Although Johannesburg is the economic dynamo of South Africa, Pretoria / Tshwane remains the administrative capital. It is 48 km (30 miles) south of the metropolis. Officially, only the city centre is still called Pretoria. The city in its entirety has been renamed Tshwane, which means “We are the same”; a tribute to the end […]

For people who like to spice up their vacations with a bit of adventure, South Africa is the ideal destination. Here, you will find a wide range of exciting outdoor pursuits to choose from, no matter what the time of year. Whether you want to go canoeing on the Orange River, hunting exotic plants in […]

Kruger National Park is the largest national park in South Africa, and one of the best wildlife reserves in the world. It stretches from the Limpopo River in the north, to the Crocodile River 352 km (220 miles) to the south. The park averages 60 km (38 miles) from east to west. It is a […]

Imagine relaxing in the sun on a South African beach while the folks back at home are enduring all the discomforts of winter. Because South Africa is in the southern hemisphere, its seasons are the opposite of the northern hemisphere. The summers are generally balmy, and in the winter months the temperatures seldom dip to […]

The word Overberg is Africaans for “over the mountains.” It is an appropriate name for this remote but stunningly beautiful part of South Africa. It is near the southern tip of the country, separated from the Cape region by the Hottentots Holland Mountains. The Overberg is almost as wild today as it was when the […]

Most people going to South Africa plan to take a Big Five safari at some point during their stay and they definitely should. The experience is quintessentially African and the best opportunity to spot endangered wildlife in their natural habitats. However, if you’re looking for a more unique opportunity to get up close and personal […]

False Bay is a popular destination with Cape Town’s kids, who flock to the area, offering plenty of activities to keep them entertained. A family holiday in Cape Town just isn’t complete without a visit to False Bay on the opposite side of the Cape Peninsula. With so many activities for the little ones, you […]

When you arrive in Cape Town without a plan of what you would like to see or do, one of the most enjoyable and relaxing ways to decide just what it is you would like to see more of, is by taking a sightseeing bus tour of the Mother City. But an ordinary run-of-the-mill coach […]

When we think of Cape Town, we invariably picture the towering Table Mountain, which watches over the city day and night. However, it is less often that we associate a visit to one of South Africa’s most popular cities with going underground. There are several opportunities to go below ground rather than upwards while you […]

It’s a well known fact that South Africans have a passion for shopping, so whilst you’re away in South Africa, make the most of the opportunity to shop until you drop. With everything from large shopping malls, to speciality boutiques, to flea and arts and craft markets, you’ll find plenty of ways to splash that […]