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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.
Breathtaking scenery
The sandstone route
Breathtaking scenery
The sandstone route
South Africa's sandstone route takes you through mountainous grasslands and along the foothills of the great Maluti mountains. There you'll find dinosaur fossils, trout-filled streams, art galleries, bookshops and scenic hikes.
Breathtaking scenery
The African Pride Mount Grace Country House and Spa: perfect pampering
Breathtaking scenery
The African Pride Mount Grace Country House and Spa: perfect pampering
Pampering, relaxation and a variety of wellness therapies are just some of the attractions of the luxury African Pride Mount Grace Country House and Spa, close to both Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Vibrant culture
South Africa’s curio shops: shopping for that perfect souvenir
Vibrant culture
South Africa’s curio shops: shopping for that perfect souvenir
Visitors to South Africa are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing souvenirs; beadwork, wire sculptures, wooden carvings and other arts and crafts can be found at curio shops all over.
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Market on Main, Johannesburg: breathing vibey life into the inner city
Vibrant culture
Market on Main, Johannesburg: breathing vibey life into the inner city
Visitors to Johannesburg can shop till they drop every Sunday at Market on Main; the weekly inner-city event offering the trendiest art, design, fashion, food and entertainment, plus lots more.
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
A Tranquil Natural Sanctuary near Johannesburg: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Breathtaking scenery
A Tranquil Natural Sanctuary near Johannesburg: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
One of Joburg’s most beautiful natural spots, the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden is ideal for a day trip or a weekend picnic. Located in Roodepoort, the gardens are home to many different bird, animal and plant species and visitors are encouraged to walk the gardens and marvel at these natural wonders.
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.
Vibrant culture
Savour the flavours of Afro-cantonese cuisine
Vibrant culture
Savour the flavours of Afro-cantonese cuisine
Afro-Cantonese cuisine has its origins in the arrival of indentured mineworkers from Guangdong (formerly Canton) Province who came to Johannesburg in the 1890s. It is characterised by a higher ratio of red meat to vegetables and a much gentler spicing than in classic Cantonese cuisine.
Places of worship
Places of worship
The vast majority of South Africans belong to African Independent Churches, although all major religions are represented and have places of worship.
Live laughter at SA’s comedy clubs
Live laughter at SA’s comedy clubs
South Africa’s comedy clubs are home to real comedians who tell scathing truths about the country while making us laugh hysterically.
South Africa on social media
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