South Africa Visa Information, Entry Requirements, Tourist, Business, Private Visas to South Africa, Comprehensive Information on South Africa Visa Requirements, Other Visa Types
For making a trip to South Africa, a land of enchanting beauty, you have to get South African Visa. South Africa, like every other sovereign country the world over has the sovereign right to decide who can or cannot enter its territory. Possession of a visa does not guarantee automatic admission to the Republic of South Africa.
Traveling for South Africa holidays is really simple and easy; one just has to apply for a visa and you are here, in no time. The South African Embassies are outsourcing the process of applying for a South African visa to various agencies in many countries. One needs to fill a visa application form from the office of South African Embassy of his/her country.
General Visa Requirements to South Africa
– A valid passport; all travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure date from South Africa.
– Blank Visa pages; you are required to have at least two un-used pages in your passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure.
– Proof of sufficient funds in form of bank statements (should be original and certified by the bank; and for the past 3 months), or salary payslips or bursaries, credit cards or traveler’s cheque.
– Onward / return ticket and, if in transit, proof of sufficient documentation for admission to the country of destination.
– Yellow fever certificates are required if the journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.
– Copy of certified birth certificate.
– Visitors should be of sound mind and body.

VISA TYPES
Business Visa
The business visa is issued for various reasons such as making feasibility studies, establishing professional and business contacts, and making arrangements for investments. The validity of the visa can vary from one month to twelve months. The fees for the visa are determined administratively, so it is advised that prospective investors consult the appropriate authorities before making application for visas.
Multiple-Entry Visa
Foreigners who, because of their business or investments, need to make frequent visits to RSA are issued multiple-entry visas. Their validity ranges from one month to a year. Multiple-Entry Visa fees are determined administratively. So it is paramount that prospective investors consult the appropriate authorities before applying.
Ordinary Visa
Also the tourist visa is issued at any South African embassy. It grants visitors the permission to enter the country through designated entry points along the borders, airports and harbour stations. However, a person coming from a country with no a South African embassy, is issued a visa any of the entry points in South Africa
Transit Visa
A transit visa is a permission to cross South Africa from one entry point to another and is for people whose purpose in entering South Africa is simply to pass through without visiting. It is issued for a maximum of two weeks. The transit visa is issued only to people with onward tickets, sufficient funds for the crossing in South Africa, and an entry visa for the country of destination.
South Africa has remained one of Africa’s most sought after holiday destinations owing to its natural splendour. The Visas to South Africa are of various types, depending on the purpose of visiting this country. South Africa tourist Visas are meant for those tourists who want to enjoy this country and return back after a short period.
Processing Time
Applications should be made well in advance. Although the minimum processing time is 3 business days and maximum10 business days, nationals applying for a visa are advised to apply up to 10 weeks before their departure date.
Please make sure that you have at least two empty pages in your passport before travelling to South Africa.
Who Needs a South Africa Visa?
Depending on your nationality, and the duration of your visit, you may not need a visa to visit South Africa at all. Nationals of the following countries need a visa to South Africa.
British Dependent Territories including Anquilla, Bermuda, British Antartic Territory, British Indian Ocean Territory, Cayman Island, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands, Sovereign Base Area of Akrotiri and Dhekelia and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
For applicants intending to stay in RSA for a period of more than 90 consecutive days, the following requirements may also be required;
– Medical Insurance
– Medical Certificate / Doctor’s report (A referral letter from current doctor or detailed appointment letter from doctor in RSA).
– Police Clearance certificate (criminal background record) in respect all applicants 18 years of age or older, in respect of all previous countries of residence for period exceeding one year.
– Deposit of USD 450 or return ticket
– And other supporting documents
Important Notice
– Incomplete applications are not accepted.
– Application forms must be appropriately signed by the applicant and the signature must match the signature in the passport. (You do not have to submit your application for a visa in person.)
– In the event of multiple applications, supporting documents must be copied on all submitted applications.
– Copies of ID and letters of permission may be requested if applications are questionable.
– Please consult with the South African embassy or relevant embassy or your travel agency for information ahead of you travel.

