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Historical hiking on the Olifantsbos shipwreck trail
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Historical hiking on the Olifantsbos shipwreck trail
There are various hikes on the Olifantsbos (also known as the Thomas T Tucker) shipwreck trail, situated in the Cape Point Nature Reserve, an area with more than 1 200 endemic plant species, as well as small game.
Vibrant culture
South African art galleries and museums
Vibrant culture
South African art galleries and museums
A plethora of art galleries and museums are invaluable resources for understanding South Africa’s history and cultural diversity. Custodians of the past, these institutions also track the present and offer insight into the future.
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Rovos Rail
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Rovos Rail
Rovos Rail is a train company that offers passengers a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Exploring South Africa by railroad doesn’t get fancier than this. Cross stunning expanses of countryside while sipping on champagne. Relax into a serene routine and channel Agatha Christie in the lap of luxury.
Breathtaking scenery
A French Affair in Franschhoek
Breathtaking scenery
A French Affair in Franschhoek
The Franschhoek Wine Route offers an array of innovative food and wine pairings. The town of Franschhoek has a rich Gallic heritage dating back to 1688 and refers to itself as ‘South Africa’s gourmet capital’.
Breathtaking scenery
A trip to the top of Table Mountain by cableway
Breathtaking scenery
A trip to the top of Table Mountain by cableway
Take the Table Mountain cableway to immerse yourself in the Cape Floral Region where nearly 1 500 species of plants can be found on the mountain alone.
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Surfing competitions in South Africa
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Surfing competitions in South Africa
South Africa hosts some of the world’s most festive surfing competitions, which attract some of the biggest names in the sport every year. More than 3 000km of coastline, beach breaks, reef breaks – and perfect weather conditions – make South Africa the perfect destination for surfers.
Vibrant culture
Pan African Market, Cape Town: craftmanship and art from across the continent
Vibrant culture
Pan African Market, Cape Town: craftmanship and art from across the continent
Located in a national monument in historic Long Street, Cape Town’s Pan African Market offers visitors to Western Cape an impressive display of African culture, craftsmanship and artistic talent.
Active adventure
Paragliding in South Africa
Active adventure
Paragliding in South Africa
There are great paragliding locations, and adventure companies making the most of them, all over South Africa, whether you’re an experienced pilot or a beginner looking for a tandem thrill.
Breathtaking scenery
Groot Constantia, Cape Town: the oldest wine estate in South Africa
Breathtaking scenery
Groot Constantia, Cape Town: the oldest wine estate in South Africa
Travellers in Cape Town, history fans especially, must visit Groot Constantia to see both South Africa’s oldest winelands and our shortest wine route – along with iconic Cape Dutch architecture.
Breathtaking scenery
The Best Time to Visit South Africa
Breathtaking scenery
The Best Time to Visit South Africa
From safaris to magnificent trips through the winelands in winter, to scuba diving and hiking in summer, there’s an activity for every season when travelling in South Africa.
What Should You Wear When Traveling in South Africa?
What Should You Wear When Traveling in South Africa?
South Africa’s climate ranges from Mediterranean in the southwest to subtropical in the northeast so what clothing you pack depends on the type of holiday you’re coming for and the season you’re travelling in. Plan your clothing according to what activities you’ll be doing but check out our list of handy packing tips below.
Breathtaking scenery
Exceptional Scenes: UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Africa
Breathtaking scenery
Exceptional Scenes: UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Africa
South Africa has eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, each an area of extraordinary beauty or a site of great importance to humanity. Visit Robben Island in Cape Town for important insights into South Africa’s turbulent history, or the Cradle of Humankind in Gauteng, the paleoanthropological site that has produced more hominin fossils than any other site in the world.
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