Cape Town & the Western Cape

The Western Cape is situated on the south-western tip of Africa. The climate is cool and rainy during winter and hot in the summer. This region is well known for its scenic beauty and many attractions, making it one of the premier tourist attractions of South Africa.

Some attractions in Cape Town and The Western Cape include:

• Table Mountain - The striking flat-topped mountain forming the backdrop to Cape Town
• Robben Island - A former prison, now a national monument
• Cape Point - The most southern point of the Cape Peninsula
• Kirstenbosch - One of the world's great botanical gardens with a wide variety of indigenous plants and also home to many rare fynbos species
• The Winelands - Beautiful vineyards, towering mountains and towns with great history

Activities:
With so much to do and things to discover your days will be jam packed with activities. Visit the Castle of Good Hope with its history dating back to 1660s, enjoy the fabulous beaches the Cape has to offer or do a guided tour of the townships.

The Garden Route
The Garden Route runs along the southern Cape coast. With its Mediterranean climate the summers are moderately hot and winters are mild and chilly. This region is also one of the richest rainfall areas in South Africa, which keeps it constantly green. The lush green forests, beautiful mountains, bays and lakes makes this region a must see.

Some attractions along the Garden Route include:

• The Cango Caves - Caves of awesome splendour, sculpted by nature through the ages.
• Outeniqua Choo Tjoe - A magnificent steam hauled train traveling between George and Knysna in the heart of the Garden Route.
• Bloukrans River Bridge (Storms River) - The highest bridge to Bungee jump from in the world.
• Tsitsikamma National Park - Internationally recognized for its magnificent forests.

Once you have experienced the Garden Route you can end your trip in Port Elizabeth, the 'Friendly City' and gateway to the Eastern Cape. This region has much to offer in terms of wildlife and scenery. Experience the best of the Eastern Cape, visit the reserves this region is so famous for and do one of the many safaris it has to offer.

Johannesburg and Pretoria
The Gauteng region, also know as 'the Place of Gold', is the smallest of the nine provinces. This region has a lot to offer the traveler interested in discovering Gauteng. Some places of interest in Gauteng include The Apartheid Museum, The Cradle of Humankind at Sterkfontein - Gauteng's famous World Heritage Site and the townships.

Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga and Limpopo
This magnificent province is home to the world-famous Kruger National Park, one of the major tourist attractions of the country. Its boasts a rich cultural tradition offering visitors a taste of Africa. Here you can experience awesome views, great private game lodges, the famous Blyde River Canyon as well as the 'Big Five'.

Sun City, the North West and Waterberg
The North West, also known as the "Heritage Province", is home to the world-famous Sun City hotel/entertainment complex. Sun City is a tourist hotspot attracting many tourists to this region annually. This region is also home to the famous Pilanesburg Game Reserve where visitors can experience the 'Big Five'. If you want to experience traditional folklore and ancestry you can visit the Lesedi Cultural village, just a short drive outside of Johannesburg.

Durban and KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal, know as the Kingdom of the Zulu, is situated on South Africa's south east coast. It has a subtropical climate making it a very popular holiday destination. Some of KwaZulu-Natal's greatest attractions include the Battlefields - with their great history of turbulent wars, the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park - the largest reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, the Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park - one of South Africa's first World Heritage Sites and the majestic Drakensberg Mountain range.

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