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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

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

  • Mapungubwe: Home to Africa’s lost kingdom

    Mapungubwe: Home to Africa’s lost kingdom
    The wooden Confluence Viewing Deck at Mapungubwe National Park overlooks the floodplains of the Shashe and Limpopo rivers, where three countries meet. Here South Africa’s northern border (in Limpopo Province) touches Botswana and Zimbabwe. Several look-out platforms along the treetop boardwalk, showcase the area’s spectacular scenery. In the distance, ancient sandstone formations jut out from savannah grasslands and in the foreground luscious riverine forests outline the water’s edge.
  • WOWZULU: Pioneering Sustainable Community Tourism in Rural KwaZulu-Natal

    WOWZULU: Pioneering Sustainable Community Tourism in Rural KwaZulu-Natal
    The project is driven by Africa!Ignite, a leading rural enterprise development agency with a passion for empowering women, youth, and innovative entrepreneurs. By fostering sustainable small businesses and creating opportunities for a fair income, WOWZULU strives to transform these beautiful yet economically deprived areas. Through WOWZULU, visitors discover the concept of 'inclusive destinations' where the previously marginalised communities are linked to the bustling tourism economy. The various destinations offer diverse experiences, from cultural exploration with local cuisine tastings, artist visits, and craft marketplaces to nature-based activities such as village and nature reserve tours, tractor rides, and snorkeling. These places also blend traditional and modern lifestyles, showcased through semi-rural tours, rural life exploration, and a combination of history and comfort with local museum visits. Through WOWZULU's various cultural engagements, guests can observe the harmonious blend of traditional and modern customs in the rural communities across KwaZulu-Natal.
  • Putting power in the people's hands

    Putting power in the people's hands
    Bordering Namibia and Botswana, the Northern Cape Province is defined by the Kalahari Desert. Though the vast, open landscapes of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park may appear to be desolate at first glance, it is home to a vibrant array of desert-adapted creatures and semi-arid vegetation that thrives in its harsh wilderness. This is also where you’ll find !Xaus Lodge, pronounced ‘kaus’, which means ‘heart’ in the Nama language. This rustic, 4-Star hotel is a tranquil oasis in this sun-baked northern corner of South Africa. It is defined by its peaceful solitude, while its remote location boasts unparalleled stargazing opportunities. To prevent any unnecessary little light pollution, all the lodge lights are covered and directed to the ground.
  • Setsong Tea: Building Communities today for tomorrow future

    Setsong Tea: Building Communities today for tomorrow future
    Setšong Tea Crafters is an Award-Winning Agri-business and vehicle for the development of natural indigenous flora found in the natural landscapes of South Africa, more prominently within the rural areas of Limpopo. The enterprise stimulates the economy in collaboration with rural cooperatives from Limpopo developed by a community development organization; Siyaphila Youth Support Services.
  • Lebo’s Soweto Backpackers: Offering Experiences Anchored on Sustainable and Responsible Practices

    Lebo’s Soweto Backpackers: Offering Experiences Anchored on Sustainable and Responsible Practices
    Lebo's Soweto Backpackers, located at the heart of South Africa’s largest township, values sustainability and invites guests to become part of this ethos. Visitors have the opportunity to mingle with locals around a crackling fire and contribute meaningfully to the local economy and community development. Long-term visitors are given the opportunity to contribute to the township through various volunteering opportunities. They can help organise after-school activities and engage children and youth in constructive, meaningful spare time. These efforts are coordinated with Hero Holidays, an organisation promoting responsible tourism. In Lebo's open-air kitchen, guests can participate in an authentic cooking experience, preparing traditional Sowetan meals using fresh ingredients from the garden and local markets. This endeavour not only upholds the concept of 'farm to table', but also supports local producers.
  • De Kleine Prince; the enigma in the karoo

    De Kleine Prince; the enigma in the karoo
    Found in the tiny Karoo town of Prince Albert, De Kleine Prince is an enigma; because on the one hand, it is just a house. Yet after hearing that the visionary, creative owner of this house spent five years renovating, you might wonder what on earth he has been up to all this time! But once you’ve seen, stayed, and experienced De Kleine Prince you will understand, because this space is far more than just a house. It is a carefully considered, beautifully designed, warm, and welcoming home; a place imbued with palpable passion, love, and incredible attention to detail; a carefully curated, layered space, filled with fabulous yet functional furniture, perfectly placed art, and veritable treasure trove of, well, treasures.
  • Bulungula Lodge - a pioneer in sustainable living and community development

    Bulungula Lodge - a pioneer in sustainable living and community development
    Tucked away in the awe-inspiring landscape of the Eastern Cape province, this unique destination invites backpackers and cultural explorers to immerse themselves in the vibrant life of a traditional Xhosa community where sustainability is the order of the day.
  • From humble beginnings to a sustainable oasis in the North West

    From humble beginnings to a sustainable oasis in the North West
    Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Bojonala District in the North West province, Thaba Legae Guest Lodge has risen from modest beginnings into a beacon of sustainability and community empowerment.

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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