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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Misgav Mansions located in Vredehoek offers 2 large bedrooms, it comfortably sleeps 4 and has an open plan kitchen and lounge with plenty of space for entertainment. Table Mountain Nature Reserve is easily accessible by foot and the famous Clifton/Camps bay stretch as well as the V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Convention Centre, Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens and city centre are just a few minutes drive away.READ MORE
Bela's Mozambique in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa offers exquisite Mozambican dishes with chicken and seafood dishes a specialty. Owner run and managed, and a wonderful setting on the Umzimkulu River ensure special meals and good times in a cozy atmosphere, and innovative cuisine and great specials ensure you come back time and again. Bela's Mozambique are open for functions and events and can cater to groups large and small, here you find hospitality at it's best with incredible views and a great menu, and they go the extra mile to ensure you are satisfied and happy.READ MORE
Cliff Lodge, De Kelders Gansbaai, is set on the cliffs, right above the sea with breathtaking views across Walker Bay, 25 minutes from Hermanus in the tranquil village of De Kelders. Luxurious, individually decorated bedrooms have sea views and open onto outside patios.
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Settler Sands Holiday Apartments on the Port Alfred beachfront adjacent to the Kowie River Mouth and West Beach offer various 2 or 3 bedroom units that are self-contained and self-catering. Settler Sands Holiday Apartments units are individually owned and furnished and situated halfway between PE and East London on the R72 and Sunshine Coast, in Port Alfred. READ MORE
In the foothills of the Tsitsikamma mountains surrounded by natural forest and fynbos, lies the village of Storms River, where you will discover Armagh Country Lodge. Spacious, en suite rooms with magnificent views and private patios which lead into the sprawling natural gardens will entice you into to stay at Armagh Country Lodge in Storms River to discover the nearby Tsitsikamma National Park and Forest Canopy Tours, scuba diving, bungee jumping and more! READ MORE
Fort Wiltshire Holiday Home, situated in the bustling little coastal town of Gansbaai, renowned for it's white shark cage diving and boat-based whale watching. The house sleeps a maximum of 12 people in 4 bedrooms (3 Double rooms + 1 single with cot) & a loft area (2 double beds & 2 single beds).
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