Best Places to Visit in South Africa

Cradled within a sweeping malaria-free wilderness, Addo Elephant Park is where many families discover the magic of a safari. If you’re dreaming of an elephant safari, this is where those...

Just north of Durban, this small town has all the seaside holiday essentials: a choice of beaches, kid-friendly tidal pools, warm sea and good surf. Most visitors start their Ballito...

Forming part of the Greater Kruger Park in the Limpopo Province, the Balule Game Reserve offers unfenced borders with Kruger, allowing free movement of wildlife and authentic safari experiences. A...

Stay in luxury accommodation on the city's Atlantic seaboard, sheltered from the winds that famously buffet the rest of the city. Bantry Bay is a very small suburb at the foot of Lion's Head, wedged...

Lying in the shadow of Table Mountain, lush Bishopscourt is one of Cape Town's most upmarket areas. Far from busy Camps Bay and the crowds of the V&A Waterfront, Bishopscourt, tucked away in Cape...

You've just returned from the bush: lush, wild, unforgettable. Now imagine slowing the pace, letting the horizon stretch, and simply exhaling: welcome to your exclusive pause in Camps Bay. Think...

There are few places in the world where you feel the Earth exhale. Where beauty and stillness arrive in perfect balance. Cape Point, South Africa is one of them. It's...

You drive the N2 if you want to get somewhere fast. You take Route 62 if you want to experience something beautiful. Route 62 is South Africa's most diverse tourist...

The wind tugs gently at your hair as you stand atop Table Mountain, gazing across the Atlantic. Below you, Cape Town stretches out in a mosaic of city lights, ocean...

It may be Cape Town's business centre, but it also has character, style and great food. For a traveller, a city's centre is usually its least exciting place. Unless you've...

A place where scenic drives through multi-coloured winelands are interspersed with world-class wine tastings and lazy lunches overlooking the vines Beautiful, winding roads connect the winelands and towns of Franschhoek,...

There’s a moment, when you step into De Waterkant, that feels a little like being let in on a secret. Narrow cobbled streets curve between pastel townhouses. Bougainvillaea spills over...

Dullstroom is known to some as South Africa's fly-fishing epicentre, but the appeal of this whimsical village extends beyond its abundance of trout. Dullstroom offers more than you expect from...

Large and ecologically varied, the Eastern Cape combines a wonderful coastline with excellent game-viewing opportunities in the malaria-free Greater Addo Elephant National Park and environs, The Eastern Cape is best...

There's a top-class restaurant on every corner of Franschhoek's pretty main road and beautiful wine estates blanket its tranquil valley. When the French Huguenots settled in this fertile valley they called it...

As the suburb that separates the city bowl from the foot of Table Mountain, Gardens is close to everything yet far away from the noise. Gardens is a small suburb...

For South Africa's smallest province, Gauteng packs a big punch: from energetic Johannesburg, cultural Pretoria to the ancient history of the Cradle of Humankind. The commercial heart of South Africa has...

Here body and soul get re-united and revitalised. The name "Hazyview" aptly describes the hazy, lazy days during summers, typical of the African Bushveld whilst on safari. Hazyview is entitled to boast...

The world's best destination for land-based whale watching, Hermanus also happens to be surrounded by numerous beaches and coves, a wine valley and beautiful natural scenery. Between July and November...

Just a three-hour drive from Durban is Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Africa’s oldest proclaimed nature reserve and a Big Five safari destination renowned for rhino conservation. Once the personal hunting grounds of...

Visit this small fishermen's town to enjoy the catch of the day at the harbour, take a cruise around the bay or scour the local markets. Only 20 kilometres along...

Imbali combines the game and wild spaces of Kruger National Park with the exclusivity of a private concession. Situated in central Kruger National Park some 35-kilometres southeast of Orpen Gate,...

You’ve made your decision, and now it’s down to the logistics: you’re going on safari in Africa, and your dream starts in Johannesburg. This sprawling city is known affectionately as...

Tucked between the Drakensberg Mountains and Kruger’s western border, Kapama Game Reserve is where South Africa’s untamed beauty meets effortless luxury. It’s not just a safari; it’s a sanctuary for...

Wrestle with a tigerfish, drift through a pod of hippos and soak up the charm of a vast unspoilt lake. Visiting Lake Kariba almost feels like going on a seaside holiday. Imagine...

Immense, wild, pristine, humbling: this is the Karoo. There are few places on Earth where silence feels so alive. This ancient semi-arid heartland covers nearly two-thirds of South Africa, where...

Imagine red sand dunes and scrub stretching out into the horizon; looking out, you feel as if you're the only person exploring this wilderness – there isn't another game vehicle...

They say that first impressions matter. When you begin a Kruger National Park safari, you’ll be filled with a kind of electric excitement. That’s your body telling you that you’ve...

Rising from a steamy Indian Ocean coastline to the chilly heights of the 3,000-plus-metre uKhahlamba-Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal is the most ecologically and scenically diverse of South Africa’s nine provinces Despite being...

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve in South Africa offers something rare - a true Big Five experience in a malaria-free region, designed with families in mind. Set in the Eastern Cape,...

If you've been dreaming of a South African safari, you're already imagining wide skies, warm light, and making the kind of family memories that stay with you long after you...

Just a four-hour drive from Johannesburg, Madikwe Game Reserve feels like a hidden world. One where luxury, wilderness, and family comfort come together effortlessly. Set in South Africa’s beautiful North...

