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SSouth Africa is a dynamic, vibrant destination that offers an unrivalled wealth of experiences to the traveller. And who better to serve as ambassadors than the people who know it best - the locals. Meet Your South Africa with the people that know it best. #MeetYourSouthAfrica

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MEET YOUR SOUTH AFRICA
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Cities

South Africa's cities provide a wealth of things to see and do.

Food & Drink

Explore the country through its delicious food and drink.

Culture

South Africa is a gloriously diverse country exemplified through its arts and culture.

Adventure

From climbing mountains to surfing waves, South Africa is a playground of adventure.

Wildlife

South Africa is blessed with abundant wildlife including the Big 5.

Natural Beauty

South Africa does not disappoint when it comes to natural beauty.

10 REASONS

to explore
South Africa

01

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!

02

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!

03

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!

04

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.

05

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.

06

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.

07

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.

08

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.

09

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.

10

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!

01 Wildlife safari

02 Vibrant culture

03 Active adventure

04 Breathtaking scenery

05 Sun-soaked coasts

06 Bustling city life

07 World-class infrastructure

08 World Heritage Sites

09 Exceptional value

10 Something for everyone, everywhere

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