Explore South Africa

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

A former Victorian harbor basin at the foot of Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront blends maritime history, aquarium, artisanal markets, and departure point for Robben Island.

Tsitsikamma National Park

Ancient forest, coastal cliffs and deep gorges: Tsitsikamma National Park is the highlight of the eastern edge of the Garden Route, between legendary hikes and a protected marine reserve.

Table Bay

Table Bay, north of Cape Town, frames the V&A Waterfront, Robben Island, and iconic views of Table Mountain. A historic and natural setting at the heart of South Africa.

Stellenbosch Wine Route

Located 50 km from Cape Town, the Stellenbosch Wine Route winds through valleys planted with Chenin Blanc, Pinotage and Cabernet Sauvignon. Historic estates, boutique cellars and gastronomic restaurants make up an itinerary for a day trip or weekend getaway.

Cango Caves

The Cango Caves, nestled in the Swartberg Mountains north of Oudtshoorn, form one of Africa's largest networks of limestone caverns, with stalactite and stalagmite formations millions of years old.

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

At the heart of Cape Town's V&A Waterfront, Zeitz MOCAA occupies a former grain silo transformed by Thomas Heatherwick and dedicates its galleries to contemporary African art.

Montagne de la Table

Table Mountain

A 3 km plateau peaking at 1,086 m above Cape Town: trails, cable car, fynbos and sweeping views over the bay and Robben Island.

Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Private reserve in Mpumalanga bordering the Kruger, Sabi Sand is renowned for observing the Big Five and especially the leopard.

Robben Island

Robben Island

Prison island where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years, UNESCO-listed and accessible by ferry from Cape Town's V&A Waterfront. Guided tour led by a former inmate.

Richtersveld Desert

UNESCO site on the Namibian border, Richtersveld Desert combines endemic succulent flora, the Nama people, and mountainous desert accessible by 4x4.

Regina Mundi Church

South Africa's largest Roman Catholic church, Regina Mundi played a central role in the anti-apartheid struggle in Soweto. History, artworks, and practical information.

Pilgrim's Rest

Pilgrim's Rest

A former prospectors' camp declared a national monument, Pilgrim's Rest preserves intact the setting of South Africa's 1870 gold rush.

Parliament of Cape Town

Seat of South African legislative power in the heart of Cape Town, Parliament tells the story of apartheid and democracy through its architecture and art collection.

Orange River

Stretching 2,160 km, the Orange River winds through South Africa from the Drakensberg to the Atlantic. History, rafting, dams and excursions departing from Upington.

Nederburg Wine Estate

Founded in 1791 in the Paarl valley, Nederburg estate combines a listed Cape Dutch manor, a renowned cellar and walks through the vineyards at the foot of the Drakenstein.

Melville District, Johannesburg

Founded in 1896 in the wake of the gold rush, Melville is one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in northern Johannesburg, home to 7th Street, Victorian houses and a nature reserve.

Réserve de Manyeleti

Manyeleti Private Reserve

A 23,000-hectare private reserve bordering Kruger, Manyeleti offers the Big Five in a rare setting: low visitor traffic and walking safaris permitted.

Mac Mac Falls

A double waterfall of 70 meters located 13 km from Sabie, created by gold prospectors who dynamited the streambed in 1873. Designated as a national monument.