Tembe Safaris Elephants

and wildlife enthusiasts through out the entire world with its significant elephant population
Vegetation
Because of its differing terrains, Tembe Park supports a diverse mix of tropical and sub-tropical vegetation as it falls in a transitional area. Vegetation ranges from dense sand forest, woodlands, grasslands and swamplands, all of which combine to provide an ideal habitat that enables game-drive vehicles with perfect visibility to spot the elephants as well as the other animals, bird and insect species sheltered here.
Wildlife
Elephants, rhinos, buffalos are the main wildlife attraction of the Park. Hippos, wildebeests, elands, zebras, giraffes, jackals, hyenas, water bucks, reed bucks, nyalas, servals, kudus, warthogs, red duikers and other small mammals also thrive in abundance. Safari visitors to the Park can not miss a glimpse of the rare and elusive suni antelope, one of the smallest and shyest species of buck in southern Africa. Other endemic groups include 14 mammals, 23 reptiles, 3 frog species and 8 water fishes.
Bird Life
Tembe Park is another highlight amongst birding enthusiasts in South Africa.  Its assorted scrub, thornveld and sand forest offers perfect shelters a rich abundance of unique bird species. Over 340 bird varieties many of which are endemic to South Africa or tropical zones have been recorded here including the rare Plain-backed Sunbird, Natal Nightjar, African Broadbill, also rare Rudd’s Apalis, Rufous-bellied Heron and Woodward’s batis. Other common sightings are Woollynecked Stork, Little Bittern, Sharpbilled Honeyguide, Hamerkop, Saddlebilled Stork, White Stork, Woodpecker, Bearded Woodpecker, African Broadbill, Goldentailed Woodpecker, Yellowbilled Stork, etc.
Getting There
From Durban, take the N2 north towards Mkuze, about 350km away. Continue north on the N2, and join Jozini road after about 14km, and drive another 20km to Jozini. You will come across the dam wall but drive on for a further 72km – until you see the sign post of the Park entrance from where you’ll be picked up by a safari guide in a 4WD upon clearing the entrance fee. Park entrance fee of R30 @ visitors

Elephants moving in the Park

Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit is from April to September. This is when the weather relatively very pleasant. Game safaris are best during the hot midday times as the elephants congregate around the waterholes.
ACTIVITIES
There are two prominent ways exploring the Tembe Elephant Park. The most preferred way to enjoy the jungle beauty and wildlife attractions of Tembe is;
- Guided Game Drives; Daytime and evening game drives are conducted by an experienced guide and are included at no extra cost. Elephant safaris are another option although not so popular.
- Bird watching – Tembe offers excellent birding opportunities particularly at Ndumo Game Reserve
- Snorkeling & Scuba diving for instance nearby Tongoland reefs.
- Turtle watching along the coast from Kosi to Ponte de Oro.
- Guided boat Excursions across the Kosi Lake system

TEMBE SAFARI ACCOMMODATION

Tembe Safari Camp
Tembe safari camp is nestled in the tangled forests of the Park, on the border with Mozambique, and astride ancient elephant migration routes. It comprises six luxury en-suite and four semi-luxury safari tents that blend unobtrusively with their natural surrounds and are tucked away in secluded areas around the camp. The tents are furnished and built on wooden platforms; each has both a queen size and a single bed.
The Camp is privately managed and offers guided safaris in luxury open safari vehicles. There is an open-air braai area that lends itself to a rustic setting where guests can enjoy campfire meals under bright stars. It also has a Matriarch Suite, elevated on a wooden platform for special safari holidays.

Madikwe Safari Giraffe

destinations with ease of 5 game viewing.
Madikwe Game Reserve is divided into two main areas. The area north of the Molatedi Dam is fenced and stocked with all the historically indigenous wild animals including elephant, rhinoceros, lion, leopard and buffalo. The climate of the area is generally mild to hot, but winter nights can be cold.
The unique attribute of Madikwe lies in its distinctive location, a transition zone on the edges of the Kalahari, where a number of rare species occur naturally.
VEGETATION
The terrain is predominantly of vast plains of open woodlands and grasslands, interspersed with rocky outcrops and single mountains. The area is dotted with huge rocky hills or inselbergs. The rich diversity of vegetation ensures a wide range of game and the topography offers ideal game viewing opportunities.
WILD LIFE
What initially used to be farm land is now restored to its former natural environment and over 8,000 animals and 27 wildlife species were moved to Madikwe Game Reserve as part of a huge translocation of game known as Operation Phoenix. The Reserve is home for cheetahs, wild dogs, hyenas, lion, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, herbivores and a number of antelope species. This is also the only place in Africa where Springbok and Kalahari Gemsbok meet naturally.
BIRD LIFE
Over 350 species of birds both resident and migrant have been recorded at Madikwe including raptors. It is a great destination for bird watchers. Some of the most common varieties spotted here include Ostrich, Secretarybird, Cape Vulture, Whitebacked Vulture, Martial Eagle, African Finfoot, Yellowthroated Sandgrouse, Carmine Bee-eater, Groundscraper Thrush, Marico Flycatcher and Violeteared Waxbill.
GETTING THERE
The reserve is conveniently situated 4-5 hrs drive away from Johannesburg. It is a straightforward self-drive route. In situation that you are going towards the lodges about the western border, the street is beneficial tarred road all the way. It is the very same street that is utilised to drive to Gabarone, Botswana, so it is well maintained and utilized. In case you are visiting the camps around the eastern border of the reserve, the street is very good tarred street all the way, except for your final 20km. From right here, it is a superb grit road that is nicely utilized by the local communities.
It is probable to also commute across the reserve your self if you’re visiting the western and eastern camps. It is about a one hour drive from the western camps towards the eastern camps and it offers excellent game viewing en route.
You can also fly into Madikwe from Johannesburg. There are two airstrips, one in the east and one the west.

