a nightclub in Johannesburg, South Africa’s cities buzz with the soul of a nation. Feel the rhythm of South Africa in an urban safari and let the beat of the concrete jungle flow through you.

04

World Heritage Sites

South Africa has eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, areas that have been given special international status for their unique qualities. If you are interested in culture and South African history, then you may well want to consider visiting one of these sites.

05

Breathtaking scenery

Endless horizons, deep valleys, soaring mountains, cliff sides overlooking endless oceans – a journey through South Africa will take your breath away and leave you with memories that will last forever.

06

Sun-soaked coasts

Teeming with marine life and some of the best surfing the world has to offer and an abundance of blue-flag beaches, South Africa’s sun-soaked coast lies ready all-year round to share its secrets, adventures and lazy days with you.

07

Something for everyone, everywhere

Whether you’re in it for wildlife, adventure, lifestyle, culture or scenery – there are always multiple experiences for every type of traveller around the corner no matter which part of the country you’re in. That’s the beauty of it!

08

Exceptional value

You won’t need to put yourself out of pocket for your South African adventure. With options available for every budget, South Africa offers exceptional value for your hard earned money.

09

World-class infrastructure

Whether you’re hitching a ride via plane, train, bus or car, with world-class infrastructure, it’s easy to get to your next South African adventure.

10

Wildlife safari

When you've seen a pride of lions resting in the shade in summer or a herd of elephant crossing the road on their way to the watering hole, it’s an incredible reminder of why the untouched wild has always been so inspiring. Explore it!

01 Vibrant culture

02 Active adventure

03 Bustling city life

04 World Heritage Sites

05 Breathtaking scenery

06 Sun-soaked coasts

07 Something for everyone, everywhere

08 Exceptional value

09 World-class infrastructure

10 Wildlife safari

“Joburg has a lot more history than meets the eye. I’ve really enjoyed visiting some of the apartheid sites, the Cradle of Humankind, Maboneng Precinct just to name a few. And all of them have a rich history and story to them. If you’re looking for a very affordable family outing in Joburg, then I recommend you pay Lilliesleaf Fam in Rivonia a visit”

Michael Hall,

Botswana

What would you like to experience?

Breathtaking scenery

Breathtaking scenery

A journey through South Africa will take your breath away and leave you with memories that will last forever.

Bustling city life

Bustling city life

Feel the rhythm of South Africa in an urban safari and let the beat of the concrete jungle flow through you.

Vibrant culture

Vibrant culture

With numerous cultures calling this land home, South Africa is certainly a vibrant melting pot worth exploring!

Active adventure

Active adventure

Whatever gets your heart racing, South Africa’s got it!

Wildlife safari

Wildlife safari

An incredible reminder of why the untouched wild has always been so inspiring.

Sun-soaked coasts

Sun-soaked coasts

South Africa’s sun-soaked coast lies ready all-year round to share its secrets, adventures and lazy days with you.

South Africa on social media

You may be ready for the wildlife, but are you ready for the sunsets. The best part is, it happens every day. Amazi… https://t.co/U93pCHePIy

From royal to prisoner to president, he was one of many who would rewrite South Africa's history. Visit the Eastern… https://t.co/9cAXq96ZLW

The extensive road network in South Africa means that bus or coach travel is a simple and often very cost effective… https://t.co/1vup5RKjsL

The extensive road network in South Africa means that bus or coach travel is a simple and often very cost effective… https://t.co/t3hWAlLehK

The incredible sculptural piece that marks where Nelson Mandela was arrested while posing as a chauffeur on his ret… https://t.co/wrELEGqM1l

Today South Africa and the world celebrates #MandelaDay Visit the spot where the man himself was arrested on 5 Augu… https://t.co/NPfYk65QGp

Visit the home where Nelson Mandela lived in Vilakazi Street and honour those who lost their lives in the struggle… https://t.co/PaoybWg6rz

Today South Africa celebrates Mandela Day! Visit the spot where the man himself was arrested on 5 August 1962 and w… https://t.co/m1gdrNrRDz

No matter where you’re from, when you visit South Africa, you are truly coming home. Find out how a team of scienti… https://t.co/vUg5WZoFE4

#RIPJohnnyClegg https://t.co/AMteaMvZ4n

In the north-eastern corner of the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, where the Big Five roam the plains and platinum sits… https://t.co/CRDNTamRWy

Thousands of flamingos in Kimberley's Kamfers Dam offer a rare and lovely sight. This area is one of only four bree… https://t.co/wIoQ0oJctI

No matter which direction you turn, Cape Town will have a spectacular view to take your breath away. Amazing photo… https://t.co/u0Cm295oJS

South African Tourism has welcomed the news from Department of Home Affairs that seven countries have been added to… https://t.co/r3FgAOu7v9

If there is one thing South Africans know, it’s meat. But we don’t barbeque, we shisa nyama. Find out what that mea… https://t.co/J6AWlJ14Ha

Widely regarded as one of the best golfers in the world, Gary Player personally designed the Gary Player Country Cl… https://t.co/gpmek8z5MQ

RT @MTVBaseAfrica: Today the crew decided to visit the @tsitsikammatourism nature Reserve, as a matter of fact this is the perfect place to…

RT @bonang_m: It’s always sunny in Durban. 💐☀️🇿🇦 #MySAExperience https://t.co/H8Nxfu5XQ1

Copyright © 2019 South African Tourism
|Terms and conditions|Disclaimer|Privacy policy