South Africa offers breathtakingly diverse scenery - arid deserts, a lush wine region, golden beaches, soaring mountains, bushveld and savannah. It boasts an extravaganza of more than 290 species of wildlife, 800 species of birds, friendly hospitality and a climate second to none. South Africa is a cultural mosaic with eleven official languages. You will find a well-organized infrastructure of quaint guest houses, lavish hotels, luxury trains and excellent roads. Scheduled and tailor-made tours are available in South Africa.
Places of Interest
 Cape Town and the Cape Wine Region
The Mediterranean climate of the Cape has attracted explorers, settlers and visitors for hundreds of years resulting in the cultural mosaic that is modern-day South Africa. Dolphins, seals, whales and penguins, as well as colorful sailing boats and ghostly shipwrecks call these blue waters home. Nestled beneath Table Mountain, Cape Town is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Explore the nearby wine region where magnificent mountains overlook fertile valleys and rolling vineyards. Stop at some of the many wineries built in picturesque Cape Dutch style, chat with the wine maker and sample some extraordinary wines.
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The Garden Route
Lush rain forests, glorious beaches, jagged cliffs and a prolific wild floral kingdom create a Garden of Eden uncommon in Africa. Pods of whales migrate annually up its coastline where the quiet protected bays are an ideal nursery for their young calves. Quaint guest houses and luxurious hotels dot the coast in the Garden Route's resort towns such as Plettenberg Bay and Knysna.
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Private Game Reserves
South Africa is continually developing new safari regions. Luxury safari lodges can be found in and adjacent to the world famous Kruger National Park. Luxury safari lodges can also be found KwaZulu-Natal and in Malaria Free game reserves such Madikwe, Welgevonden and in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa. Many of South Africa's lodges are regarded as being among the best in Africa where an emphasis is placed on superb accommodation, first class guiding, uncompromising service and gourmet meals. Game viewing is outstanding with the "Big Five" being sighted on a regular basis.
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Johannesburg/Pretoria Area
Johannesburg, known as the City of Gold or "E Goli", is the business and industrial center of South Africa. In addition to the cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria, other places of interest include Soweto, the Apartheid Museum, Cullinan diamond mines and the Cradle of Mankind.
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Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga, sometimes referred to as "paradise country" is home to some of South Africa's best known attractions like the Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, the Three Rondavels, Mac Mac Falls and Bourkes Luck Potholes. You will also find Pilgrims Rest, an old mining village that has remained relatively unchanged over the years. The entire village has been proclaimed a national monument and mining museum.
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KwaZulu-Natal
Home of the legendary Zulu's, KwaZulu-Natal boasts a tremendous variety of culture and picturesque landscapes. Highlights include the Battlefields, Drakensberg Mountains, the warm Indian Ocean and Big 5 game viewing. Its diverse culture and history is a mix of Africa, India and Europe making KwaZulu-Natal one of the most culturally varied parts of South Africa.
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