South Africa is a vast, beautiful and diverse country that is often considered the jewel of Africa. Its varied landscape consists of a mix of mountains, deserts, savannah and forests. There’s nowhere else in Africa with such an array of landscapes. Most of these majestic landscapes are accompanied by an abundance of flora and fauna, much of it indigenous. South Africa’s dramatic countryside is complimented by its amazing towns and cities, including Cape Town, one of the worlds great cities. So from safari’s to city life, a visit to South Africa is a wonderful and memorable experience.
South Africa’s attractions are both many and varied. It’s considered one of the great outdoor destinations of the world and it’s no surprise why. There’s amazing safari parks, diving, hiking and adventure sports that rival such activities anywhere else in the world. The country is also home to some unique and fun cities, from the spectacular Cape Town to Port Elizabeth and Durban further along the southern coast.
South Africa has a history that is both fascinating and tragic in equal measures and there’s some excellent historical attractions to see. The countries history is reflected in its people, many of who’s heritage is from another country. This multicultural population gives South Africa a varied and delicious cuisine with plenty of exceptional dishes to sample. Lastly but by no means least, the country is home to many unique experiences. From scaling the heights of Table Mountain in Cape Town to cage diving with great white sharks in Hermanus or Durban, there’s amazing memories to be made.
South Africa is located in the southern hemisphere on the southern tip of Africa. It shares borders with 6 other African nations. It borders Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe to the north, while to the east it borders Mozambique and Eswatini. The small country of Lesotho is completely encompassed within South Africa.
South Africa also has an extensive coastline that stretches for 1,740 miles. The Atlantic Ocean lies to the west of the country while the Indian Ocean lies to the south and east. The two famously need at Cape Point, just south of Cape Town.
The best time to visit South Africa is determined by where you’re planning to visit and what you’re planning to do. If you’re planning on a safari, it’s generally accepted that the cooler winter months of May to September are the best time for viewing animals in South Africa’s many safari parks, including Kruger National Park. If you’re planning a visit to Cape Town, the summer months of December through February are typically best. This period does coincide with the school holidays and peak season, so attractions are busier and hotel prices increase during this time. The garden route and southern coast area is generally best visited during February to April, when the weather is good but crowds have reduced. Hiking is best undertaken in the spring or autumn months.
From the natural world, to towns and cities and adventure activities, there’s no shortage of things to discover and experience in South Africa. It would take months to see all of this vast countries attractions, so we’ve collated some of the countries highlights in a number of different areas.
There’s no dispute that Cape Town is South Africa’s finest city but there’s plenty of other vibrant towns and cities in the country. While crime is always a concern within cities in South Africa, a common sense approach alleviates most of the risk.
Our top 5 towns and cities in South Africa are:
It’s often remarked that South Africa is a nature lovers paradise and it couldn’t be truer. From amazing safari parks, to penguins on the beach and spectacular landscapes, mother natures hand has touched every part of this country.
Our top 5 natural attractions in South Africa are:
South Africa is a paradise for adrenaline lovers. The country has a wealth of activities, some of which can only be done in very few destinations across the world. From one of the worlds highest bungee jumps to cage diving with great white sharks, there’s some amazing adventures laying in wait.
Our top 5 adventure activities in South Africa:
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