Madikwe Gamedrives

RESERVE ACTIVITIES
Guided Game Drives: There are day and night game drives within the Reserve. A two and half hours guided game drive enables closer look at amazing wildlife of the area.
Self-drive Safaris: self-drive safaris in Madikwe are arguably the most impressive activity here. They allow for complete freedom to explore the area at your own leisurely pace. Several Madikwe safari lodges offer options of self-drive safaris for guests. There are several routes to take running from short-break to 5-day Long Routes.
Birding: Aside from just hearing the tweeting and chirping sounds of the reserve birds, birding trails create closer proximity to the several bird species in the area.
Bush Walks: Mosethla Bush Camp, Madikwe Safari Lodge, Thakadu River Camp and Mosethla Bush Camp are the best venues with interactive bush walks in the reserve. Guests are taken on conducted day and night bush walks.
WHERE TO STAY
Remarkable accommodation is available at different private lodges in the reserve. There are 30 lodges on the property, and six lodges in the private farms outside the main reserve. Most of the available accommodation options are community managed and owned.

Madikwe Hill Lodge

Thakadu River Camp
Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge
Madikwe Safari Lodge
Morukuru Lodge
Jaci’s Tree Lodge
Tuningi Safari Lodge
Madikwe Hills Lodge
Madikwe River Lodge
Mosethla Bush Camp
Tau Game Lodge
Leopard Rock Lodge
Madikwe Bush House
The Royal Madikwe

• Golfing is a huge activity on the Garden Route with some of the top golf courses in the world based here such Fancourt Country Club Estate offering 4 courses built by Gary Player. Others are  George Golf Course, Simola Golf Estate, Pezula Champioship Golf Course, Knysna Golf Course and Goose Valley Golf Course in Plettenberg Bay.
• Quad biking
• Mountain biking in Harkerville and Knysna forests
• Bungee jumping more popular at Bloukran’s Bridge, the world’s highest bungee jump at 216m
• One can take a Hot Air Balloon trip in Oudtshoorn
• Abseiling off the Knysna Heads
• Canoeing & Hiking on Knysna River and Forest
• Boat cruises with the intention to spot dolphins, seals and whales. Best between July and November

Where to Stay
Overmeer Guest House, Argyle House, Turning Tides Bed & Breakfast, Fairways Self Catering

Kruger Giraffes

WILDLIFE
Kruger National Park safaris are massively popular for wildlife safaris. It provides shelter to an enormous variety of mammals (including the “”big five”). There are 147 mammalian species found in the park ranging from the majestic Leopards and Lions to the mischievous Spotted Hyenas. It’s also easy to spot elephants, buffalos and rhinos. Any Kruger National Park safari is likely to give you an excellent view of some of these rare and remarkable creatures, as well as many of the other animals that live in the park including thousands of giraffe, hippopotami and zebra. Watching the sensations activities of these wild animals is a unique exciting and cheerful experience of lifetime.
BIRD LIFE

