Presents

Discover South Africa

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Food and wine. Wildlife. Culture and inclusivity. Sustainability. Outdoor and adventure. There are many things that come to mind when you picture the vibrant culture of South Africa – and they’re all things that drive so many visitors to experience this quintessential holiday destination for themselves.

Below, you’ll find guides to experiencing the best of the country’s authentic culture. Whether you’re having a braai and a glass of wine in the Cape Winelands, exploring the Cango Caves or tracking big game on Mount Camdeboo, a trip to South Africa is guaranteed to live long in the memory.

Hitting the road

Live our South Africa with Lorna Maseko

Experience the best of South Africa with Lorna Maseko, a premiere female Black ballerina in South Africa and a renowned television chef. Her love of her country and its produce has culminated in a two-week road trip around South Africa, being inspired by the people, the produce and the landscape to develop new recipes.

Below, Lorna shows us her vision of the country, via video clips and notes that act as a travelogue to her experiences in destinations including Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, The Karoo, The Battlefields, Cradock, Drakensberg, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Hermanus and Elgin.

Click on the pins within the map to watch her experiences.

Durban Beachfront

Part of the Golden Mile and home to Durban Funworld amusement park, with cable car rides and swimming pools with slides

Cape Town

A port city on South Africa’s southwest coast set on a peninsula near Table Mountain, known for food and drink and cultural experiences

The Battlefields

An iconic Anglo-Zulu battlefield and the site of conflicts that shaped the history of South Africa during the 19th century

Fugitives Drift Lodge

A world-renowed five-star lodge, with awe-inspiring battlefield tours

Drakensberg

The eastern portion of the Great Escarpment, famous for hiking routes, mountains and nature reserves with waterfalls and wildlife

Photo by Marlin Clark via Unsplash

Lekkerwater Beach Lodge

A protected marine area with stunning ocean views, and one of the best places in the country for whale-watching

All Out Adventures

Situated in the unspoilt Northern Drakensberg, it offers ten adventurous activities set in a spectacular venue

Stellenbosch

A town surrounded by Cape Winelands vineyards and mountainous nature reserves, with Cape Dutch architecture giving a sense of its Dutch colonial history

Giants Castle Resort

Nestled in the central part of the ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park, this World Heritage Site is the jewel of an area steeped in history

AfriCamps at Pat Busch

A camp in Pat Busch Mountain Reserve set on 2,000 hectares of mountain fynbos shrubland that's home to the rare Protea Flower

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Five-star award winning eco paradise, with breathtaking, panoramic views of the ocean, home to the marine Big Five

Elgin Valley

A lush area in the Overberg region of South Africa, circled by mountains, home to great wines and beautiful nature views

Hemel en Aarde

A beautiful wine region set in a valley stretching inland from the coastal town of Hermanus

Hermanus

A seaside town known for its whale watching opportunities, plus beautiful beaches and an old harbour

Johannesburg

The capital of the Gauteng province, known for museums including Nelson Mandela's residence, the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill

Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve

A luxury stay with conservation experiences set in a Malaria-free game reserve in the heartland of Big Five safari

Photo by Richan Fourie via Unsplash

Graaff-Reinet

The sixth-oldest town in South Africa, with a flourishing produce market, home to ostrich and sheep farming and the mohair industry

Photo by Mzimasi Ndzombane via Unsplash

Nieu-Bethesda

A former church town once famous for Karoo lamb angora goats, with a contemporary identity as a home of outsider art

Cradock

The capital of Karoo Heartland in the upper valley of the Great Fish River, renowned for wool and mohair production

Durban

A city on the east coast of South Africa known for African, Indian and Colonial influences

Montusi Mountain Lodge

Luxury lodge in Northern Drakensberg with panoramic view of the Amphitheatre escarpment

Clarens

The Jewel of the Eastern Free State, famous for sandstone mountains and picturesque spots, and acclaimed for trout fishing

Nelson Mandela Capture Site

A visitor centre marking the arrest spot of Nelson Mandela

African Vineyard Hotel

An ideal stopover en route to most iconic Northern Cape destinations

!Xaus Lodge

A four-star award-winning game lodge situated in unique desert environment, with awards for fair trade and responsible tourism

FARMHOUSE58 at Project 58

Part of Project 58, a community driven by wellness, connection and co-creation with nature, known for comfort and simplicity

The great outdoors: adventure travel in South Africa

Outdoor and adventure in South Africa

South Africa is cut from a different cloth when it comes to adrenaline-pumping pursuits. If you can imagine an outdoor adventure, you can probably find it amongst the country’s coasts, mountains, deserts and rainforests

Everybody’s invited: culture and inclusivity in South Africa

Culture and inclusivity in South Africa

In the wake of apartheid, restorative justice has helped foster a diverse culture rife with artistic wonders, a thriving food and drink industry and a powerful commitment to telling the story of the country's history

Flora and fauna: wildlife and conservation in South Africa

Wildlife in South Africa

Looking to get up-close-and-personal with the wild? South Africa is one of the world’s leading destinations for experiencing wildlife, birds to whales and everything in between

Smoke and vines: food and drink in South Africa

Food and drink in South Africa

With bold flavours, iconic dishes and world-renowned wines, there's nowhere better for a gastronomical getaway than South Africa

The way forward: sustainability in South Africa

Sustainability in South Africa

With its vast wealth of wildlife and natural beauty, ensuring that it remains pristine has long been practised as an imperative, with world-leading conservation and sustainability initiatives