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South Africa

Here is a country like no other – enter the exotic African continent through the vibrant city of Cape Town or Johannesburg and experience it for yourself. Whether you choose the freedom of one of our self-drive holidays or sit back and enjoy our fully escorted tour, we have selected itineraries which will bring you up close and personal to the best of South Africa.

An animal safari is an absolute must – the sense of privilege that you feel as you watch the big five: lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo and the elusive leopard, strut their stuff in their natural habitat will live with you forever. Then there is South African wine, which boasts a superb reputation. What better way to experience it than on a tour of the wine region? The Garden Route also is delightful – with its magnificent beaches, mountains and rivers.

Let’s be honest, where else could you go and find such a rich combination of culture, nature, wildlife, adventure and heritage? Explore it for yourself.

Information South Africa

Country guide

Capital city

Cape Town (Legislative) Pretoria (Executive)

Population

47,900,000

Area

Cape Town

The ‘Mother City’ has lots to offer and you may have trouble fitting it all in! A must is the ten-minute aerial cable car ride up to Table Mountain (weather permitting). The 360-degree view includes Table Bay, Robben Island, the Cape Flats and the Cape Peninsula. Once you’ve got your bearings, there is much to explore – from the internationally acclaimed Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, to the V&A Waterfront shopping and dining experience.

Johannesburg

South Africa’s largest city, ‘Joburg’ is dynamic and cosmopolitan. The Apartheid Museum is a moving experience and a tour of Soweto offers an insight into anti-apartheid resistance. But there are many light notes too, from African bazaars and fine

restaurants, to the world’s deepest pub in a gold mine!

Kruger National Park

We are talking world-class and world famous, offering over 2 million hectares of  spectacular wildlife. Here expert game rangers track the big five on both game drives and walking tours. This flagship park has an unrivalled diversity and includes some 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals!

Local time

11 hours London Heathrow to Cape Town (Time difference: GMT + 2)

Region in South Africa

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