Kruger Bird

Are you a curious bird watcher who just loves to solve questions regarding birds & their habitats, to simply watch them, or to enjoy their tweeting? If yes, then bird watchin in Kruger is what you should not miss. Over 517 different species have been recorded in the park.  In particular, the park is home to many raptors or “birds of prey,” as they are otherwise known. Birds in Kruger National Park include the Whitebreasted Cormorant, Bat Hawk, Sanderling, Scops Owl, Kingfisher, Kori Bustard, Hawk Eagle, Plum Coloured Starling, Black Headed Oriole, Crested Barbet, Greyheaded Gull, Cape Wagtail, White Fronted Plover, etc. Depending on the time of the year, but birding is most of the time interesting.
LUXURY KRUGER SAFARI ACCOMMODATION

Kruger Camping

A wide range of lodges and campsites are carefully spread through Kruger, providing plenty of categories of accommodation ranging from basic campsites to amazingly luxurious lodges, many of which are designed in traditional African style and offer great luxury out in the wilderness. Options include hotels, lodges and self-catering villas. Although situated outside the borders of the park, guests will still have easy access to all the wonders and wildlife of Kruger, as well as the wealth of popular attractions and dramatic landscapes outside the park. Safari accommodation in Kruger Park is available at Berg en Dal Rest Camp; Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp, Lower Sabie Rest Camp, Shimuwini Bushveld Camp, Sirheni Bushveld Camp, Tsendze Rustic Campsite, Camp Shonga, Hamiltons Tented Camp, Tinga Game Lodges, Bateleur Bushveld Camp, Punda Maria Rest Camp, Imbali Safari Lodge, Singita Lebombo Lodge, Camp Shawu, Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge, Jock Safari Lodge & Spa, and several others.
KRUGER SAFARIS

Kruger Game Drives

Kruger National Park safaris are typically conducted in 4x4s, which are up to the challenge of negotiating the tough terrain, and hire cars are available for those who want to travel independently through the park. If you do decide to go independently, make sure you read up on the rules of the park. But the most popular activities are;
Game Drives: Many tourists also prefer to drive the Park by themselves. Open-topped 4×4 vehicles take guests off-road into the bush, as accompanying rangers track the location of the game to find the Big Five and other exotic wildlife. Most routes for Kruger Game Trails are made to keep visitors as close as possible to the different wilderness areas and to reveal the uniqueness of the panorama and ecosystem. Trail charges go for R560 per van inclusive of the safety costs.
Hiking Expeditions: Some people however argue that a better way to experience the Kruger National Park is to hike.
Family Safari Packages: Kruger Park Family Safari Packages provide options for kids of all ages and interests. Children’s tours provide fun activities that will be remembered forever and Moms and Dads can find some time for themselves on safari. An adventure for the whole family to share!
Guided Wilderness Trails: Guided Wilderness Trails and game-spotting from are also extremely popular activities during Kruger safaris. Not only do they make spotting of the large mammals easy but also the smaller creatures and deeper regions of the park that are usually overlooked when driving around.
Honeymoon Safaris: Enjoy a honeymoon in the wilderness of Kruger National Park is an amazing experience. Travelers celebrate your new life in in total green with wild animals around you. Most of them opt for a walking safari with their loved ones in company of a safari guide, who will introduce you to the more intricate side of life in the bush.
Bird Sighting: Bird watching in Kruger is the only sure way you will get close to these magnificent varieties of birds hosted in the park. It is recommendable to carry binocular for most achieving birding tours. Birding in Kruger is more spectacular around Umlani Bush camp in the nearby Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Located in the western central part of the Kruger National Park bird watching at Umlani Bush camp rarely disappoints due to the many excellent vantage points and the vast number of species.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Kruger National Park has a subtropical climate. The Park is wet from September until May. Summer days are humid and hot with temperatures rising above 37 °C. The best time to visit the Kruger is amazingly during the winter season. Game viewing is more spectacular as the vegetation is scanty and animals are drawn to the waterholes to drink every morning and evening. Also, many births occur in the winter months, its also prime time for trails. Autumn is the worst time of year to visit if you are interested in catching a glimpse of the “big five” as the grass is dense and high then.

A Kruger Park safari is an unforgettable experience for young and old, and gives visitors the opportunity to appreciate some of nature’s greatest wonders. If you want to go on a South Africa safari, Kruger National Park offers the perfect blend of accessibility, natural wilderness and diverse wildlife.

