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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

    Private game lodges in Limpopo

    Breathtaking scenery
    Private game lodges in Limpopo
    There are many private game lodges to choose from in Limpopo, all offering visitors excellent game viewing and wilderness experiences. Accommodation options include 5-star camps, a Fair Trade Tourism lodge and even a tree house.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Witsand’s roaring dunes

    Breathtaking scenery
    Witsand’s roaring dunes
    Against the rust-red sands of the Kalahari desert in the Northern Cape, the 'roaring' white sand dunes of Witsand Nature Reserve are a mysterious natural phenomenon that emit a deep reverberating hum.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Birding at Nylsvley

    Breathtaking scenery
    Birding at Nylsvley
    Birding in South Africa necessitates a trip to the Nylsvley Nature Reserve, which protects a significant portion of the country’s largest inland floodplain. The floodplain totals 16 000 hectares when water levels are at their highest during summer. Up to 80 000 birds can be found at Nylsvley at the same time.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Birding in Rustenburg

    Breathtaking scenery
    Birding in Rustenburg
    The birdlife in Rustenburg will delight any birder – from beginner to expert twitcher. Tick off hundreds of birds, including raptors, water birds, bushveld birds and LBJs (little brown jobs) in a superb variety of habitats.
  • Wildlife safari

    Vibrant community in an upper Karoo village

    Wildlife safari
    Vibrant community in an upper Karoo village
    Amandelboom, the so-called coloured township of Williston, an isolated Northern Cape village in the Upper Karoo, has a brass band, traditional Nama Riel dancing, great Karoo hospitality, and corbelled houses nearby.
  • Sun-soaked coasts

    Wetlands, wildlife and a World Heritage Site, Elephant Coast has it all

    Sun-soaked coasts
    Wetlands, wildlife and a World Heritage Site, Elephant Coast has it all
    The KwaZulu-Natal Elephant Coast offers tourists a range of eco-orientated activities in its two main national parks, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. Within these parks, there are several nature reserves, some offering extensive game viewing and water-related activities.
  • Wildlife safari

    Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve

    Wildlife safari
    Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve
    Many of Limpopo’s rivers have their source in the mountains of the Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve, which is also dense in indigenous forest and offers accommodation.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - two countries and one unforgettable desert safari

    Breathtaking scenery
    The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - two countries and one unforgettable desert safari
    The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park combines the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park in South Africa and the Gemsbok National Park in Botswana to create a large wildlife preserve and conservation area with an abundance of wildlife.

Breathtaking scenery

  • Breathtaking scenery

    Private game lodges in Limpopo

    Breathtaking scenery
    Private game lodges in Limpopo
    There are many private game lodges to choose from in Limpopo, all offering visitors excellent game viewing and wilderness experiences. Accommodation options include 5-star camps, a Fair Trade Tourism lodge and even a tree house.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Paragliding in Hermanus offers spectacular views

    Breathtaking scenery
    Paragliding in Hermanus offers spectacular views
    Paragliding in Hermanus, a beautiful town in the Western Cape famous for its whale watching, gives you the best aerial views to watch these ocean giants.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Witsand’s roaring dunes

    Breathtaking scenery
    Witsand’s roaring dunes
    Against the rust-red sands of the Kalahari desert in the Northern Cape, the 'roaring' white sand dunes of Witsand Nature Reserve are a mysterious natural phenomenon that emit a deep reverberating hum.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Put a spring back in your step at Riemvasmaak

    Breathtaking scenery
    Put a spring back in your step at Riemvasmaak
    The Riemvasmaak Hot Springs in the Northern Cape are located north of the Augrabies Falls in a remote and rugged wilderness between the Orange and Molopo rivers. Visitors can bathe in the spring waters surrounded by a lunar-like landscape and accommodation is available.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    The /Ai-/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park is a cross-border desert experience

    Breathtaking scenery
    The /Ai-/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park is a cross-border desert experience
    The /Ai-/Ai-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park is an area of great biodiversity in the Northern Cape. The Orange River runs through it and it contains the Fish River Canyon.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Birding at Nylsvley

