South Africa

A melting-pot of flavours, colours and sounds, South Africa is a vibrant country. Its diversity is rooted in its 11 official languages, each representing a unique culture in different areas of the country. Fondly known as the “rainbow nation” South Africa is still moulding its identity in a blend of rural and urban landscapes, where traditional meets modern.

Cape Town and the surrounding peninsula is South Africa’s city of romance, with its curvaceous beaches hugging the gorgeous coastlines, exquisite wine estates, Victorian architecture and a vibrant nightlife comprised of art cafés and quirky bistros. Table Mountain is the heart of Cape Town, dividing the city into distinct areas of botanical gardens, lush forests, hiking trails and vineyards cascading down its majestic slopes. Swim with penguins at Boulders Beach or see a jazz band at Kirstenbosch Gardens. The scenic West Coast, Route 62 and Garden Route are also well-worth exploring.

The cosmopolitan city of Johannesburg runs at a frenetic pace, home to sharp contrasts of wealth and poverty, with its townships cowering beneath lavish high-rises. Joburg’s laidback neighbour, Pretoria, is the administrative capital of South Africa.

Nature seekers will love the Eastern Cape with its unspoilt Wild Coast region sprawling into traditional homelands of the native Xhosa people. Port Elizabeth is a gateway to the east coast with Addo Elephant Park, Jeffrey’s Bay and the resplendent Drakensberg Mountains at your fingertips.

A scenic drive along the Maloti Route affords you breathtaking views of the Free State escarpment with the red sandstone boulders and sun-kissed wheat fields of the Golden Gate Highlands National Park.

With so many bold sights, sounds, flavours and attractions to discover, South Africa is a hub of excitement and adventure beckoning to be explored.

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