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AA safari in the untouched wild, a breathtaking view, a sun-soaked beach, the pulse of a bustling city, a fascinating window into a vibrant culture, an unforgettable adventure through an outdoor playground – in South Africa you can have it all!

Wildlife safari

Breathtaking scenery

Exploring the Rainbow Nation: South Africa

Breathtaking scenery
Exploring the Rainbow Nation: South Africa
From luxury safaris and one-of-a kind cultural attractions to culinary, art, and nature explorations, South Africa truly has something for everyone. And we know this from experience
Wildlife safari

Surgery and safari in South Africa

Wildlife safari
Surgery and safari in South Africa
When it comes to post recovery and recuperation, going on safari is a good choice.
Wildlife safari

Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve - ecotourism at its sweetest

Wildlife safari
Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve - ecotourism at its sweetest
It’s so close to Joburg you can see the city skyline from some vantage points. But you’re still in the wild— with over 200 species of birds, big game animals and predators
Wildlife safari

Game viewing from the saddle of your mountain bike

Wildlife safari
Game viewing from the saddle of your mountain bike
Mountain biking through the Kruger National Park is a wonderful way to get up close and personal with the local terrain – and to see some fascinating and beautiful creatures .
Wildlife safari

A safari adventure for the whole family

Wildlife safari
A safari adventure for the whole family
Taking your children on safari is an amazing adventure for the whole family to enjoy together.
Wildlife safari

Rietvlei Nature Reserve - a land of water

Wildlife safari
Rietvlei Nature Reserve - a land of water
Have the perfect picnic, enjoy some cycling and horse riding or view wildlife while you explore the Rietvlei Nature Reserve.
Wildlife safari

Mala Mala Game Reserve - the ultimate wildlife experience

Wildlife safari
Mala Mala Game Reserve - the ultimate wildlife experience
Experience the ultimate in luxury game reserves at Mala Mala.
Wildlife safari

Learn to dive and appreciate one of South Africa’s greatest predators

Wildlife safari
Learn to dive and appreciate one of South Africa’s greatest predators
Not only do we have the Big 7 (rhino, elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard, whales and great white sharks); we also have an incredible array of endemic bird and plant life.

Breathtaking scenery

Breathtaking scenery

Exploring the Rainbow Nation: South Africa

Breathtaking scenery
Exploring the Rainbow Nation: South Africa
From luxury safaris and one-of-a kind cultural attractions to culinary, art, and nature explorations, South Africa truly has something for everyone. And we know this from experience
Breathtaking scenery

The delight and complexity of South African architecture

Breathtaking scenery
The delight and complexity of South African architecture
If calamity were to strike humanity, and archaeologists of a distant future were to enquire about how we lived, they would draw upon our architecture to paint a picture of who we were.
Breathtaking scenery

Must-visit places in the Cape Winelands

Breathtaking scenery
Must-visit places in the Cape Winelands
Must-visit places in the Cape Winelands.
Breathtaking scenery

Drakensberg Mountains - the barrier of spears

Breathtaking scenery
Drakensberg Mountains - the barrier of spears
A haven for adventurous travellers. From the simple pleasure of walking one of many trails, to exploring the rugged mountain peaks the Zulus call uKhahlamba—“the barrier of spears”—the Drakensberg experience offers you adventure, nature, culture and angelic hymns.
Breathtaking scenery

Paternoster - a definitive Cape West Coast fishing village

Breathtaking scenery
Paternoster - a definitive Cape West Coast fishing village
Paternoster is a peaceful town lined with fishermen’s cottages, where great seafood and the local lifestyle become all-consuming pastimes.
Breathtaking scenery

Echo Caves - an underground wonderland

Breathtaking scenery
Echo Caves - an underground wonderland
Visit the Echo Caves in Limpopo, and enjoy its well-lit walkways showcasing the beautiful dripstone formations, and the beautiful Crystal Palace and Madonna Room caves. You will appreciate why these caves are described as an underground wonderland.
Breathtaking scenery

Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve - endemic treasures

Breathtaking scenery
Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve - endemic treasures
Take a walk along a series of boardwalks—see and smell red, white and black mangroves flourishing alongside wading birds, mudskippers and crabs, and finish with a breathtaking view of Durban.
Breathtaking scenery

The fascination of South African cave adventures

Breathtaking scenery
The fascination of South African cave adventures
South Africa offers a variety of caves for you to explore, from hominid fossil sites and ancient San cave paintings.

