Reasons To Visit South Africa
The most economical and by far the most popular way to experience South Africa is on a self drive. The roads are good, traffic tends to be light and driving is on the left.
Within easy driving distance of Cape Town, the valleys of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek have become known as 'The Winelands'. Here you can admire the manicured rows of green and russet vines and even stop to sample the local tipple.
Cape Town – one of the world’s great cities, Cape Town has excellent accommodation, is easy to explore and is the gateway to the Wine Regions and Garden Route. Cape Town is an ideal place to start your trip around South Africa.
Hermanus and Walker Bay, near Cape Town, are perhaps the best places in the world to spot whales from the shore (Jun-Dec). Whale watching trips from boats are also popular in South Africa.
Learn how Ghandi, Paul Kruger and Winston Churchill were all involved in the battle of Spioenkop, during the Boer War, or how a hundred British soldiers held off some 4,000 Zulus at Rorke’s Drift, and how nearly 1,800 were killed a few hours earlier at the battle of Isandlwana.
South Africa offers some of the best safari in the whole of Africa. One of the best places are the private reserves of Kruger Greater Park, where you can see the 'Big Five' (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo).
South Africa boasts some spectacular scenery across the whole country. These include the imposing Drakensberg Mountains, coastal views along the Garden Route, the impressive Blyde River Canyon and the vast Karoo.
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Johannesburg is a fast-paced city with the legendary Soweto. Pretoria is more genteel, with leafy streets and historic buildings. Both a ideal bases for safaris into the Kruger and other game parks.
The Peech Hotel is located in Melrose, a chic suburb in the region of Sandton, five minutes from the Gautrain station in Johannesburg.
At the heart of the glitzy Emperor's Palace complex is the plush, five-star D'oreale Hotel. The hotel also boasts an excellent spa, top class restaurant and a beautifully designed external swimming pool.
The Intercontinental Airport Sun is a luxurious hotel, literally meters from Johannesburg International Airport.
Resembling the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the Michelangelo sits alongside Nelson Mandela Square, one of the most exclusive addresses in Johannesburg. The 242 spacious, comfortable...
The Westcliff has a deserving reputation for high standards and a lovely position in a quiet suburb of Johannesburg. It is the ideal choice for travellers looking for a luxurious option in the city.
The Saxon Hotel can be found in the Sandhurst suburb of Sandton and is an extremely exclusive getaway with six acres of garden surrounding its 26 suites. The suites are luxurious...
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