Freedom Park – a celebration of humanity and freedom

Discover the new UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Africa, including Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites and The Emergence of Modern Human Behaviour. Explore 14 historic locations honoring Mandela's legacy across Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal. Visit archaeological wonders like Diepkloof Rock Shelter and Pinnacle Point Complex in the Western Cape, showcasing early human innovation. Plan your journey with accessible tours, detailed travel tips, and cultural routes connecting you to South Africa’s rich heritage. Enhance your travel experience with guided tours, local insights, and the latest updates on these remarkable sites.

Here, we bring you some of the best on-screen locations that you can experience on your next trip to South Africa – and which films to watch before you visit!

With no jetlag, a great year-round climate (particularly during school holidays), the strength of the pound against the South African Rand giving families fantastic value for money and an incredible abundance of nature and wildlife, South Africa is an ideal destination for families. To mark the royal visit, here are some of the top family activities in Cape Town and beyond.

South Africa offers a variety of caves for you to explore, from hominid fossil sites and ancient San cave paintings.

There's something so peaceful, adventurous and yet cosseting about luxury train travel in South Africa, and the Shongololo Express is no exception.

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

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