Discover South Africa

South Africa offers a great introduction to the many jewels of the African continent. Tourists here will find classic African scenery: golden savannah, great gaping gorges, and hauntingly beautiful deserts, as well as their favorite African creatures – and, as a bonus- the creature comforts. Apart from the big-name game parks of Kruger National Park and the Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa is home to some of the world’s most luxurious private game reserves and lodges. Wildlife lovers come here from all corners of the globe in search of the “Big Five”: lion, buffalo, leopard, rhino, and elephant, and often they find it, and so much more.

Coral reefs, shark dives, dragon-backed mountain ranges, white-water rafting, and golden beaches lapped by legendary surf breaks are some of South Africa’s many other attractions. Traveling around this vast land and touring the vibrant cities, visitors can learn about the nation’s turbulent history: in Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful cities; in Durban, a melting pot of cultures and cuisines, at the poignant museums and galleries in Johannesburg, and in Soweto, birthplace of Nelson Mandela, who helped birth democracy in this astoundingly diverse nation.

Top attractions in South Africa

Cape Town

Cape Town

Cape Town has a wild beauty and elegance all its own. Its buzzing harbor and streets house nightlife and storefronts, and its beaches and mountainous surroundings are bursting with flora and fauna that never cease to amaze, even for the locals.

Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park

Where nearly 2 million hectares of unrivaled diversity of life forms fuses with historical and archaeological sights – this is real Africa.The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa.

Kwazulu Natal Coast

Kwazulu Natal Coast

The Dolphin Coast is one of South Africa’s most popular and most beautiful holiday spots. The beautiful region stretches from the Tongaat river south of Ballito to the Umhlali river, with numerous resorts nestled along the coast. Dolphins sightings are a must.

Cape Winelands

Cape Winelands

The Cape Winelands is known as the culinary capital of South Africa; titillate your taste buds while savouring some of the world’s finest wines in Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Taste locally produced cheeses, olives and quality fruit and organic produce.

Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Sabi Sands Game Reserve

The most famous private game reserve of all. Sabi Sands Game Reserve, adjacent to South Africa’s flagship Kruger National Park, offers a safari experience found nowhere else in the world. Game viewing possibilities and selection of lodges are simply unparalleled.

Phinda Private Game Reserve

Phinda Private Game Reserve

Phinda Private Game Reserve encompasses an impressive 28 555 hectares (70 560 acres) of protected wildlife land in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Showcasing one of the continent’s finest game viewing experiences and is home to Africa’s Big Five.

Garden Route

Garden Route

High on the must-see lists of most visitors to South Africa is the Garden Route, and with good reason: you can’t help but be seduced by the glorious natural beauty. The coast is dotted with excellent beaches, while inland you’ll find picturesque lagoons and lakes.

Madikwe Game Reserve

Madikwe Game Reserve

Madikwe Game Reserve regarded as one of the best conservation areas in Africa and offers the Big 5 in a 680 km2 park (750 km2). The park offers a number of luxurious lodges as well as community lodges. Madikwe Game Reserve is situated in a malaria-free zone.

Johannesburg

Johannesburg

From traditional ‘muti’ (medicine) shops to exclusive boutiques in upmarket malls, theatres, museums, cultural villages, restaurants, beautiful walks in indigenous gardens and more, Johannesburg is a diverse cultural melting pot and the best shopping destination.