Situated on the southern tip of Africa, here two great oceans meet, sunny weather abounds year round and magnificent wildlife roams the numerous national parks. South Africa is one of the most diverse and enchanting countries in the world. Exotic combinations of landscapes, people, history and culture offer the traveler a unique and inspiring experience.

South Africa Provinces & Regions

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» Western Cape	» Garden Route
» Eastern Cape	» KwaZulu Natal
» Drakensberg	» Free State
» Gauteng	» Limpopo
» Mpumalanga	» Kruger
» North West	» Northern Cape

Western Cape

So much more than just a tourist destination, this area of immense beauty creeps into the soul and becomes a part of your life no matter where you are in the world. This is a place where the joy of living is rediscovered. Where senses are revived and spirits awakened. The Western Cape is an adventure waiting to happen, with pristine beaches, enchanting vineyards, beautiful countryside framed by rugged mountains; it's easy to lose your heart to one of the most magnificent regions on earth.

Places of interest in the Western Cape include Cape Town, the Winelands, the Whale Route and many more.

Go to the Western Cape Travel Guide »

Garden Route

The Garden Route is considered the most beautiful coastal region in South Africa and with its pristine beaches, majestic mountains and breathtaking views one can understand why! With miles of beautiful white sandy beaches, whale watching opportunities and the Tsitsikamma National Park, the Garden Route is a place to restore the soul and renew the mind.

Places of interest in the Garden Route include Jeffery's Bay, Tsitsikamma National Park, the Cango Caves and many more.

Go to the Garden Route Travel Guide »

Eastern Cape

From the beautiful coastline, to some of the best game reserves in the world, perfect waves at Jeffery's Bay to the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area, you'll find something for everyone in the Eastern Cape.

Places of interest in the Garden Route include Jeffery's Bay, Tsitsikamma National Park, the Cango Caves and many more.

Go to the Eastern Cape Travel Guide »

KwaZulu Natal

The Zulu Kingdom unfolds from the sunny, temperate coast on the edge of the Indian Ocean to the rugged mountain slopes of the Drakensberg Mountains, from the far northern Maputaland region that borders Mozambique in the north, to the Umtamvuna River bordering on the Eastern Cape in the south. This kingdom abounds in natural wonders, ultra-modern facilities, and fascinating glimpses of a multi-cultured people, a history rich in heroic deeds, bloodly battles and ultimately, reconciliation - all set against a majestic back drop of sun, sea, mountains and sky.

Places of interest in KwaZulu Natal include Durban's beachfront, uShaka Marine World, the Natal Midlands, the many battlefields and much more.

Go to the KwaZulu Natal Travel Guide »

Drakensberg

The Drakensberg Mountains or uKhahlamba (Barrier of Spears) is a 200-kilometer-long mountainous wonderland and a UNESCO world heritage site. From the massive basalt cliffs of its northern reaches to the soaring sandstone buttresses in the south, the Drakensberg offers a myriad of delights to those wanting to "get away from it all".

Places of interest in the Drakensberg include the UKhahlamba National Park, Sani Pass, Cathedral Peak and much more.

Go to the Drakensberg Travel Guide »

Free State

The Free State is a rural province of wide horizons and blue skies, with farmland, mountains, goldfields and widely dispersed towns.Wedged between the magnificent Orange and Vaal Rivers lies a region blessed with such beauty and grace that for scores of years people have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the honor and priviledge of calling it their home.

Places of interest in the Free State include the Golden Gate National Park, Anglo - Boer War Battlefield sites, the Vredefort Dome and much more.

Go to the Free State Travel Guide »

Gauteng

Although Gauteng is the smallest of South Africa's nine provinces, it is known as the place of gold as it is the commercial and industrial powerhouse of the country. From the streets of Soweto, to Johannesburg's vibrant city life, to the diplomacy of Pretoria, Gauteng is a cosmopolitan mix of people from all walks of life.

Gauteng is where the creative spirit of a nation converges in a dense, cultural heartland. Gauteng's primary attraction is big business, but there is so much more to this province. There is a wealth of culture to be mined in the museums, galleries, art routes and historical battlefields. Gauteng is also an entertainment playground, offering a plethora of world-class restaurants, shebeens, shopping malls and music venues.

Places of interest in Gauteng include Gold Reef City, Soweto, The Cullinan Diamond Mine, New Town, the Union Buildings and much more.

Go to the Gauteng Travel Guide »

Limpopo

Broad, boundless and beautiful, the ancient land of myth and legend that is the Limpopo beckons with a mystic allure that travellers the world over find impossible to resist. Known as the Great North, the Limpopo is a wealth of historical and cultural treasures. From the wide open bushveld, big-sky country and the ever present thorn tree and the mystical baobab tree the Limpopo is the land of myths, legends and beautiful scenery.

Places of interest in Limpopo include Kruger National Park, Lapalala Wilderness, Bela - Bela Hot Springs, Makapansgat Valley and much more.

Go to the Limpopo Travel Guide »

Mpumalanga

As the safari capital of South Africa, the major draw card to the area is the world famous Kruger National Park and the "Big Five". However, Mpumalanga has a lot more to offer as the province is home to magnificent scenery and boasts a rich cultural heartland.
Forests, pristine waters and trout fishing opportunities abound and there is no shortage of adventure activities, such as rock-climbing, abseiling, 4 x4 trails and other high adrenaline activities.

Places of interest in Mpumalanga include Blyde River Canyon, the Kruger National Park, Sudwala Caves, Pilgrims Rest and much more.

Go to the Mpumalanga Travel Guide »

Kruger

The Kruger is the flagship of the South African national parks and offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa, if not the world. From bushman rock paintings, majestic archaeological sites, to the "Big Five" this popular destination will ensure the visitor maximum exposure to what Africa has to offer.

Places of interest in the Kruger include God's Window, Mac-Mac Waterfalls, Pilgrims Rest, Private Game Reserves and much more.

Go to the Kruger Travel Guide »

North West

The North West is known as the "Heritage Province" and is a rewarding holiday destination rich in wildlife and heritage. From the fantastic Pilansberg and Madikwe game reserves, to the world famous Sun City Hotel complex to locally made "mampoer" (a very potent home distilled peach brandy) the North West is a place where time stands still.

Places of interest in the North West include Sun City, Pilansberg Game Reserve, Taung Heritage Site, Hartebeesport Dam and much more.

Go to the North West Travel Guide »

Northern Cape

The North West is known as the "Heritage Province" and is a rewarding holiday destination rich in wildlife and heritage. From the fantastic Pilansberg and Madikwe game reserves, to the world famous Sun City Hotel complex to locally made "mampoer" (a very potent home distilled peach brandy) the North West is a place where time stands still.

Places of interest in the Northern Cape include the Kalahari, Augrabies Falls, Namaqualand, the diamond fields of Kimberley and much more.

Go to the Northern Cape Travel Guide »