WHAT TO DO, SEE, DISCOVER, AND EXPERIENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA For travellers of all ages, South Africa is one of the top destinations in the world. From luxury safaris and one-of-a kind cultural attractions to culinary, art, and nature explorations, South Africa truly has something for everyone. And we know this from experience!

As the first country in the world to include a sexual orientation protection clause in our Constitution to ensure the rights of all people and the fifth country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage, South Africa is the LGBTQ+ capital of Africa.

Hyatt House Sandton is a residential-hotel concept where an apartment-like environment is created for guests to live like residents during their stay, together with all the bells & whistles that guests would experience at any Hyatt Hotel around the world. This concept is ideal for guests who wish to continue their everyday routines while travelling, as guests’ lifestyles aren’t significantly disrupted with this “feel-at-home” environment.

Kiff Kombi Tours was established in 2016 by Drew Campbell, a South African-born Australian. Drew moved to Australia with his family at a young age but always held South Africa dear to his heart with dreams of one day returning and living in South Africa permanently. After visiting South Africa as a young adult, Drew realised that there was so much more for tourists to see; he wanted visitors to South Africa to see the country through a more authentic lens, unearthing the country’s best kept secrets.

British travellers can now visit South Africa without requiring hotel quarantine upon return. With its wide-open spaces and COVID secure protocols, South Africa cannot wait to welcome travellers again.

South Africa offers an exceptional value for money year-round – the 2021 Post Office Worldwide Barometer** again ranked Cape Town as the fifth best value destination and even more affordable than the Costa Del Sol, Spain and better value than Vietnam and Sri Lanka. Holidaymakers to South Africa can spend as little as £1.57 on coffee, £1.84 on a bottle of beer, £2.99 on a glass of wine and only £35.01 for dinner for two with wine.

The property is located within the leafy suburbs of Houghton in Johannesburg and it was Nelson Mandela’s primary residence where he hosted the likes of former US First Lady Michelle Obama and Former US President Bill Clinton. The residence was later used as the headquarters for the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

The Maboneng Township Arts Experience is a non-profit destination development initiative with community sustainability and development at its core. Its founder, Siphiwe Ngwenya, is one of many artists in South Africa who has faced numerous challenges in exhibiting his work and getting a foot into South Africa’s art industry.

Howzit! You’ve started university, met great people and tried new things. Congrats! Don’t stop there – continue the adventures in South Africa. Magnetic Mzansi awaits.

The route incorporates a few of South Africa’s iconic natural sites and is centered around the Blyde River Canyon, the word’s third largest canyon. Located in the north east province of Mpumalanga, the Panorama Route can be completed in a day and is the perfect pre- or post-safari meander.

He then meets Jozi local, Charles Ncube, and heads into the heart of the township. Soweto’s vibrant Vilakazi Street is the only street in the world which was home to two Nobel Peace Prize-winners – Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. It isn’t long before Gregg meets a couple of Soweto locals to sample the unique township flavours of vetkoek (deep-fried dough) and mango atchar (a sweet and spicy mango condiment).

A country as large and diverse as South Africa offers a staggering array of must-see attractions. Here’s where to start...