    Breathtaking scenery
    Birding at Nylsvley
    Birding in South Africa necessitates a trip to the Nylsvley Nature Reserve, which protects a significant portion of the country’s largest inland floodplain. The floodplain totals 16 000 hectares when water levels are at their highest during summer. Up to 80 000 birds can be found at Nylsvley at the same time.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Birding in Rustenburg

    Breathtaking scenery
    Birding in Rustenburg
    The birdlife in Rustenburg will delight any birder – from beginner to expert twitcher. Tick off hundreds of birds, including raptors, water birds, bushveld birds and LBJs (little brown jobs) in a superb variety of habitats.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Birding in Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga

    Breathtaking scenery
    Birding in Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga
    Going birding in Wakkerstroom is almost compulsory if you’re a birder. Wakkerstroom is one of South Africa’s most rewarding Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, with plenty of endemics and seldom-seen, high-altitude grassland species. Some people hardly notice the birds – they’re after the peace and a feast of craft shops.

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

  • Sun-soaked coasts

    Knysna Oyster Festival, Western Cape: the Garden Route’s annual shellfish feast

    Sun-soaked coasts
    Knysna Oyster Festival, Western Cape: the Garden Route’s annual shellfish feast
    The Knysna Oyster Festival warms up winter in this Western Cape tourist hotspot with delicious food and wine, sports and adventure, varied entertainment options and fun family activities.
  • Sun-soaked coasts

    Some of the world’s best surfing – Jeffreys Bay

    Sun-soaked coasts
    Some of the world’s best surfing – Jeffreys Bay
    Surfing at Jeffreys Bay on the Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast means waves that range from 3ft to 10ft and run for up to 800m.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Paragliding in Hermanus offers spectacular views

    Breathtaking scenery
    Paragliding in Hermanus offers spectacular views
    Paragliding in Hermanus, a beautiful town in the Western Cape famous for its whale watching, gives you the best aerial views to watch these ocean giants.
  • Active adventure

    Historical hiking on the Olifantsbos shipwreck trail

    Active adventure
    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.
  • Sun-soaked coasts

    African black oystercatchers

    Sun-soaked coasts
    African black oystercatchers
    South African birdlife is prolific. Even though African black oystercatchers are threatened, they are still relatively easy to see along many of South Africa’s beaches and rocky shores. These fascinating birds have a particular knack for harvesting tit-bits along the coast. Specialising in stubborn limpets, African black oystercatchers are skilled at living life on the edge.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Dolphin Coast’s waving sugar cane fields and stunning ocean vistas

    Breathtaking scenery
    Dolphin Coast’s waving sugar cane fields and stunning ocean vistas
    The Dolphin Coast is renowned for its beaches, warm water and subtropical climate and offers visitors not only water-related attractions and excursions but also golfing game viewing and hiking. There are cultural history sites, most notably Shakaskraal.
  • Sun-soaked coasts

    Wetlands, wildlife and a World Heritage Site, Elephant Coast has it all

    Sun-soaked coasts
    Wetlands, wildlife and a World Heritage Site, Elephant Coast has it all
    The KwaZulu-Natal Elephant Coast offers tourists a range of eco-orientated activities in its two main national parks, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. Within these parks, there are several nature reserves, some offering extensive game viewing and water-related activities.
  • Sun-soaked coasts

    Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape

    Sun-soaked coasts
    Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
    Plettenberg Bay – also known as Plett – is a popular destination for nature-lovers, adventurers and beachgoers. You’ll find plenty to do in Plett – whether you’re after a seaside holiday; a wilderness experience in pristine natural surrounds; or adrenaline-packed adventures.

Bustling city life

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

  • Vibrant culture

    Ronnies Sex Shop

    Vibrant culture
    Ronnies Sex Shop
    Along Route 62, between Barrydale and Ladysmith is the world-famous Ronnies Sex Shop. It is one of the most popular pubs on the route and travellers on the road stop for refreshments and a photograph of themselves next to the ‘Ronnies Sex Shop’ sign.
  • Vibrant culture

    Cape Malay Merang ceremony

    Vibrant culture
    Cape Malay Merang ceremony
    Merang is a Cape Malay celebration focused on food. Whether you savour the penslawar or salivate over the sweet potato and coconut pudding, a Cape Malay Merang meal is a delicious slice of community history.
  • 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.
  • Vibrant culture

