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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Surrounded on three sides by towering mountains in a setting reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands, Franschhoek was founded by Huguenot refugees. In fact, Franschhoek translates as 'French corner'.
La Fontaine is beautifully positioned in a peaceful residential area just off Franschhoek's main street, overlooked by the surrounding mountains. This large, early 20th century...
Akademie Street Guesthouses comprises three beautifully restored cottages, resting amongst pretty gardens of flower borders and lemon trees. Each cottage sleeps just two people...
Franschhoek Country House and Villas is situated in the outskirts of Franschhoek with superb views across vineyards and the surrounding mountains.
The Last Word Franschhoek is a great property offering luxury, superb hospitality and a great location in the centre of this pretty village.
Renamed from La Couronne after a recent fire, the Mount Rochelle Hotel is sure to bounce back as good as ever. A classic, colonial hotel set on a hillside overlooking the town, it...
La Residence is tucked away in the tranquil vineyards of Franschhoek Valley. It is located on the private wine and olive estate commanding breathe taking views of the surrounding...
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