South Africa

On your holiday to South Africa, you could learn about the country’s colonial past in the battlefields of KwaZulu Natal, or focus on its more recent history with a visit to Robben Island. Take a relaxed road trip along the Garden Route, enjoying views over the wave-lashed coast. Or go on a Big Five safari in the Eastern Cape. Meanwhile, rail journeys traversing South Africa’s mountain ranges, grasslands, and semi-arid Karoo Desert allow you to see the country’s untouched, far-flung areas.

10 Reasons why you should visit South Africa

1) Wild Life Safari
2) Vibrant Culture
3) Active Adventure
4) Breathtaking Secenery
5) Sun Soaked Coasts
6) Bustling City Life
7) Worldclass infrastructure
8) World heritage sight
9) Exceptional value
10) Something for everyone, everywhere

Places to Visit

South Africa is one of the continent’s most varied countries, and choosing which places to visit on your trip can be daunting. There are the cities to consider: unmistakable Cape Town, overlooked by its constant companion Table Mountain; and up-and-coming Johannesburg, which has become a hotspot for art galleries and bohemian markets. Big Five safari destinations include Kruger, one of Africa’s oldest and largest national parks, while further days can be spent exploring the history of the Battlefields, chinking glasses in the Winelands or strolling the wild shores of Plettenberg Bay.

Essential Information

• Time Zone GMT+2
• Currency South African Rand (ZAR)
• Visa Information British citizens do not need to obtain a visa for South Africa for stays of up to 90 days. Strict entrance policies apply for passengers traveling with children under the age of 18.
• Language English is widely spoken
• Health Information Some special vaccines are required for travel to certain areas of South Africa.

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