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Singita Leopard

Besides the supreme wildlife safari experiences offered, Singita Reserve prides a lot in its classic lodging options which in most times make the highlight of  Singita safaris. The reserve merges top high quality hospitality using the African safari experience to outstanding effect, allowing international visitors the very finest of both worlds. It’s no mystery why Singita Game Reserve is one of the more well-known tourist destinations in all of Africa. Consistently voted high on everyone’s greatest destination list, Singita is sure to win over even the harshest critic.
The game reserve delights in a perfect balance of natural beauty and luxury; hence the reason it is called Singita or “place of miracles.”
The Sabi region is renowned for its wildlife density and the game lodges themselves are situated in a vast array of regions which use the complete advantage of this fact. Each lodge is professionally tended, affording friends all of the luxuries that they might expect including a mouth watering cuisine, an award winning wine assortment and, of course, breath-taking wildlife viewing.
SINGITA GAME RESERVE ACCOMMODATION

Magnificent Singita Boulders Lodge

Singita Boulders Lodge: The jewel of the Singita collection, the Boulders Lodge is maybe the final phrase in the industry. Built around a landmark boulder, the lodge houses a remarkable wine cellar and a few of the most wonderful views feasible during a safari experience. With enormous suites and panoramic views, many thanks towards the 360 degree design, along with a generous private pool, guests can sit in splendour as they observe the animals moving about their each day life. The Boulders lodge functions stylish comfort with an eclectic mix of shades, textures, and fabrics. The large wooden deck is adorned with comfortable furniture that sits alongside a spectacular pool. The Boulders features indoor and outdoor

Singita Ebony Lodge

showers, double-sided fireplaces, min-bar, and much more. The Ebony and Castleton also offer most of the very same luxuries. The rooms have air-conditioning, ceiling fans, hi-speed internet access and phones, amongst a lot of other luxuries. The resort also has a library, a spa, a gymnasium, and a bar area.
Singita Ebony Lodge: Singita Ebony Lodge is a bush oasis in Sabi Sands Game Reserve. With 12 luxurious suites (24 beds), Ebony Lodge prides in its jewel-like setting that offers spiritually refreshing and rewarding experiences for the occupants. The

Singita Lebombo Lodge

lodge offers accommodation for shrewd guests in 9 deluxe double suites with commanding presence. It is famed for its art collection and first rate services, guests should be treated to a distinctive experience. Adjacent to the Kruger Park, patrons are ensured closer encounters and can as well get pleasure from the sparkling pool for any refreshing dip. Special facilities include a spa complete with a fully-equipped gym, swimming pool at the main lodge, laundry services & valet services and a hi-speed internet access. Some of the most interesting safari organized here are private

Sweni Lodge

and guided game drives, birding safaris, Mountain biking and Wildlife walks.
Singita Lebombo Lodge: Singita Lebombo is located in the Nwanetsi Concession Area of Kruger National Park. Also one of best luxurious game lodges in South Africa, Lebombo lodge boasts enchantment in a savage setting that offers a glimpse of wildest Africa. Rangers say it is the greatest focus of game they’ve noticed in the Kruger National Park. The area is marked by its diversity, from your leopards and lion that own the open spaces to your herds engaged in the ebb and movement of an archaic migration. Every creature is an intrinsic component of a precarious cycle, from the hundreds of species of birds for the flora and intriguing insect life. The days and nights here are shared with the animals, the sounds and smells of the African bush. Situated at the foot of the famed Lebombo Mountains, it exudes a sensation of exclusivity and a bond with the surrounding natural views. Complete with game drive services, every single group is serviced by their own expert ranger and taken down the trail to get some very first hand experience with the pristine bush existence, unique to the place.
Singita Sweni Lodge: Nestled on the banks of Sweni River, Sweni has six exclusive suites herald a new era of safari lodging. Because of its close proximity to the wildlife, it offers wonderful gaming views. Much as this is the smallest of all Singita accommodation options, it is a delightfully intimate camp with six supremely luxurious hidesConstructed of glass, slatted wood and bleached branches, Sweni Lodge maintains the modern lines of Lebombo rationalised with classic lines and a time-honoured palette. The beautiful decks allow an unobtrusive view of some of the most breathtaking scenery available and the exquisite furniture and setting spells a rare and delightful level of comfort. Because it provided a forested haven far from the noise of the world, the lodge is a favorite spot for eco-tourists to Singita.
Singita Castleton Camp: Once a private bush retreat, Castleton Camp opens its doors for the exclusive use of families and small groups of up to twelve guests. Set in the Singita Private Game Reserve in the game rich Sabi Sand Reserve adjacent to the Kruger National Park, this classic stone lodge comprises a stone-walled ‘farmhouse’ and six charming rooms in a garden setting, with fascinating memorabilia and artefacts that create an ambience of understated luxury. The surrounding cottages are magnificently appointed in a comfortable colonial style each with an expansive verandah. Some of the facilities here include a swimming pool, hi-speed internet access, tennis court, satellite TV and fax facilities and a library.

