South Africa occupies the southern tip of Africa, its long coastline stretching more than 2,500 kilometres from the desert border with Namibia on the Atlantic coast southwards around the tip of Africa and then north to the border with subtropical Mozambique on the Indian Ocean. South Africa is a varied country and has the third-highest level of biodiversity in the world. In fact, it is the only country to contain an entire floral kingdom of its own – the fynbos of the Western Cape has more plant species than the whole British Isles or New Zealand. Tourists also flock to Cape of Good Hope every year to witness the beautiful scenery at the edge of Africa and the zone where Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. South Africa is more than a cultural melting pot, it's a big warm potjie of culture, full of different ingredients and yummy surprises, developing its rich flavour over centuries. Get a taste of cultural alphabet soup from archaeology to Zulu. With 11 official languages and a huge gap between rich and poor, South Africa has one of the most diverse populations in the world and the new freedoms of post-apartheid South Africa have brought new life to its people. South African food celebrates our rich heritage and natural bounty of seafood, meat, game and plants, while South African wine has earned rave reviews internationally for 300 years. There is a strong cultural tradition, from ancient san rock art in caves and mountains around the country, to music pulsing through the people’s vein: from early missionary hymns and jazz to kwela, kwaito, mbaqanga and bubblegum pop, South African musicians have always given international trends an unmistakable flavour of their own.
Its capital is Bhisho. It was formed in 1994 out of the "independent" homelands of Transkei and Ciskei, as well as the eastern portion of the Cape Pro...
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The Free State is a province of South Africa. The name is a popular contraction of the previous name the Orange Free State. Its capital is Bloemfontei...
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Situated in the heart of the Highveld, Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa, with only 1.4% of the land area, but it is highly urbanised a...
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In the 1830s the northern part was the kingdom of Zululand and southern part was briefly a Boer republic called Natalia. In the 1840s the latter becam...
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The province was formed from the northern region of the Transvaal province in 1994, and initially named Northern Transvaal. The following year, it was...
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Mpumalanga lies in eastern South Africa, north of KwaZulu-Natal and bordering Swaziland and Mozambique. It constitutes 6.5% of South Africa's land are...
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North West was created after the end of Apartheid in 1994, and includes parts of the former Transvaal province and Cape Province, as well as most of t...
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It includes the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, which is part of a trans-frontier park with Botswana. It also includes the Augrabies Falls and the dia...
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The capital is Cape Town. Prior to 1994, the region that now forms the Western Cape was part of the huge and now defunct Cape Province. Prior to the f...
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Fly Time Paragliding School offers everything from tandem flights, intro and full license courses, tours, guiding, team building and accommodationREAD MORE
Ivydene Guest House is an old farmhouse which has been converted into four self-contained, self-catering apartments. Cape Town?s famous Waterfront, beaches or Table Mountain are only 15 minutes away and University of Cape Town within walking distance from Ivydene Guest House in Rondebosch. READ MORE
Coachmans Inn in Lyme Park, Sandton, Johannesburg, opened its doors in 1982, as an upmarket restaurant offering diners the best of French cuisine. Over the years the city has expanded and modernised, but Coachmans Inn has retained its true Tudor style facade and menu of genuine French cuisine. Although we have a vast menu, due to patrons requests, we also have numerous daily specials to choose from. The atmosphere at Coachmans Inn is cosy and romantic, and this together with excellent service and delicious food, is the perfect combination for an enjoyable evening out. Over the years, the premises have expanded, and there are now 7rooms done up in colours ranging from burgundy to royal blue to emerald green. There are also 2 terraces for diners who enjoy eating outdoors and taking in the South African sunshine.READ MORE
Knightsbury Guest House located in Rondebosch is close to highways, transport, the University of Cape Town, theatres, Newlands sports ground, private hospitals & the city centre. Set in a quiet garden setting a few minutes from the central shopping area of Rondebosch, Knightsbury Guest House combines old world charm with modern facilities for travellers to Cape Town.READ MORE
Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston combines modern style with a prime location in the heart of Sandton. The hotel offers seamless access to the city’s best experiences, all within a dynamic and vibrant setting.READ MORE
With easy access to great shopping, the main banking institutions and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the hotel is the ideal base for business and leisure guests.READ MORE