The Kruger National Park – a safari destination that can’t be missed.

Not only can you catch a glimpse of the famous Big Five, but you'll find yourself surrounded by hundreds of species of birds, ancient trees, winding rivers, superb accommodation and adventure.

Sun-soaked coast

Breathtaking scenery

Exploring the Rainbow Nation: South Africa

Breathtaking scenery
Exploring the Rainbow Nation: South Africa
From luxury safaris and one-of-a kind cultural attractions to culinary, art, and nature explorations, South Africa truly has something for everyone. And we know this from experience
Sun-soaked coasts

The 10 best restaurants in Cape Town

Sun-soaked coasts
The 10 best restaurants in Cape Town
It’s hard to keep up with Cape Town’s energetic culinary scene. From its restaurant-lined streets to glorious lunches in the winelands a mere 20-minute drive from the city, there’s a reason some refer to the Mother City as SA’s foodie capital.
Sun-soaked coasts

Hibiscus Coast - the coast of many colours

Sun-soaked coasts
Hibiscus Coast - the coast of many colours
The subtropical paradise of the Hibiscus Coast offers a myriad of delights.
Sun-soaked coasts

Seven secret coastal towns in South Africa

Sun-soaked coasts
Seven secret coastal towns in South Africa
Everyone loves a little beach time and it’s even better if you don’t have to share it with a crowd.
Sun-soaked coasts

Durban - fun, sun, and LGBTQ+ friendly

Sun-soaked coasts
Durban - fun, sun, and LGBTQ+ friendly
You’re guaranteed a warm welcome when you visit any of Durban’s welcoming establishments which are open to the LGBTQ+ community.
Sun-soaked coasts

Durban's promenade - a golden mile of sun, sea, restaurants and entertainment (1)

Sun-soaked coasts
Durban's promenade - a golden mile of sun, sea, restaurants and entertainment (1)
Whether you start in the north or south, prefer the morning salty breeze to the evening’s gentle sunset, walk, run, amble, stand or sit, Durban’s beachfront promenade has a golden mile of options.
Sun-soaked coasts

Muizenberg Beach - surf’s up

Sun-soaked coasts
Muizenberg Beach - surf’s up
Ever dreamt of taking to the waves and feeling the exhilarating thrill of carving through water, wind in your hair?
Sun-soaked coasts

The Sunshine Coast - bursting with adventure

Sun-soaked coasts
The Sunshine Coast - bursting with adventure
The Sunshine Coast - bursting with adventure.

Bustling city life

Breathtaking scenery

Exploring the Rainbow Nation: South Africa

Breathtaking scenery
Exploring the Rainbow Nation: South Africa
From luxury safaris and one-of-a kind cultural attractions to culinary, art, and nature explorations, South Africa truly has something for everyone. And we know this from experience
Bustling city life

Cape Town: A South African historically significant city

Bustling city life
Cape Town: A South African historically significant city
Popularly known as the “Mother City”, the city has some of South Africa’s most important history and culture.
Vibrant culture

Joburg’s most iconic buildings

Vibrant culture
Joburg’s most iconic buildings
The buildings in this ever-evolving city certainly reflect its rich heritage.
Bustling city life

The history of Joburg, City of Gold

Bustling city life
The history of Joburg, City of Gold
Johannesburg, the metropolis with the country’s tallest skyscrapers, was once just veld (bush), dotted with rocky outcrops, scrubby bush and a network of streams.
Bustling city life

The 10 best restaurants in Joburg

Bustling city life
The 10 best restaurants in Joburg
Just like the city itself, the dining scene in Jozi is constantly changing.
Bustling city life

Eating out in Cape Town - an eclectic mix of restaurants

Bustling city life
Eating out in Cape Town - an eclectic mix of restaurants
You will discover a bold, experimental and contemporary food scene in Cape Town.
Bustling city life

Quirky hotels - trailers, ox wagons, tree houses and even a castle (3)

Bustling city life
Bustling city life

Montecasino - explore Italy while visiting Johannesburg

Bustling city life
Montecasino - explore Italy while visiting Johannesburg
Designed to meticulously represent an old Italian village in Tuscany, this entertainment complex has over 2km of restaurants and entertainment venues, and an 8500m2 gaming casino.

