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YYou won't get a better sense of South African culture, history and the amazing people that call this land home than in its bustling cities. From Johannesburg, the City of Gold, to Cape Town, the Mother City, explore South Africa's metropolitan heritage. Discover Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Polokwane, Port Elizabeth, Kimberley, and Mbombela. 

JJohannesburg

JJohannesburg, the City of Gold, has so much to offer with wonderful restaurants, relaxed sidewalk cafes, laughter-filled shebeens, glitzy shopping malls, tranquil parks, unique emotive museums and monuments, thrilling casinos, busy townships, stunning galleries, funky nightclubs, and more.

Johannesburg

DDurban

WWith warm weather all-year round, Durban welcomes you to a relaxed, outdoor lifestyle where beaches, barbecues, seafood and curry restaurants, clubs and upmarket accommodation establishments provide everything you could wish for while on holiday.

Durban

CCape Town

CCape Town ranks among the most beautiful cities in the world. With its larger-than-life mountain overlooking the City Bowl, harbour, white beaches and Robben Island beyond, this is any tourist's playground. Two World Heritage Sites, the sprawling Winelands, untouched nature reserves, beautiful botanic gardens and a buzzing waterfront are just the start of your adventure.

Cape Town

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    Cape Town Competition
    Turn up the vibe! Good food on the braai, drinks flowing, good music playing, and surrounded by friendly people. This is how we Rugby. South Africa is hosting the British and Lions Rugby Series, Star FM & Zi FM listeners stand to win big. Up for grabs are Rugby Hampers and an all-expenses-paid trip for two (2) to the Lions Series host city, Cape Town. Enter on Facebook. Follow @southafricantourismzimbabwe. Competition closes 7th August 2021. Terms and Conditions apply. Come Journey with us. There's always more to see.
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    Xhosa culture: the clans and customs

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    Cape Malay cuisine: food that feeds the soul

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    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.
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    The delight and complexity of South African architecture

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    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.
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    Xhosa cuisine: the dishes and traditions
    Xhosa cuisine: the dishes and traditions
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    African ancestors

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    African ancestors
    African ancestors continue to give Africans a shared and personal sense of self-affirmation, identity and unfettered belonging.

BBloemfontein

WWhen you’re in the Free State, or on the road from Cape Town to Joburg, you absolutely have to make a stop in Bloemfontein. With awesome museums, a great zoo, a casino, amazing architecture and a city completely encircled by a nature reserve, it’s a fantastic South African city experience.

Bloemfontein

PPretoria

KKnown as the “Jacaranda City”, for all the purple blossom-bedecked trees, Pretoria is a lovely, quiet city. It has a long, involved and fascinating history. Here you will find significant old buildings and fascinating museums.

Pretoria

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    Special Occasions Travel Playbook

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    Special Occasions Travel Playbook
    Take the leap and celebrate your next special occasion in South Africa.
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    Your family road trip of a lifetime awaits. Safe travels!
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    Hogsback Spotlight

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    Hogsback Spotlight
    Hogsback is a picturesque, whimsical village surrounded by remarkable natural beauty.
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    Cape Town Competition

    Breathtaking scenery
    Cape Town Competition
    Turn up the vibe! Good food on the braai, drinks flowing, good music playing, and surrounded by friendly people. This is how we Rugby. South Africa is hosting the British and Lions Rugby Series, Star FM & Zi FM listeners stand to win big. Up for grabs are Rugby Hampers and an all-expenses-paid trip for two (2) to the Lions Series host city, Cape Town. Enter on Facebook. Follow @southafricantourismzimbabwe. Competition closes 7th August 2021. Terms and Conditions apply. Come Journey with us. There's always more to see.
  • 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.
  • Active adventure

    10 great restaurants in South Africa

    Active adventure
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PPort Elizabeth

PPort Elizabeth (PE) is not only home to stunning beaches, interesting museums and award-winning wildlife destinations, but also some of the friendliest people in the country. It’s no surprise to visitors that it’s called the “Friendly City”.

Port Elizabeth

KKimberley

KKimberley, thanks to the fevered diamond rush of the 1870s, has a glittering past. If you’re a history buff, then you’ll know that South Africa has its past rooted in the ground and this historic little town,  the capital of the Northern Cape province is lovingly known as the Diamond City.

Kimberley

PPolokwane

PPolokwane is the capital city of Limpopo, and has a vibrant mix of people and interesting culture. With great restaurants, art galleries, museums, jazz clubs and shopping centres, it is considered the heartbeat of Limpopo.

Polokwane

MMbombela

MMbombela, the capital of the Mpumalanga province, is a vibrant, sub-tropical city that combines a rich history surrounded by untouched wildlife and plenty of adrenaline-fueled adventure.

Mbombela

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