A 26,000-hectare reserve committed to wildlife rehabilitation, Makalali Private Game Reserve is set in pristine bushveld and offers Big Five safaris. Once a cattle farm, Makalali underwent a restoration process...

The MalaMala Game Reserve is a well-known spot for high-end safaris in Southern Africa. It is one of South Africa's biggest private Big Five game reserves. MalaMala is famous for...

There are just three lodges in the 23,000-hectare Manyeleti private game reserve on the western edge of Kruger National Park – which means game viewing without the crowds. With no...

Meaning "Place of Stars", Manyeleti offers a tranquil safari experience with exceptional stargazing opportunities and fewer crowds. Manyeleti shares unfenced borders with Kruger National Park, Sabi Sands, and Timbavati, so...

Sink your teeth into a steak at one of Johannesburg's finest restaurants, people watch or indulge in a bit of souvenir shopping. Melrose Arch is a trendy development in the...

Imagine days among blooming flowers for as far as the eye can see and evenings with an incredible display of stars above. This is Namaqualand, a semi-desert region of South...

It may be right beside the ocean, with an incredible beach to prove it, but Noordhoek has a distinctly country feel to it. Noordhoek is a suburb of Cape Town,...

Race an ostrich, cage dive with crocodiles, crawl through the Devil's Chimney and drive one of South Africa's most scenic mountain passes. Oudtshoorn in South Africa's Western Cape is home...

A small area offering incredible natural diversity, quiet seaside towns, cottages in the mountains and tranquil riverside camping. Leaving Cape Town, the iconic Hottentots-Holland mountains mark the start of the Cape Overberg. You can travel across...

As the third-oldest town in South Africa, Paarl and its famous valley brim with local lore and terrific wines. Paarl's main road is the longest of its type in the...

The most remote corner of Kruger, Pafuri is noted for its high biodiversity, rare birds, lush fever-tree forests and the abandoned 16th-century stone-walled palace protected in Thulamela Heritage Site Flanking...

The towering escarpment that divides the breezy grassland of the highveld from the sweltering bush country of the lowveld is studded with scenic outlooks and pretty waterfalls. A popular add-on...

This prestigious 230-square-kilometre private reserve reliably produces good sightings of lion, cheetah, elephant, rhino and other wildlife over the course of a couple of days Phinda, the largest private reserve...

A two-hour journey from Johannesburg leads to Pilanesberg National Park, where families can trade city rhythms for sweeping savannahs and the thrill of South Africa’s wildlife. Tucked within the rim...

Established in 1855, the South African capital is studded with 19th-century buildings and renowned for the jacarandas that colour its streets purple in early summer. Situated just 50 kilometres north...

A Sabi Sands safari is the point where South Africa’s wilderness meets the pinnacle of luxury. Here, in this private reserve bordering Kruger National Park, the boundary between you and...

Samara Private Game Reserve - now known as Samara Karoo Reserve - is one of South Africa's most purposeful and soulful luxury safari experiences. Less about ticking boxes and more...

The city's most affluent suburb, known as "Africa's richest square mile", is home to gleaming skyscrapers, top businesses, five-star hotels, restaurants and shopping malls. Sandton, a large residential and commercial...

It's densely populated and it's constantly buzzing, but the fact that Sea Point stretches along the Atlantic Ocean gives it its charm. Sea Point is unlike the other suburbs surrounding...

Wake to silence and soft light spilling across the rugged Lebombo region. In this secluded corner of South Africa's Kruger National Park, a Singita Concession safari invites you to step...

As the oldest wine valley in South Africa, Stellenbosch is a hub for wine culture, beautiful Victorian buildings and outdoor activities in the Western Cape With more than 200 different...

Just forty minutes from Cape Town lies Stellenbosch, South Africa. A place where time seems to slow and beauty takes centre stage. Set among rolling vineyards and framed by mountains,...

Hidden away in South Africa's North West Province, Sun City is a place where luxury and laughter live side by side. Locally known as "A World Within a City", it's...

One of the world's most glorious coastal drives, the Garden Route South Africa is a picturesque stretch of coastline that takes you through lush forests, stunning beaches, and charming towns....

The Panorama Route in Mpumalanga is known for its dramatic scenery, including waterfalls, canyons, and historic towns. One of South Africa’s most scenic drives, you’ll pass iconic spots including God's...

Guaranteeing a sighting of the Big Five is risky, but it's safe to say that visiting Thornybush makes it a probability Thornybush Game Reserve is as wild and adventurous as...

A Timbavati Private Nature Reserve safari offers the wild freedom of the Greater Kruger with a quieter, more refined edge. Bordering the iconic Kruger National Park yet operating as an...

Imagine a land of vast savannah, golden grasses rippling in the wind, and dunes extending into the horizon - this is where Tswalu is focusing on unhurried safari adventures, conservation,...

Where Cape Town meets the ocean, the V&A Waterfront unfolds in a swirl of colour, culture, and quiet luxury. Stepping into it is like finding a calm harbour in the...

Track the Big Five over hills and through scenic valleys and ponder the perfection of an umbrella thorn tree. If you are looking to spot the Big Five on a tight...

The West Coast of Africa has a way of slowing you down before you even realise it’s happening. Here on the South Africa West Coast, time stretches out beside the...

Cape Town, the provincial capital of the Western Cape, is a uniquely beautiful city surrounded by rugged peaks, superb wine estates and pretty swimming beaches The most popular travel focus...

An iSimangaliso Wetland Park safari is the kind of holiday that feels like a privilege, through and through. This UNESCO World Heritage Site opens its doors to travellers in a...