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Capricorn
The geographical Line of Latitude that lies approximately 23 degrees south of the Equator is called the Tropic of Capricorn. This line runs through Southern Africa, Australia and South America.  In South Africa the Tropic of Capricorn runs through the northern part of Limpopo Province (formerly Northern Transvaal) and gives […]

Capricorn Region


Gauteng map
Gauteng is the smallest of the nine provinces of South Africa and was formed from part of the original Transvaal province. In April 1994 after the first all race elections took place and the province was divided up, after this division, the area that is now Gauteng was originally called […]

Gauteng Province


Ballito
The coastal area North of Durban in KwaZulu Natal province, South Africa, is known as the Dolphin Coast, so named because of the Bottle Nose Dolphins that can be sighted in large schools cavorting happily off shore in search of sardine shoals. Visitors will find a string of holiday resorts […]

Dolphin Coast



Franschhoek wine region The charming traditional French town of Franschhoek (French Corner) in the Western Cape province of South Africa lies in one of the most stunning wine valleys in the world. It is situated only 45 minutes from Cape Town and is within easy distance of the Somerset West, […]

Franschhoek – Wine Region


aeriel view Paarl
The town of Paarl in the winelands region of the Western Cape Province in South Africa lies on the Berg River and was established in 1657 by Abraham Gabbema.  It takes its name from the very large and smooth granite rocks crowning the ridge overlooking the town, which are thought […]

Paarl – Wineland Region


Stellenbosch view
The town of Stellenbosch is situated about 50 km from Cape Town in The Western Cape Province of South Africa. Stellenbosch is undeniably one of the most beautiful towns in South Africa, with a varied style of architecture set in oak-lined streets. You will find old Cape Dutch cottages with thatched […]

Stellenbosch – Cape Winelands



Free State province
A description of the The Free State Province of South Africa, what to do while touring South Africa, where to go while touring South Africa and the many places in the Free State that should be seen

The Free State Province


drive between Bethlehem and Clarens
Bethlehem is situated in the eastern Free State Province of South Africa and is a significant farming and commercial centre as well as being at the northern end of the mountain route. It is a tourist center for Golden Gate National Park as well as for the Drakensberg.  Bethlehem is […]

Bethlehem


Coffee Bay at Kei Mouth
Wild Coast The small village of Kei Mouth is situated just along the Wild Coast of South Africa on the banks of the Kei River where it enters the Indian Ocean not far from East London. This charming little spot together with its nearby neighbor Morgan’s Bay have not yet […]

Kei Mouth – Wild Coast



whales in Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay Mossel Bay is a seaport and seaside resort situated between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, South Africa on the shores of the Indian Ocean. This warm and welcoming historical town is regarded as the beginning of the Garden Route. A number of explorers and seafarers of the 15th […]

Mossel Bay – Holiday Resort


Drakensberg
The Drakensberg Mountain Range in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with its imposing mountain peaks and stunning scenery. The perfect spot for tourists. – one of the most popular holiday destinations in South Africa because of its splendour and vast amount of exciting activities available.

Drakensberg Mountains


Darling South Africa
The small town of Darling is situated 23 km inland along the Western Cape Coast of South Africa. Darling was established in 1853 and named after the Lieutenant Governor of the Cape at that time, Sir Charles Henry Darling when his farm, Langfontein was established. This charming little town is […]

Darling _ tourist Spot



Louis Trichardt in the Limpopo Province (Northern Transvaal) South Africa is a quaint and interesting typical Boer Town lying at the foot of the Soutpansberg Mountain range. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the name change of Louis Trichardt to be called Makhado and for a short period […]

Louis Trichardt


Elvis storms river
The small quaint village of Storms River is situated on the edge of the Tsitsikamma National Park and only a short distance to the East of Knysna and north of Plettenberg Bay. This little village offers a wide variety of accommodation for visitors wishing to enjoy the many activities available […]

Storms River Village


Baobab tree
The town of Musina , or often called Messina, is situated in the Northern Transvaal (Limpopo province) on the border of Zimbabwe and is the most northerly South African town. The Beitbridge Border Post into Zimbabwe and to northern Africa is located along the great North Road which is the […]

Musina



Cape Vidal
Read about The Elephant Coast in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa which boasts a broad range of fauna and flora. Incredible wildlife as well as many other captivating activities for tourists and South African visitors alike.

