South Africa isn’t widely known as a beach destination for sunbathers and beach bums, however, this African nation has long been home to many pockets of surfing meccas, with chilled-out coastal towns to match. From quaint seaside enclaves packed with cool coastal shops and restaurants to massive swaths of sandy city shorelines, the Rainbow nation… Continue Reading
15 Best Cities to Visit in South Africa
The southernmost country in Africa is a fascinating place to visit due to its diverse range of people and cultures that breathe life and energy into its bustling cities. With incredible landscapes and wildlife reserves bordering the metropolitan areas, you can be shopping in a mall or wandering around a museum in the morning, before… Continue Reading
16 Most Charming Small Towns in South Africa
South Africa may be home to big cities known to many around the world, but the heritage and culture of this melting pot of a country can be best seen in the many villages and small towns scattered in the valleys and plains of its vast countryside, known as the ‘karoo’. Dutch settlers, French refugees,… Continue Reading
Where to Stay in Cape Town: Best Neighborhoods & Hotels
One of the oldest settlements of South Africa, the country’s capital Cape Town was founded as a waystation in 1652 by the Dutch East India Company. Through the centuries from that point the town has grown up into a bustling and cosmopolitan city – the 10th most populous on the African continent, it is also… Continue Reading
10 Most Beautiful National Parks in South Africa
An incredibly diverse country in terms of the landscapes and ecosystems on offer; South Africa is an amazing destination for any nature lover to visit. Home to the Big Five as well as a plethora of creatures both big and small, this huge country is definitely worth visiting for its abundance of wildlife and the… Continue Reading
7 Great Day Trips from Cape Town
If you’re planning a vacation to South Africa, then you’ll almost certainly be spending time in Cape Town. Named for the Cape of Good Hope, and the southernmost city in Africa, Cape Town is an incredible destination. Surrounded by epic landscapes, beaches, cliffs and wineries, Cape Town is packed with outdoor attractions and scenery. However,… Continue Reading
10 Top Tourist Attractions in Cape Town
Cape Town was originally established as a supply station for Dutch East Indies’ ships that were headed east. Its holds a picturesque location on the South African coast, offering stunning bay and ocean views with Table Mountain as a scenic backdrop. It is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in Africa, because of… Continue Reading
10 Best Places to Visit in South Africa
South Africa has all of the features that travelers long for in a vacation destination: fine weather, gorgeous scenery, great beaches, modern accommodations and superb cuisine. The southern tip of Africa also offers an exotic array of once-in-a-lifetime adventures, from off-roading on a safari to diving with great white sharks. It’s hard to name another… Continue Reading
10 Top Tourist Attractions in South Africa
South Africa is diverse and beautiful country, about the size of France and Spain combined or roughly twice the size of Texas. Its varied cultures, intriguing wildlife, stunning scenery, and remarkable beaches make it a haven for travelers from around the world. Visitors quickly discover that the rich history and colorful inhabitants ideally complement the… Continue Reading
