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The Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa was once “home” to the former South African president, Nelson Mandela after his release from prison. It was during this time that South Africa's former president used the serene setting of the hotel to edit his autobiography "Long Walk to Freedom" You can even book a stay in the Nelson Mandela Presidential Suite, which was voted as "Africa’s leading hotel suite" by the World Travel Awards in 2014 and offers stunning views of the garden and pool terrace. Read more here: http://bit.ly/2MiK8Vr #MeetSouthAfrica #bethelegacy

Mosey on up the N2 highway in the Western Cape towards the Eastern Cape and you will discover why the Garden Route is so famous. Read more here: http://bit.ly/2IoxpAi #MeetSouthAfrica

Sometimes you want to add some solitude and serenity to your beach holiday. South Africa is filled with quiet beaches that will help you find it. Discover these 7 secret coastal towns to explore in South Africa: http://bit.ly/2x4gbDR #MeetSouthAfrica

From fine wines to cape curries, where two oceans meet, and a billion flowers bloom. Feel the embrace of the Mother City, or get intimate with the open plains of the Klein Karoo. You decide. It’s your adventure. Explore the Western Cape: http://bit.ly/2x1CmdQ #MeetSouthAfrica

Looks like the Western Cape is in full bloom! It’s a beautiful time of year to be in South Africa! Looks like you had a brilliant time @Luciennepham. Learn more about the Cape Floral Kingdom here: http://bit.ly/2O4AJ5r #MeetSouthAfrica

Whether it’s a lazy day on a golden blue-flag beach or an action-packed adventure on the water, South Africa’s sun-soaked coast will leave you wanting more. If you have had the privilege of enjoying South Africa by the sea, post your favourite shot in the comments below. #MeetSouthAfrica

For the perfect beach day in South Africa, start your morning poolside at a coastal resort before making your way onto the beach. Spend the afternoon walking along pristine beaches, hopping on board a luxury yacht for some sailing or saying hi to the friendly African Penguins you might find on the shore. Top it off with fresh seafood and a signature South African sunset - we guarantee you'll want to do it all over again tomorrow. South Africa’s sun-soaked coast lies ready, all-year round, to share its secrets, adventures and lazy days with you. It’s 2500km of pure wanderlust. Explore it :http://bit.ly/2xXLocg #MeetSouthAfrica

It was today, 55 years ago, on 9 October 1963, that Nelson Mandela sat in the Rivonia trial, prosecuted for his belief in freedom. Let us never forget that Mandela and his comrades were hiding at Liliesleaf Farm before they were arrested. Today the farm is memorialized as a seminal location in the journey of South Africa’s struggle. Its aim is to create a unique facility that will ensure the preservation of the history and legacy of the farm. Read more about it here: http://bit.ly/2OWShAx #MeetSouthAfrica #bethelegacy

Many factors contribute to the extraordinary appeal of the V&A Waterfront. High on this list is the fact that it is one of South Africa’s top shopping destinations. Read more here: http://bit.ly/2OciNpV #MeetSouthAfrica

Discover the place where two oceans meet. Cape Agulhas is not only where the Indian and Atlantic oceans come together, it is also the most Southern tip of the entire continent! Nice photo @sven.p9! #MeetSouthAfrica

It’s World Animal Day and we’ve got a message to share. It may seem tempting to pet a lion cub or ride an elephant, but we implore you to do the responsible thing and appreciate them from a distance as they roam freely in their natural habitat. You are not promoting conservation, you are promoting imprisonment. Read more about it here: http://bit.ly/2MnOhr2 #MeetSouthAfrica