South Africa

About South Africa

Located at the southern tip of the African continent, the Republic of South Africa has widely varying landscapes and climates, from the cool, spiny peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains to the hot, barren expanses of the Kalahari Desert. The nation boasts three capitals, Pretoria, Bloemfontein and Cape Town, each responsible for administering a single branch of government. It is roughly the size of France and Spain combined or nearly twice the size of Texas.

Home to nearly 53 million people, South Africa is the most advanced country in Africa, offering visitors comfort and convenience through modern amenities and well-established infrastructure. With 20 national parks and game reserves, South Africa is a paradise for adventurers who want to explore Africa’s wildlife as well.

South Africa has all the features that travelers crave in a holiday destination: great weather, stunning scenery, gorgeous beaches, modern accommodations and great cuisine. The southern tip of Africa also offers an exotic array of once-in-a-lifetime adventures, from off-road safaris to diving with great white sharks. It’s hard to name another holiday destination that offers the same variety.

With 11 official languages and a heritage dating back thousands of years, the level of diversity extends to the region’s culture as well. Whether exploring rock art painted by Hottentots or Bushman ancestors, abseiling from Cape Town’s Table Mountain or enjoying a bowl of curry bread in Durban’s Indian Quarter, the Rainbow Nation offers every visitor to South Africa a wealth of experiences that won’t soon be forgotten.