The project is driven by Africa!Ignite, a leading rural enterprise development agency with a passion for empowering women, youth, and innovative entrepreneurs. By fostering sustainable small businesses and creating opportunities for a fair income, WOWZULU strives to transform these beautiful yet economically deprived areas. Through WOWZULU, visitors discover the concept of 'inclusive destinations' where the previously marginalised communities are linked to the bustling tourism economy. The various destinations offer diverse experiences, from cultural exploration with local cuisine tastings, artist visits, and craft marketplaces to nature-based activities such as village and nature reserve tours, tractor rides, and snorkeling. These places also blend traditional and modern lifestyles, showcased through semi-rural tours, rural life exploration, and a combination of history and comfort with local museum visits. Through WOWZULU's various cultural engagements, guests can observe the harmonious blend of traditional and modern customs in the rural communities across KwaZulu-Natal.

“With food, we can change the world" - Chef Marcus Modimokwane #MG200Young 2021. GQ SA Top 5 Chefs 2021.

South Africa is a marvel. Not only does the country boast warm and welcoming people, but it has also an array of culinary offerings enough to cater to any palate and feast. We continue with our celebration of South Africa’s women in the tourism and hospitality sector and this time we catch up with foodie, Marina Appelbaum Marina Appelbaum grew up in the kitchen of the iconic Three Sisters Cafe in Hillbrow which her mother ran for 28 years, with a family legacy like hers it is unsurprising that she is the owner of two thriving eateries - Nikos and The Old Ducky French Café in Pineslopes in Fourways, Johannesburg.

This women's month, experience the North West like never before with curated itineraries made just for you by South African Tourism and Netflix JIVA.

This women's month, experience KwaZulu Natal like never before with curated itineraries made just for you by South African Tourism and Netflix JIVA.

This women's month, experience the Eastern Cape like never before with curated itineraries made just for you by South African Tourism and Netflix JIVA.

This women's month, experience Gauteng like you've never before with curated itineraries made just for you by South African Tourism and Netflix JIVA.

Home to glorious stretches of beaches, mountainous terrains, jaw-dropping rock formations, a rich catalogue of plant and wildlife which includes the Big 7 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo, Southern Right whales and Great White sharks), South Africa’s Eastern Cape province is also the birth place of the late global icon and humanitarian - Nelson Mandela. The acclaimed leader, whose birthday is celebrated globally through acts of kindness on 18 July, was born and raised amongst this province’s lush valleys and winding rivers.

Weddings on wine estates can be very beautiful and romantic and there are many Cape Winelands wine estates to choose from – many venues have a small chapel in their grounds for the ceremony, or offer scenic spots among vines, in manicured gardens or in historic buildings. You can choose to have your wedding inside a wine cellar (in winter when it’s cold) or outdoors surrounded by beautiful Cape mountains (when the sun is shining and it’s warm).

Visit Royal Malewane if you are looking for luxury and opulence in the heart of the bushveld.

Paternoster is a well-known fishing village along the Cape West Coast. It’s a great place to visit if you want to relax, go for long walks or hikes, swim in the cold Atlantic, watch out for whales, and dolphins and seals, and the bird life is prolific.

Stellenbosch, in the Western Cape, is a popular destination for wine travellers. But it offers many other attractions.