Elephant Coast


South African Game reserves  – South Africa contains a copious amount of Game and Wildlife reserves both National and Private, which can be found in every province of this amazingly beautiful country. They have an abundance of animal and bird life as well as coastal regions with marine life reserves […]

South African Game Reserves


The Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park is one of the oldest and highly esteemed game reserves in South Africa and is situated approximately 280 km north of Durban in Kwazulu-Natal.  Originally Umfolozi and Hluhluwe were two separate game parks which in 1989 amalgamated to become the large and impressive Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park, […]

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park



Simons Town
Simons Town, also often referred to as Simonstown, is situated in the Western Cape Province of South Africa at Simon’s Bay which is an inlet on False Bay.  The name Simon’s Town is derived from Governor Simon Van der Stel. The harbour itself was used because of its protection against […]

Simons Town – False Bay


Polokwane
The City of Pietersburg (Polokwane) in the Northern Transvaal was founded in 1868 by the Voortrekkers and named in honour of their General Petrus Jacobus (Pieter) Joubert. In 2005 the government renamed it by the North Sotho name Polokwane   meaning “Place of Safety”. Polokwane is today the capital of the […]

Polokwane


Barberton
The picturesque and quaint town of Barberton is situated in the De Kaap valley basin of Mpumalanga province (Eastern Transvaal). Barberton is one of the seven flagship regions for tourism in the country. It is free of malaria and is encircled by the beautiful Makhonjwa Mountains, which is on the […]

Barberton



Outeniqua Mountain Pass
The town of George in the Western Cape Province in South Africa is known as “The Gateway to the Garden Route”.  George is the sixth oldest town in South Africa. It is located in the Cape Wildflower Floral area situated below the splendid Outeniqua mountain range, set slightly inland but […]

George – on the Garden Route


Blyde River Canyon
The Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga (Eastern Transvaal), South Africa, takes up part of the magnificent Panorama Route. The Canyon was formed when the Blyde River (River of Joy) cut through the quartzite and dolomite eastern rim of the Drakensberg Mountain range. The Blyde River Canyon is the only true […]

Blyde River Canyon


Swazi tribe
A look at the Swazi tribe of Southern Africa, their origins and Swazi culture. Where to go to visit a typical Swazi Cultural Village in South Africa.

Swazi Tribe



Graaff Reinet
Graaff-Reinet is a town situated in the heart of the Great Karoo in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It was founded in 1786 and named after the Governor of the Cape, Cornelis Jacob van de Graaff and his wife Reinet . It is the fourth oldest town in […]

Graaff-Reinet – Great Karoo


Tulbagh
The picturesque and historical town of Tulbagh in the Western Cape Province of South Africa is situated in one of the most stunningly scenic and fertile valleys in the country. Tulbagh is one of the most northerly towns in the magnificent Breede River Valley, which stretches from the Karoo in […]

Tulbagh – Scenic Town


Hibberdene on the hibiscus coast
The Hibiscus Coast of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa lies about 120 km south of Durban and includes many lovely resort towns.  Running from Port Edward in the south to Hibberdene in the north, the area includes many lovely and picturesque small towns and villages in between, including the main towns […]

Hibiscus Coast



Howick Falls
The picturesque town of Howick is situated in the Midlands Meander in the uMgungundlovu area of the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.  About 24 km North of Pietermaritzburg and 88 km from Durban it is easily accessible and well worth visiting. The main attraction and located more or less […]

Howick Falls


East London South Africa
In the Eastern Cape Province, on the South East coast of South Africa lies the city of East London. In the early 1800’s there were many battles between the settlers and the Xhosa population and East London was used as a supply base for the military headquarters in the area. […]

East London – The Sunshine Coast


Lesedi Village entrance
Situated within easy reach of both Johannesburg and Pretoria  is the Lesedi Cultural Village where visitors will be welcomed with African warmth by music and song and enjoy finding out about the traditional cultures of  the Pedi, Zulu, Xhosa, Basotho and Ndebele tribes of South Africa. In 1993 Lesedi, the […]

Lesedi Village



Hogsback on the Frontier Route South Africa
The Frontier Route in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa is possibly an area that has the richest and varied history in the country.  There are lovely little towns with varied attractions and accommodation etc. all within easy reach of Grahamstown, Port Elizabeth and East London while touring South […]

The Frontier Route – Historic Towns


Jeffreys Bay
One of the most appealing holiday resorts in South Africa is Jeffreys Bay located in The Eastern Cape Province not far West of Port Elizabeth. Situated on the coast with the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, it is an excellent vacation spot. Jeffreys Bay is surrounded by rivers and […]

Jeffreys Bay – Surfing Heaven


Ladysmith South Africa today
Ladysmith is a town in the Kwazulu-Natal Province of South Africa. The town lies in the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains on the banks of the Klip River and is an ideal stopping off point for anyone interested in the battlefields of the Anglo-Boer War. The town of Ladysmith is […]

Ladysmith



Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The capital of KwaZulu-Natal is the beautiful and historically rich city of Pietermaritzburg. The original Zulu name was umGungundlovu which is, still today, the name used for the district authority. The city is also commonly known as Maritzburg. In 1838 after the Voortrekkers had won the battle of Blood River […]