    Creativity in the platteland

    Vibrant culture
    Creativity in the platteland
    The Free State has many artistic towns, Ficksburg, Clarens, Verkykerskop, Rosendal, Parys, Smithfield, Zastron, to name a few, where the more creative amongst us have settled in and made a home.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Dolphin Coast’s waving sugar cane fields and stunning ocean vistas

    Breathtaking scenery
    Dolphin Coast’s waving sugar cane fields and stunning ocean vistas
    The Dolphin Coast is renowned for its beaches, warm water and subtropical climate and offers visitors not only water-related attractions and excursions but also golfing game viewing and hiking. There are cultural history sites, most notably Shakaskraal.
  • Vibrant culture

    The South African State Theatre, Pretoria

    Vibrant culture
    The South African State Theatre, Pretoria
    The South African State Theatre is one of the top performing-arts venues on the continent. It proudly offers a distinctive pan-African experience, and is also known as the Theatre of Africa. It houses a range of venues used for performances, conferences, fashion shows, festivals and parties.
  • Vibrant culture

    Pretoria Art Museum

    Vibrant culture
    Pretoria Art Museum
    The Pretoria Art Museum is known for its impressive collection of South African art. Its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions showcase South Africa’s old masters, as well as contemporary artists. It also features a collection of international art. The museum houses both rural and urban masterpieces, and is well worth a visit for anyone interested in South African creativity.
  • Vibrant culture

    The History of the Lemba People and Exploring Limpopo’s Diverse Cultural Heritage

    Vibrant culture
    The History of the Lemba People and Exploring Limpopo’s Diverse Cultural Heritage
    Limpopo is a culturally rich and diverse area and the perfect place to delve deeper into the diverse cultures that make up South Africa. Experience the history of the Lemba people, view spectacular South African art, and learn more about Venda and Tsonga culture while visiting this beautiful region.

Active adventure

  • Sun-soaked coasts

    Some of the world’s best surfing – Jeffreys Bay

    Sun-soaked coasts
    Some of the world’s best surfing – Jeffreys Bay
    Surfing at Jeffreys Bay on the Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast means waves that range from 3ft to 10ft and run for up to 800m.
  • Active adventure

    White water rafting

    Active adventure
    White water rafting
    If you’ve never been white water rafting before, South Africa is the perfect place to give it a shot. A white water rafting expedition involves a mix of navigating through rapids at high speed and enjoying the scenery along the calmer sections of water in-between, and there are white water experiences for all levels.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Private game lodges in Limpopo

    Breathtaking scenery
    Private game lodges in Limpopo
    There are many private game lodges to choose from in Limpopo, all offering visitors excellent game viewing and wilderness experiences. Accommodation options include 5-star camps, a Fair Trade Tourism lodge and even a tree house.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Paragliding in Hermanus offers spectacular views

    Breathtaking scenery
    Paragliding in Hermanus offers spectacular views
    Paragliding in Hermanus, a beautiful town in the Western Cape famous for its whale watching, gives you the best aerial views to watch these ocean giants.
  • Active adventure

    Historical hiking on the Olifantsbos shipwreck trail

    Active adventure
    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.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    An aerial view of the Garden Route

    Breathtaking scenery
    An aerial view of the Garden Route
    The Garden Route and its spectacular coastline can be seen from small aircraft, helicopter or hot-air balloon. It can also be explored by foot in the Garden Route National Park.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Dolphin Coast’s waving sugar cane fields and stunning ocean vistas

    Breathtaking scenery
    Dolphin Coast’s waving sugar cane fields and stunning ocean vistas
    The Dolphin Coast is renowned for its beaches, warm water and subtropical climate and offers visitors not only water-related attractions and excursions but also golfing game viewing and hiking. There are cultural history sites, most notably Shakaskraal.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Scenic hiking in Mpumalanga

    Breathtaking scenery
    Scenic hiking in Mpumalanga
    Mpumalanga offers a variety of hiking trails to suit all levels of fitness and duration from a half-day trail to 5-day hikes. Blyde River Canyon offers some of the best hiking in the country.

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