5 Essential South African Experiences

5 Essential South African Experiences South Africa is renowned for the diversity of its landscapes and culture. Whether it is vibrant cities, boundless wilderness, sleepy coastal villages or airy mountain retreats you are looking for, South Africa offers the travel experience to suit your taste.

Here are five South African experiences you simply cannot miss!

1. Cape Town Cape Town is the ideal starting point for any South African travel experience. There is an abundance of Western Cape accommodation options on offer, ranging from B&Bs and secluded beach resorts to 5-star hotels in the heart of the bustling city.

In a single day visitors can go cage diving with sharks on the False Bay coast, take a tour of the Cape Winelands, watch the sunset from the fine white beaches of the Atlantic before heading into town to sample world-class nightclubs and restaurants.

2. The Karoo Take a drive north of Cape Town and you’ll enter the arid landscape of the Karoo Desert. This semi-arid desert is home to a number of hidden jewels, and is famous for the hospitality of its isolated communities.

Numerous Northern Cape accommodation options exist to give you the opportunity to sample the serenity and open expanses of South Africa’s deserted heartland.

3. Johannesburg Johannesburg is often regarded as a transit point to more appealing destinations elsewhere in the country. However, Johannesburg deserves to be a tourist destination in its own right. This mining town’s pulse beats to an African rhythm and offers a superb climate, numerous museums, galleries and historic sites.

4. The Kruger National Park You won’t want to miss one of the largest game reserves in Africa when you visit South Africa: The Kruger National Park. Stretching from Limpopo Province in the North to Mpumulanga Province in the South, this massive protected area is home to hundreds of species of animals, including Africa’s famous Big Five. Various Limpopo accommodation options are on offer from rustic bush camps to luxury private lodges.

5. Sun City Having explored some of South Africa’s most attractive tourist destinations, you may want to finish off your holiday in the luxury North West province accommodation offered by the Sun City complex. Home to the famous ‘Lost City’, Sun City is more than a premium casino resort, featuring a water park, top rated golf course and numerous other entertainment facilities.

Whatever your travel style, the ideal accommodation venue awaits you in South Africa. Book South African holiday accommodation now, and choose from a wide range of quality venues for every preference and budget.