Peerless Travel

Your journey into the soul of South Africa starts when you first hear the roar of a lion echoing in the distance or feel the ground tremble as a herd of giant elephants cross right in front of you. It’s those early hushed silences at sunrise, when you see the wild come to life at a busy waterhole, or spot the bright eyes of a leopard in a tree at sunset. Explore with any kind of safari through bushveld, deserts, forests, wetlands, rivers and even beaches. And, with perfect days ending in the comfort of luxury lodges or campfire stories under a million stars, you can’t help feeling like you never want to leave.

Free the adventurous spirit within as you stare straight into the eyes of a Great White shark, with only a cage between you. Feel every sense explode into life as you bungee from the spectacular Bloukrans Bridge, or hold on tight for a white-knuckled ride down our famous rivers. Get your hiking boots for a week and explore the Otter Trail, or take on Table Mountain for a view of Cape Town that will stay with you forever. From skydiving, quad biking, windsurfing, treetop zip lining, international cycle races and sporting events to relaxing strolls along perfect promenades and even a quiet game of golf – there’s no shortage of adventures here, in some of the world’s most beautiful settings.

Explore the place where the human story began at the Cradle of Humankind or see ancient Africa preserved on rock faces, in caves and historical sites; walk the battlefields where Shaka Zulu once fought; or follow the inspiring footsteps of Nelson Mandela all the way to his humbling prison cell on Robben Island. Then, celebrate our rich, modern culture at buzzing urban markets, art galleries, jazz bars and townships. Our story is told in many historical sites and museums around the country, and expressed today in rich cultural traditions, food, music and a vibrant urban culture. To be in South Africa is to be welcomed “home” not as a traveler but as a friend.

Travel in any direction in South Africa and see a country shift and change before your eyes. Let us introduce you to our places of wonder, from the mind-blowing peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains to our flat-topped world wonder, Table Mountain. Stand at the top of the amazing Blyde River Canyon or see the place where millions of daisies burst into life in the desert. Stroll along beaches that never end, hike up ancient hills and through forests older than time, or wake up to bushveld views that make time stop. No matter where you are in scenic South Africa, every day ends with a perfect horizon to look out on.

South Africa’s 2700km coast is where Blue Flag beaches lure you into staying all day, the freshest flavors of the sea are piled onto your plate at beachside restaurants and the folklore of fishing communities color everyday conversations. It’s a world of adventure and natural wonder traced by famous hiking trails through forests, wetlands, secret beaches and ancient eco-systems that go on with life the way they always have. Come experience beach days that feel like they should never end and the finest beachside hotels to spoil you when they eventually do. South Africa’s sun-soaked coast lies ready, all-year round, to share its secrets, adventures and lazy days with you.

Every South African city has its own unique story to tell, and the best people to tell those stories are the genuinely fun and friendly locals themselves. Join them for a cocktail on a Johannesburg rooftop bar, or meet them at art galleries and spaces brimming with culture and expression. In Cape Town, don’t miss the chance to take in some jazz and then sneak away for a picnic, or unforgettable open-air concert at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, the most peaceful setting imaginable, hidden against the slopes of Table Mountain. Then go where tropical sun-soaked days end with beachside cocktails in Durban, or experience the warmth of Port Elizabeth, known as the “Friendly City” to us.