Pietermaritzburg


meerkat tour Oudtshoorn
The Klein Karoo (Little Karoo) is a semi-desert area on the edge of the Garden route, set between the Outeniqua and Swartberg mountain ranges.  Here in this oasis-like setting you will find Oudtshoorn, the tourist capital of the Klein Karoo and the South African Ostrich capital. Oudtshoorn was founded in […]

Oudtshoorn – Klein Karoo


fields in Overberg region
The region of the Overberg in the Cape Province of South Africa is known mainly for agriculture, but also encompasses areas of magnificent scenery, beautiful coastline and interesting places. The area lies over the Hottentots-Holland Mountains between the Cape Peninsula and the Cape Garden Route and includes Cape Agulhas which […]

Overberg Region – Breadbasket of the Cape



Port Elizabeth coastline
On the southeast coast of South Africa in the Cape Province, about 800 km from Cape Town, lies the second oldest city in South Africa – Port Elizabeth. Known as the commercial capital of the Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth is the home of the automotive industry of South Africa, having […]

Port Elizabeth – Commercial Capital


mapungubwe elephant
The spectacular Mapungubwe National Park in South Africa and its beauty should not be missed while touring South Africa

Mapungubwe National Park


Tzaneen tea plantation
The charming little town of Tzaneen is situated in the foothills of the Wolkberg Mountains in the Limpopo Province (formerly the Northern Transvaal) of South Africa. Tzaneen is the second largest town in the Mopani district of Limpopo and is seen as the capital of the Letaba region. The climate […]

Tzaneen



Port Shepstone
Port Shepstone is situated on the South Coast of the KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa approximately 120 km from Durban. It is the largest town along this coastline and was founded in1867 at the time that marble was discovered in the area and named after Sir Theophilus Shepstone, a Natal […]

Port Shepstone


Knysna 06
Knysna in the Western Cape Province of South Africa lies along the coast of the Garden Route between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. It is a beautiful town situated on a picturesque lagoon, entered through a narrow portal of rock known as “the heads”. It  is a lovely place to […]

Knysna – On The Garden Route


Warmbaths
The most northern province of South Africa is Limpopo named after the Limpopo River and this province borders Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana. This area used to be part of the Transvaal province. When touring in this area travel along the Great North Road from Pretoria and follow the route taken […]

Warmbaths



Tsitsikamma National Park
Tsitsikamma Forest National Park is found in the top section of the Eastern Cape Province Garden route in South Africa. This national park boundary also extends for around 5 km out to sea defending the magnificence of the myriad wonderland of  marine life found in this stretch of coast enabling […]

Tsitsikamma Forest National Park


Royal National Park Drakensberg
The Royal Natal National Park is located in the heart of the Drakensberg Mountains and is part of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site in the province of KwaZulu Natal. The park is famous for its impressive scenic beauty and amazing mountain trails that are a delight for walkers […]

Royal Natal National Park


Magaliesberg Mountain South Africa
Tourists in South Africa, while staying in Johannesburg or Pretoria who are looking for a day trip that is not too far should spend a day at Hartebeespoort Dam which is within easy reach of both cities. Hartebeespoort Dam lies in a valley surrounded by the Magaliesberg mountain range in […]

Hartebeespoort Dam



Mtunzini with view of Umlalazi river
For lovers of culture and history as well as beautiful scenery, the Rainbow Route in KwaZulu-Natal is well worth following. Follow in the footsteps of the Voortrekkers and explore the customs and ritual rites of the Zulu people as you enjoy all the interesting places that you can find along […]

Rainbow Route


Lowveld Botanical gardens
Along the Panorama Route in Mpumalanga (Eastern Transvaal), South Africa, lies the enchanting little town of White River. The town itself was started after the Anglo-Boer War when settlers established a farming community that has remained practically the same to this day.  Tropical fruit, vegetables, flowers are some of the […]

White River


drakensberg
There are 8 world heritage sites in South Africa. 4 of these are cultural, 3 are listed as natural and the 8th is regarded as mixed and that is the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park. The uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park is situated in Kwazulu-Natal and includes both the Provincial Royal National Park and […]

uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park



King Williams Town is situated along the Banks of the Buffalo River at the foot of the Amathole Mountains in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Named after Britain’s King William IV, it was founded in 1826 and is part of the modern day municipality of Buffalo City. In […]

King Williams Town – Eastern Cape


Swartberg Prince Albert
The Karoo is situated in the Cape, South Africa. It is an arid semi desert region and is divided into two sub-regions: The little (Klein) Karoo in the south and the Great Karoo in the north. The word Karoo originates from the Khoisan language and means “great thirst”. Approximately 400 […]

Prince Albert – Great Karoo


Vereeniging
Vereeniging in Gauteng lies on the Vaal River, 60 km south of Johannesburg. Founded in 1892 it was named after the original founders “South African and Orange Free State Coal and Mineral mining Association” It began as a colliery centre, sponsored by Samuel Marks and the town soon gained importance […]

Vereeniging