Population: 64,747,319 Currency: Rand Official Languages: Afrikans, English, IsiNdebele, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Northern Sotho,
LIMPOPO
Kruger National Park
Sesotho, Setswana, SiSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga
Madikwe Game Reserve
Graskop
MPUMALANGA
Johannesburg
Cradle of Humankind & Mandela House Museum
ESWATINI
NORTH WEST
KWAZULU - NATAL
FREE STATE
Sodwana Bay
NORTHERN CAPE
Isandlwana Battlefield
LESOTHO
SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
INDIAN OCEAN
EASTERN CAPE
WESTERN CAPE
Table Mountain Cape Town
Franschhoek & Stellenbosch
Knysna
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Boulders Beach & Dolphin Beach
History and Culture For those interested in history, South Africa should be top of your list to explore. In KwaZulu-Natal, northwest of Durban, visit the Battlefields Region to learn about the Zulus, one of Africa’s most prominent empires who reigned between 1816 and 1897. Visit the Cradle of Humankind, a significant archaeological site northwest of Pretoria, with world- class exhibitions and fascinating excavation sites. Or, head to the Mandela House Museum for insight into the beloved, anti-apartheid leader, who became South Africa’s first democratically elected president after 27 years in prison.
Tantalizing Cuisine The food in South Africa is influenced by it’s colonial past, resulting in an array of tasty dishes full of exciting flavours and aromas. It’s also now seen as one of the world’s most exciting destinations for foodies, with Cape Town, Franschhoek and Johannesburg all considered world-class, fine-dining destinations, home to numerous restaurants by renowned homegrown and international chefs. For those who love seafood, head to the culinary hotspot town of Knysna on the Garden Route to celebrate the annual 10-day Oyster Festival in early July.
Expert tips Molly from our York branch headed to South Africa for a multi-centre trip to Kruger and Cape Town last November. ‘From admiring the views at Table Mountain to witnessing giraffes and zebras roaming right outside the luxury tents of my safari experience, it was a trip to remember. My highlight was doing the big swing at Graskop into the third biggest canyon in the world – scary but thrilling’. Molly’s top tip for a South Africa safari is to make sure you are prepared for all weather conditions and pack a jumper, even in the 40 degree heat the wind can be chilly whilst driving.
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