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South Africa
A world in one country, South Africa’s diversity is nothing short of astounding.
A world in one country, South Africa’s diversity is nothing short of astounding.
Perched at the tip of a vast continent, South Africa draws more visitors than anywhere else in sub-Saharan Africa, and with a warm year-round climate, convenient UK flight connections and a melting pot of cultures it's easy to see why. Lying in the shadow of Table Mountain, Cape Town is among the world's must-see cities, home to fabulous restaurants, designer boutiques, luxurious hotels and the famous V&A Waterfront. You can swim with penguins at Boulders Beach, explore the brightly painted houses of Bo-Kaap, drive to Cape Point to witness oceans collide, or even visit Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years.
With Table Mountain at its back and the ocean at its feet, Cape Town is one of the most beautifully sited cities in the world.
Resplendent vineyards set against a backdrop of Cape Dutch estates and rugged, craggy mountains, and just an hour’s drive from Cape Town.
Sandstone peaks twisted by the elements into strange formations, ancient San rock art, craggy mountains and colourful spring flowers make the desolate Cederberg an absolute must-see.
The malaria-free parks of the Eastern Cape make an excellent extension to a drive along the Garden Route, while its coast offers everything from hidden waterfalls to spectacular surf breaks.
Kruger National Park and the private reserves that share its unfenced border offer spectacular Big Five game viewing. Nearby is the aptly named Panorama Route, whose standout feature is the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon.
The southernmost edge of Africa offers some of the best whale watching in the world plus a coastal terrain of lakes, mountains, forests and golden beaches.
A small province with a big personality, Gauteng is the beating heart of South Africa, not to mention its most prosperous part with both Johannesburg and Pretoria in its grasp.
Also known as the Zulu Kingdom, KwaZulu-Natal provides a tantalising mix of majestic mountains, Indian Ocean beaches, spectacular wildlife and traditional Zulu culture.
Two of South Africa’s hidden gems, Madikwe and the Waterberg offer malaria-free game viewing in spectacular surroundings, well away from the crowds of Kruger and elsewhere.
The Northern Cape is home to Tswalu Kalahari, the largest privately protected conservation area in South Africa. It also bears witness to one of the most spectacular explosions of wildflowers on the planet.