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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Trailblazer Adventures offer whitewater rafting on the Umkomaas River and trips are available for half, full or multi day fun for thrill seekers. The half day trip includes a short white water experience with two of the largest rapids on the river, and an optional 7 metre rock jump and 9 metre high zipline into the river. The full day adventure offers a full-on white water and wilderness experience navigating the largest rapids on the river with experienced guides and all equipment, an optional rock jump and zipline into the river and picnic lunch on route. Multi day trips include overnighters and can be customized and tailor made to your budget and expectations. With Trailblazer Adventures no previous rafting is necessary as a full briefing is provided on the river banks, and navigating a few smaller rapids to gain basic skills and confidence, you must be moderately fit and able to swim, come for a fantastic adventure and extreme outdoor activity. They also offer corporate team building, Drakensberg trips, paintball and hiking.READ MORE
The Lethabo Estate in Lanseria, is set on a 150acre estate, with the Crocodile River flowing right through the middle of the estate, and with magical views of the Magaliesburg, it makes our venue, with its idyllic setting, the ideal place for a fairytale wedding ceremony and reception. Lethabo Estate has two wedding venues which are unique and exclusive, and there are various flexible options available to suit your particular wedding requirements, whether you are planning a large, extravagant celebration or perhaps a small intimate affair. Our main Lethabo wedding venue has an elegantly rustic interior which flows out onto wooden decks and is an ideal spot to relax after the wedding ceremony, and absorb the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and bushveld. There is also an abundant bird life to enjoy. Die Izindala Farmhouse at Lethabo Estate is a smaller wedding venue option, and with its large kitchen, is ideal for a self catering wedding.
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Located in the Garden Route, Swallows Nest Country Cottages are situated in the quaint village of Storms River and offer very attractive and fully equipped chalets, accommodating 2/3 people or up to 6 persons each. Swallows Nest Country Cottages is nearby unspoilt Tsitsikamma Forests and Tsitsikamma National Park, unusual activities such as the Treetop Canopy Tours, Tsitsikamma Falls Zipline, the world's highest bungy jump off the Bloukrans Bridge and more!READ MORE
The Clanwilliam Lodge is a Cape Dutch homestead located in Clanwilliam offering luxury rooms, a poolside restaurant, a treatment room and delicious cuisine at the restaurant. Bedouin daybeds alongside the pool, with a pool bar offer relaxation. Tourist attractions include - Cederberg Mountains, bushman art, water sports, Rooibos Tea farms, "Veldskoene" factory, Clanwilliam Dam, waterskiing, wake-boarding, para-sailing, angling, flowerscapes, Ramskop NR, wild flowers. READ MORE