An unrivalled setting along the Cape Peninsula’s mountainous spine with show-stopping views to the Atlantic: this city merits all the attention. The Cape Grace, is our top pick, its waterfront location is superb.
There’s a temptation to rush along this beautiful coastal plain between Mossel Bay and Storms River mouth, but we recommend taking your time to explore its mountains, forests and secluded coves.
Often unfairly overlooked, the Eastern Cape has a lot to offer including the Addo Elephant Park and malaria-free safari, making it a great place to for families at the end of the Garden Route.
Kruger’s world famous reputation for superlative wildlife viewing is wholly justified. A cast of thousands of game await you in this strip of land that hugs the Mozambican border, with Sabi Sands as the icing on the cake. We love the luxury safari lodge of Chitwa Chitwa in the Sabi Sands.
A culturally rich province, home to a beautiful coastline, excellent malaria-free wildlife viewing and battlefields telling of South Africa’s gruesome 19th century history. Black and white rhino are found here, too.
A reintroduction programme has transformed this vast reserve on the Botswanan border into a haven for wildlife. The Big Five are in residence as well as hyena, giraffe, cheetah and wild dog. It’s malaria-free, too. Take a look at the luxury lodges of Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge or Morukuru in the heart of the reserve.
Between July and November, South Africa has some world-class whale watching, so head to Hermanus to get up close to the friendly Southern Right Whales. Not far away are the Winelands, where you can stay on a vineyard and sample South Africa’s finest wines among beautiful scenery. Our Wine, Battlefields and Wildlife itinerary takes you to some superb hotels and vineyards.
The Blue Train and Rovos Rail capture the romance of travelling by rail with some of South Africa’s most breathtaking scenery. Talk to our travel experts about the various itineraries on offer and then just sit back, relax and enjoy the view.