Welcome to the gardens of Eden.

Over the Tankwa Karoo National Park, clouds sketch your thoughts onto a clear blue sky.

From the flattest to the tallest to the oldest to prettiest to the most dramatic,South African mountain ranges are astounding.

Tumbling 70m in two double streams, with water rainbows, white spray and a deep, dramatic pool, this is what waterfalls are supposed to look like.

When you visit this place you will truly understand the restorative power of nature.

The Cape Winelands is an unforgettable Western Cape visitor attraction where you can choose one of a multitude of official routes.

It is one of the most beautiful parts of the African continent where you can enjoy ocean views that stretch for miles.

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.

aha Bongani Mountain Lodge offers guests a peaceful retreat in the heart of Mpumalanga.

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.

Company's Garden in Cape Town is a great place for travellers to spend a few hours unwinding and exploring the natural, historical and architectural attractions.

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.

Regionally this rugged, mountainous wilderness is known as the Cederberg, and incorporates the West Coast, Clanwilliam and the Cedarberg Mountains.

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.

Shakaland is a cultural replication of a Zulu “Umuzi” or homestead, complete with 55 very comfortable beehive huts that overlook the Phobane Lake.

The South African flag is an enduring symbol of unity and overcoming adversity as a nation.

A walk up the beautiful Company’s Garden, at the top of Cape Town, takes you to the South African Museum.

Basotho traditional cuisine is all about think stews, salty porridges, dried veg, yoghurt and spicy seeds. The culture is rich, hearty and historical.

Albert Luthuli was the first African to receive a Nobel peace Prize. The Luthuli museum commemorates his life and achievements.

The Iziko Slave Lodge tells a story of slaves who were captured in South East Asia and brought to the Cape by the Dutch East India Company.

The Iziko Slave Lodge tells a story of slaves who were captured in South East Asia and brought to the Cape by the Dutch East India Company.

Paul Kruger Street Synagogue, the first synagogue to be constructed in Pretoria, was expropriated by the government in 1952 and converted into a special Supreme Court.

As he made his way through Tanzania for the first time since 1962, he arrived in the city of Mbeya. This was a cathartic moment for Mandela, marking the first time he had truly felt free. In Long Walk to Freedom, he wrote, “I then truly realised that I was in a country ruled by Africans. For the first time in my life, I was a free man … I felt the burden of oppression lifting from my shoulders … I was being judged for the first time not by the colour of my skin but by the measure of my mind and character.”

The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory is committed to preserving the work of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Walking in the footsteps of a great man - a remarkable museum dedicated to Madiba

Run for unity at the Mandela Day Marathon and enjoy the beautiful KZN Midlands scenery.

Pretoria Central Prison is arguably the most infamous prison where Mandela was held before he was transferred to Robben Island.

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.