The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is one of South Africa’s oldest national botanical gardens, and can be found on the slopes of Table Mountain.

Water scarcity does not mean you should delay or cancel your trip – South Africa is ready to welcome you on a once in a lifetime adventure while encouraging visitors to use water responsibly when travelling through our beautiful country.

Inland from the Cape’s famous Garden Route, over breathtakingly beautiful mountain passes, magnificent red rocks and the wide open spaces of the Klein Karoo, you’ll find Oudtshoorn – once known internationally as the ostrich capital of the world.

The Mpumalanga province is home to the beautiful Blyde River Canyon – one of the world's largest canyons, the Sudwala Caves – the world's oldest; and the Kruger National Park – arguably the world's most famous wildlife sanctuary.

The Musina Nature Reserve is home to South Africa's largest collection of baobabs

Famous for its golden sandstone sentinels, the Golden Gate Highlands National Park is a breathtaking destination.

The Sabie Waterfalls Route in Mpumalanga is one of South Africa's best-kept secrets.

The little town of Hogsback has become an arts and crafts colony, a photographer’s preferred location, a nature lover’s haunt and a honeymoon couple’s top choice of romantic hideaways in the Eastern Cape.

Covering a distance of 60km in and around Pretoria, the Tshwane Explorer steam train trip is the perfect way to spend a leisurely afternoon.

Chapman’s Peak Drive on the Atlantic Coast, between Hout Bay and Noordhoek in the Cape Peninsula, is one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world.

Hiking, biking and walking are pursuits perfectly suited to the expansive Magaliesberg mountains.

Spanning nearly 400 000km2 in the geographic midriff of South Africa, the Great Karoo must be one of the quietest places on Earth.

Stellenbosch is internationally renowned for its beautiful environment, wine farms, street cafés, restaurants, quality wines, historical buildings and its famous university.

Let us introduce you to our places of wonder that make us swell with pride and take our breaths away again and again.

The breathtaking Valley of a Thousand Hills is an exciting component of Durban and South Africa's province of KwaZulu-Natal – the Kingdom of the Zulu.

The busy little farming town of Sabie is ideally situated to act as a base for exploring Mpumalanga’s beautiful Panorama Route and its awesome scenery.

Just head on over to Franschhoek or Stellenbosch (or both) where you can sip, swirl and swallow your way through some of the best wines South Africa has to offer.

South Africa’s best-known landmark, Table Mountain in the city of Cape Town, is a hiker’s paradise with numerous trails, amazing views and plenty of interesting things to learn

Sutherland in the Northern Cape, you’ll get one of the best views of the universe this world has to offer.

The route offers some of the best land-based whale watching spots on the planet, but it doesn’t stop there.

If you’re looking for the complete coastal forest experience, Tsitsikamma, in the Eastern Cape has to be on the top of your list.

From horizon-to-horizon, orange daisies take over the Namaqua National Park in spring.

A festival involving snakes, a reed dance with thousands of Zulu maidens or a mass religious gathering of the Shembe are all cultural outings available to you when exploring Eshowe in Zululand at certain times of the year.

The Wild Coast is an unspoiled natural treasure.

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

Fourth-largest in the Southern Hemisphere, this 21km-wide port features 58 berths and is serviced by more than 20 terminal operators.

The Sharks Board is also involved in vital shark research, and educates the public about sharks and their behaviour.

Hitch a ride on some of the most spectacular waves the world has ever seen

The Valley of the Waves theme park at the Sun City resort offers visitors the chance to surf, swim and ride water chutes in the midst of the African bushveld.

Port Elizabeth has a number of wonderful beaches including the Blue Flag King’s Beach, Wells Estate Beach and Humewood Beach.

uShaka Marine World is a marine theme park in Durban, South Africa’s biggest port city.

The Garden Route is a mix of modern golf courses, ancient forests, secluded artists' communities, retirement estates, craft centres, mountain hideaways and beach holidays.

Knysna is located along South Africa’s beautiful and famed Garden Route in the Western Cape province.

Kalk Bay’s eclectic mix of people, historic buildings, cobbled streets, Bohemian bric-a-brac shops, vintage bookstores, art and antique galleries, colourful fishing vessels and excellent restaurants is what makes it so unique and charming.

Hole in the Wall is an impressive, natural rocky archway found just off the Wild Coast, south of Coffee Bay in the Eastern Cape

Wild and rugged, the Diamond Coast can be found on the far north-western coast from Port Nolloth to the mouth of the Orange River.

Durban is South Africa’s self-styled “playground” where year-round warm weather welcomes everyone to make the most of the area’s natural outdoor lifestyle.

Durban Beaches - South Africa’s very own seaside paradise

At the beautiful Boulders Beach, you can get to know our most famous birds, the African penguin.

Footsteps to Freedom will take you on a walking tour of all the great struggle sites in Cape Town.

Bishopscourt is a spellbinding residential suburb that boasts a rich history, lush valleys, oak-lined trees and pristine homes.

The Market Theatre has played and continues to play a pivotal role in South Africa’s story.

UNISA is one of the biggest and oldest universities in South Africa with over 300 000 students and 4000 teaching staff.

Visit the Ohlange Institute in Inanda - KwaZulu-Natal - where Nelson Mandela cast his first vote, and tap into critical South African history.

The FNB Stadium continues to be the preferred platform of choice for the Soweto Derby featuring Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

The Mandela House in Vilakazi Street, Soweto, is now a small but interesting museum where you can learn more about Nelson Mandela's life.

Dr. A.B. Xuma’s house in Sophiatown tells the story of a way of life during apartheid.

Take a trip through Madibaville and experience the Madiba fever for yourself.

Flat 13 Kholvad House remains one of Johannesburg’s most treasured heritage gems.

The Mandela Rhodes Building was built in 1903 and now houses the headquarters for the Mandela Rhodes Foundation.

Reliving the early years of Nelson Mandela’s life.

For the first time since his death, Nelson Mandela’s gravesite will be open to the public.

Nelson Mandela and other political leaders stood trial in the Rivonia Treason Trial at the Palace of Justice in 1964.

National Archives and Records Service of South Africa - the Reading Room is open for public use and is free of charge.

The Steve Biko Centre is located in Ginsberg, King William's Town in the Eastern Cape, and entrance is free.

Cape Town City Hall is indeed a grand old building.

The Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Facility gallows is now a museum. It memorialises the 3500 souls who lost their lives here.