Add some adventure to your township tour at the Orlando Towers

The Orlando Towers bungee in Soweto adds a whole new dimension to sightseeing in this famous Johannesburg township.

Vibrant culture

Breathtaking scenery

Exploring the Rainbow Nation: South Africa

Breathtaking scenery
Exploring the Rainbow Nation: South Africa
From luxury safaris and one-of-a kind cultural attractions to culinary, art, and nature explorations, South Africa truly has something for everyone. And we know this from experience
Vibrant culture

Xhosa culture: the clans and customs

Vibrant culture
Xhosa culture: the clans and customs
The AmaXhosa are part of three nations known as Nguni that are found in South Africa. The other two are AmaSwazi and AmaZulu.  The AmaXhosa settled in the Eastern Cape and over time spread to the Western Cape.
Vibrant culture

Cape Malay cuisine: food that feeds the soul

Vibrant culture
Cape Malay cuisine: food that feeds the soul
A food group born from the souls of slaves, in its heart, one motto: make sure our people are fed.
Vibrant culture

The Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela of the Pilanesberg

Vibrant culture
The Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela of the Pilanesberg
In the north-eastern corner of the Pilanesberg, where the Big Five roam the plains and platinum sits in abundance under the soil, you’ll find the ancestral home of the Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela people.
Vibrant culture

Bapedi history, traditions, culture and food

Vibrant culture
Bapedi history, traditions, culture and food
The Bapedi tribe (also known as Pedi and Basotho) arose from small chiefdoms that were formed before the 17th century.
Vibrant culture

Xhosa cuisine: the dishes and traditions

Vibrant culture
Xhosa cuisine: the dishes and traditions
Xhosa cuisine: the dishes and traditions
Vibrant culture

Shaka kaSenzangakhona, the founder of the Zulu kingdom

Vibrant culture
Shaka kaSenzangakhona, the founder of the Zulu kingdom
King Shaka kaSenzangakhona has been portrayed as a blood-thirsty dictator who ruled through coercion and instilled fear in his people. Contrary to these misrepresentations, early colonial accounts portray him as a keen international trader who went out of his way to protect the traders between 1824 and 1828.
Vibrant culture

Venda culture

Vibrant culture
Venda culture
Venda culture and traditions are rooted in the responsibilities of the royal leaders, who are referred to as mahosi or vhamusanda in the Luvenda language, which means chiefs or traditional leaders who are royal leaders.

Active adventure

Breathtaking scenery

Exploring the Rainbow Nation: South Africa

Breathtaking scenery
Exploring the Rainbow Nation: South Africa
From luxury safaris and one-of-a kind cultural attractions to culinary, art, and nature explorations, South Africa truly has something for everyone. And we know this from experience
Active adventure

10 great restaurants in South Africa

Active adventure
10 great restaurants in South Africa
South Africa’s streets, shores and vineyards are lined with so many incredible restaurants, it’s a hard task narrowing them down into a short bucket list.
Active adventure

Gin: SA’s trendy drink

Active adventure
Gin: SA’s trendy drink
Gin is the buzzword on everyone’s lips in Cape Town at the moment.
Vibrant culture

The Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela of the Pilanesberg

Vibrant culture
The Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela of the Pilanesberg
In the north-eastern corner of the Pilanesberg, where the Big Five roam the plains and platinum sits in abundance under the soil, you’ll find the ancestral home of the Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela people.
Active adventure

South African wines

Active adventure
South African wines
South African wines are simply an infusion of the old winemaking methods combined with new ones to create modern bottled poetry for you.
Active adventure

Great small-town foodie stops

Active adventure
Great small-town foodie stops
It’s often worth it leaving behind the big lights and taking a road tip to explore small-town cuisine, or even making a trip of it and spending a night or two and exploring what else is on offer.
Vibrant culture

Traditional African food in South Africa

Vibrant culture
Traditional African food in South Africa
The food story of South Africa.
Bustling city life

The 10 best restaurants in Joburg

Bustling city life
The 10 best restaurants in Joburg
Just like the city itself, the dining scene in Jozi is constantly changing.

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