Why more then 10 million tourists
visit South Africa each year

They love to visit South Africa because it is one of the most diverse and enchanting countries in the world.

Its exotic combinations of landscapes, people, history and culture, makes it their dream destination.

As a highly affordable and inexpensive tourist destination this truly beautiful country at the southern tip of dark and mysterious Africa offers a variety of experiences that are beyond your wildest dreams.

Come and discover the heart of South Africa, exploring its unique history, amazing wildlife, truly breathtaking scenery and vibrant cities.

ADVENTURE	FOOD AND WINE
AFFORDABILITY	INFRASTRUCTURE
BEAUTY	PEOPLE
CLIMATE	WILDLIFE
CHANGE	WONDERS OF THE WORLD

View onto the Oakhurst Huts on the third day hiking the Otter hiking trail in the Western Cape
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Adventure,…

No adventurer or sportsman needs ever be bored in South Africa. It is one of the top ten diving spots in the world and also offers opportunities for hiking, mountaineering, white-water rafting, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, ballooning, parachuting, 4 x 4 adventure trips and many more.

From a real South Africa Great White shark diving experience, and abseiling off Table Mountain, to sipping cocktails while watching lions. You name it, we have got it.

Horse riding in the Namib desert
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Affordability,...

South Africa is a highly affordable and inexpensive tourist destination and the exchange rate is very favourable to international visitors. Exchange rates are currently around 7.50 Rand to a Dollar and 7 to 12 rand to a Euro.

Cost structures are relatively low compared to Europe and the United States. You can use your Visa and Master card virtually everywhere and you can do your banking by ATM or online. South Africa has a sophisticated financial sector, abreast of all the latest technological trends

Hang gliding from Magaliesberg at Hartebeespoort dam near Pretoria
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Beauty,...

The diverse scenery of South Africa offers a landscape for every taste. Wide open vistas, a wild and untamed coastline, fields of exotic flowers, luscious forests and majestic mountains. Scenic splendour as far as the eye can see!

Whether you wish to laze In the sun, swim, track the Big Five, hike along the coast or in the mountains, see wild flowers in profusion, savour good food and wine, or simply take in the history and culture of our “Rainbow Nation”, you will see and experience stunning scenery everywhere around you.

God's Window on the Panorama Route in Mpumalanga
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Climate,...

South Africa enjoys a mild temperate climate with clear blue skies and sunny days, allowing us to enjoy our beaches all year round. As far as the number of sunny days are concerned, South Africa ranks in the top 10 in the world. Summer temperatures average between 20 and 35 degrees Celsius.

As our country lies in the southern hemisphere, seasons are the reverse of those on the northern hemisphere. Perfect for those living in the northern hemisphere to escape the cold and come and embrace the warm sunshine in South Africa from time to time.

Drakensberg mountain scenery on Kwazulu-Natal
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Change,...

South Africa has developed into a modern and vigorous multi-party democracy in a short period of time. The world’s newest and most progressive constitution protects both Citizens and visitors. Nothing is as exciting as change and the new South Africa is a nation in flux.

There is an abundance of energy and sense of progress about the place. It is both an invigorating and challenging time for our country and for you a great time to visit and observe this metamorphosis first hand. Become part of this and experience history in the making.

Highway junction at Port Elizabeth
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Food and Wine,...

Thanks to its rich viticulture, South Africa has also been put on the map as one of the world’s great wine producing regions. Apart from being one of the best-known producers of world-class wine, South Africa also has a rich variety of cuisines to offer. International cuisine is widely available in restaurants and hotels.

But then there is also the traditional cuisine of the various South African cultural groupings, like for instance a traditional African dinner around a smouldering fire in an open-air boma in the bush, with lions roaring in the distance. In the hotels and restaurants you will find a sophisticated mixture of European ambiance and charming, warm African culture.

Brunch on the Indian ocean beach of Rocktailbay Lodge in the St. Lucia Wetland Park
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Infrastructure,...

South Africa offers the foreign visitor all the comforts he or she may desire, against the backdrop of the unspoiled splendour of the mysterious continent that is Africa. This is made possible by the sophisticated infrastructure which offers all modern amenities.

The well-developed road and transport system, as well as the excellent accommodation and telecommunications facilities, enable visitors to enjoy their stay in comfort.

Highway in the Cape Peninsula
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People,...

Not only are our people warm-hearted and friendly, they also portray themselves as a “Rainbow” society. Walking down a busy street, the visitor is sure to encounter a colourful array of people, from chic socialites, demure Islamic matrons, beaded and blanketed Zulus, to suave business people.

Our society is a dynamic blend of age-old customs and modern ways, created by scores of people who came to look and decided to stay. Come and experience the colour and variety of the South African social mosaic for yourself.

The Cape Minstrels on New Year's day in Cape Town
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Wildlife,...

South Africa offers some of the best game-viewing in the world... and the attraction of the Big five (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and Rhino) is hard to resist. These, and many other animals that are unique to Africa, can be seen at any number of game parks and game reserves throughout South Africa.

Black Rhino mother and her baby
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Wonders of the world,...

Table Mountain in the Western cape is one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Other world renown attractions are the archaeological sites where evidence of the earliest humanoids has been discovered and the priceless heritage of rock art left to us by the San; to name but a few.

But South Africa has many other natural wonders that are just as awesome. These include the Kruger National Park, the Drakensberg Mountain Range, the wild Coast, the wildflowers of Namaqualand, the Fynbos floral kingdom. To name but a few.