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Johannesburg & Surrounds
One of South Africa’s biggest city is Johannesburg, the capital of the Gauteng Province. This city began as a gold-mining settlement and was once the home of Nelson Mandela. Johannesburg is a vibrant, bustling, modern metropolis which has a lot to offer the sightseer and explorer. Whether you are on business, in search of a cultural encounter, an adrenaline rush or simply want to relax and unwind for a few days, the city of Johannesburg has everything you’re looking for and more!
Pretoria
Pretoria (Tshwane), in Gauteng Province, is the administrative capital of South Africa and known as the "Jacaranda City" for its thousands of jacaranda trees that line the streets during summer. Pretoria is an attractive small city with a sunny temperate climate, leafy suburbs, numerous green open spaces, historical buildings, museums, galleries, theatres, entertainment venues, and the strikingly beautiful Union Buildings designed by Sir Herbert Baker.
Sun City, Madikwe & Waterberg area
Sun City Resort is located in the North West Region of South Africa and is surrounded by mountains and the untamed majesty of the African bushveld. It is adjacent to the 97-hectare, malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, where elephants, rhinos, lions and antelope roam freely. Sun City is a world unto itself and has earned its reputation as Africa's Kingdom of Pleasure. Whatever you want, you'll find it at Sun City. From sizzling entertainment, world-class casinos and restaurants which cater for all tastes, to the more relaxed poolside venues, quiet places, and lush gardens and extensive sporting facilities including two world-class golf courses. These are just some of the elements that make Sun City unique to the world's entertainment resorts.
The Madikwe Game Reserve, situated against the Botswana border, 90 km north of Zeerust, just three hours' drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria, is now one of South Africa's prime safari destinations. Madikwe is a Big Five game reserve covering some 75,000 hectare. It is one of the largest game reserves in South Africa. The rich diversity of vegetation ensures a wide range of game and the back to topography offers ideal game viewing opportunities.
The Waterberg is also malaria-free and one of the country's premier wildlife areas, featuring many private game reserves. The Waterberg was created as a sanctuary for rare and endangered animals and includes the Big Five. The Waterberg is aptly named for its strong streams that flow even in dry seasons, making for excellent game viewing.
Kruger National Park & Surrounds
The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares, is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies. With a range of accommodation and game drive safaris to suit all preferences and budgets, the Greater Kruger National Park offers you, the visitor, an exceptional experience in Africa at its best.
Your trip to this area will not be complete without a trip on the panorama route. The small town of Graskop is the gateway to Panorama, South Africa. It's a good place to set up base. Scenic landmarks with evocative names like God's Window, Wonder View, the Pinnacle, Bourke's Luck Potholes and Three Sisters as well as the awe-inspiring. Lisbon, Berlyn and MacMac waterfalls are a short drive away. Adding some historical romance into the mix, half an hour's drive from Graskop, the gold rush town of Pilgrim's Rest - a national monument in its entirety - gives you the chance to relive the 1873 gold rush in surroundings of unparalleled beauty. You can even try your hand at panning for gold.
KwaZulu Natal Province
KwaZulu-Natal is a mosaic of sights and experiences, of thrusting vital cities like Durban, a golden coastline which is the darling of surfers and swimmers, and mountains that ripple across the horizon like the waves of a brown ocean in the Drakensberg region. Here you will find soft and extreme adventure and game safaris where you eye the Big Five while lolling in luxurious comfort. This province is also the proverbial melting pot where African, Indian and European elements are stirred to create a rich stew of experiences.
Southern Cape Garden Route
The Garden Route includes one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline, whose starting point is constantly contested as towns such as Witsand, Stilbaai and Albertinia join the route that winds its way for some 200 km via George, Wilderness, Sedgefield and Knysna on to Plettenberg Bay and culminating in the Tsitsikamma Forest; a fairyland of giant trees, ferns and exquisite birdlife.
Mountains crowd close to a shoreline dotted with beaches and bays, and vividly coloured wildflowers delight the eye. Meandering trails are followed by hikers, the forests invite long, leisurely drives, and the lakes and rivers lend themselves to swimming, boating and fishing. A wide range of leisure options, spectacular scenery and a mild climate guarantee an unforgettable holiday experience when visiting the Garden Route in South Africa.
Garden Route
The Garden Route includes one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline, whose starting point is constantly contested as towns such as Witsand, Stilbaai and Albertinia join the route that winds its way for some 200 km via George, Wilderness, Sedgefield and Knysna on to Plettenberg Bay and culminating in the Tsitsikamma Forest; a fairyland of giant trees, ferns and exquisite birdlife.
Mountains crowd close to a shoreline dotted with beaches and bays, and vividly coloured wildflowers delight the eye. Meandering trails are followed by hikers, the forests invite long, leisurely drives, and the lakes and rivers lend themselves to swimming, boating and fishing. A wide range of leisure options, spectacular scenery and a mild climate guarantee an unforgettable holiday experience when visiting the Garden Route in South Africa.
Western Cape Province & Cape Town
By any standard, the Cape Town region of South Africa is one of the most beautiful and compelling places to visit on the planet. Here, in addition to a city with fascinating historical sites, excellent museums, vibrant markets and a handsomely restored waterfront you'll encounter mountain wilderness, rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, lush gardens, beautiful wine estates, superior hotels and some of the warmest, most welcoming people.
Eastern Cape
For the total South African experience, Port Elizabeth, the gateway to the Eastern Cape, is the perfect extension to the Garden Route, Settler Hinterland, Sunshine Coast and Cape. Located on the south-eastern coast of Africa, this major seaport and tourist destination is set along the dazzling shores of Algoa Bay and is fondly referred to as 'The Friendly City'. As a family and adventure holiday destination, the city offers an unbeatable and diverse mix of eco-attractions: scenic nature trails and magnificent wildlife experiences, long golden beaches, a rich historical heritage and a unique coastal climate. Tourists who take the time to discover Algoa Bay's 40km of magnificent coastline boasts a perfect combination of warm water, protected beaches and invigorating sea breezes. The beaches are wide expanses of golden sand and include Bluewater Bay, Brighton Beach, Hobie Beach, King's Beach, Pollok Beach, St George's Strand and Wells Estate. Algoa Bay is regarded as one of the best sailing venues in the world, while scuba-diving is of world-class quality with beautiful reefs, shipwrecks, fish and colourful coral species.
Victoria Falls (Zambia & Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls is one of Africa's prime travel destinations. It straddles the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia and it has grown into a busy resort and the principal gateway for safaris in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia. Although the waterfalls remain and will always be the main reason for visiting this area, plenty of other attractions have been developed over the years to turn Victoria Falls into the Adventure Capital of Africa! For the thrill-seekers whose adventurous spirit is stirred by this mighty waterfall, there are challenges that lie and wait set to test even the bravest of hearts.
Choose between white water rafting, river boarding, jet boating, abseiling, gorge swings, bungee jumping, or the ever-popular Flight of Angels - an exhilarating helicopter, or microlight flip, that takes you over the Victoria Falls and The Boiling Pot, an aptly named gorge, where the water foams and churns in its effort to escape.
Namibia
Namibia is a country of stunning contrasts with two great deserts namely the Namib with its sea of red sand that runs along the entire Atlantic coastline and the Kalahari in the eastern interior which is a sparsely vegetated savannah that sprawls across the border into neighbouring countries.
In-between lays the Central Plateau with open plains and rugged mountains. Famed for its vast open landscapes, endless blue skies, sunny weather and tranquil starry nights Namibia is the fifth largest country in Africa, encompassing 824 292 square kilometres. The country is however also one of the most sparsely populated countries with a population of only 2.2 million people.
Mozambique
Mozambique is a country on the Indian Ocean coast of Southern Africa. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Tanzania to the north and has inland borders with Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Swaziland. Mozambique's eastern coastline along the Indian Ocean is more than 1,000 km long, a fantastic draw for scuba divers, fishermen, sailors and beach lovers.
Botswana
With an area of almost 600 000 square kilometres, Botswana is virtually the same size as France or Texas. Situated in the centre of southern Africa, it is a landlocked country. Three-quarters of Botswana is technically a desert. This is what makes the Okavango Delta even more remarkable. It is a wonderful wetland within a desert, getting its waters from rain falling in central Africa, 1000km away.
Botswana is well known for having some of the best wilderness and wildlife areas on the African continent. With 38% of its total land area devoted to national parks, reserves and wildlife management areas – for the most part unfenced, allowing animals to roam wild and free – travel through many parts of the country has the feeling of moving through an immense Nature wonderland.
Botswana is the last stronghold for a number of endangered bird and mammal species, including Wild Dog, Cheetah, Brown Hyena, Cape Vulture, Wattled Crane, Kori Bustard, and Pel’s Fishing Owl. This makes your safari experience even more memorable, and at times you will feel simply surrounded by wild animals.