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MalaMala Game Reserve Safaris
BEST TIME TO GO
South Africa is a year-round destination blessed with a moderate climate. It shines all through the year but the hottest months are November to March; and the coolest April to October. Self drive holidays along the garden route and in Kwa-Zulu Natal can be done throughout the year.
Southern-Right whales can be seen off the east coasts from mid June to October, and humpback whales from August to December.
Being a land of finest vineyards and magnificent mountains, South Africa has all that the travelers would love to enjoy on their safari holiday. There are too many adventures for active safari holidays in South Africa.

Malamala- Safari Elephants

VEGETATION
The various habitats ranging from riverine thicket to open savannah dominant in the reserves’ low lying zones contribute to MalaMala’s reputation as the finest game viewing destination in the world. The Sand River flows north to south through the MalaMala Game Reserve for 20km and is a big draw for herds of game from both Mala Mala and Kruger National Park.
WILDLIFE
MalaMala is one of the few sanctuaries in Africa where nature enthusiasts have guaranteed chance to spot the rare and endangered wildlife such as cheetahs, pangolins and the wild dog – Africa’s second most endangered carnivore. The Game Reserve is also a Big 5 Reserve including lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard. There are also thousands of other mammals to be sighted including hyena, warthog, bush pig, hippo and giraffe as well as various antelope species. MalaMala’s thrilling game viewing chance is a prime draw-card for some of the world’s most renowned wildlife photographers and filmmakers
BIRD LIFE
The dense tropical forests in MalaMala give shelter to more than 300 species of birds. Even the most seasoned ornithologist will find much to rejoice in at Mala Mala as the bird list of rare species that inhabit the reserve areas is spectacular. The patterns of bird sightings are never constant, and there are often rare surprises which would give any twitcher a thrill. The rangers are able to discuss the bird life with authority. Some of the common species include

Malamala Game Drives

RESERVE SAFARIS
Game Hunting: It is in reserves like Mala Mala where this hunting and shooting still takes place, only the hunting is done by experienced rangers and Shangaan trackers.
Game Drives: Open Land Rover / 4×4 safari vehicles drives into the reserve offer thrilling and exhilarating encounters with the animals. This activity is much spectacular during the mornings and afternoons. The game drives are conducted in an open safari vehicle, accompanied by a professional Shangaan tracker.
Night Trails: After dark, spotlight safaris provide the opportunity to spot nocturnal creatures and carnivores are frequently seen on the hunt.
Walking Safaris: Wildlife walks into the Reserve are only organized on request and company of   experienced game rangers. This activity edges out other safari options into unforgettable moments.
GETTING THERE
Mala Mala Game Reserve lies about 5 hours drive from Johannesburg. The quickest access to the Mala Mala from Hazyview is driving eastward toward the Kruger entrance. After driving for about 37 km, is a leftwards pointing road sign to Mala Mala on a dirt road. Drive for 4 km where you will meet a T-junction; take the sharp right turn and proceed for another 4.1km to Sabi Sand Wildtuin main entrance.
At this point, an entrance fare is charged for the vehicle accessing the area as well as the visitors (ZAR20 per head). Please note that entrance fares to Sabi Sand Wildtuin are applicable and are payable on arrival. There are additional 6km to drive from here and you meet a crossroad. Turn left and follow the sign to Mala Mala.
Guests can also get there by chartering a light aircraft or scheduled flights from

Sable Camp

Johannesburg or Durban. For more information: www.malamala.com. The game reserve gates close at 22:00hrs.
WHERE TO STAY
There are actually 3 separate camps in the reserve; Mala Mala Main Luxury Camp, Rattray’s Camp on Mala Mala, and Sable Camp.
Mala Mala Main Luxury Camp
MalaMala main luxury camp is the most authentic camp. It is situated amidst the shady grooves of Mala Mala Game Reserve and has 18 guest rooms accommodating 50 persons at a time. Prices from £2408 per room fully inclusive (Main camp £1582 per room fully inclusive)
Rattray’s Camp on Mala Mala
Highly priced Rattray’s Camp is the newest. This lavish safari Lodge offers Sabi Sand game lodge accommodation in 8 luxury units for a capacity of 16 guests. The main building at this Sabi Sand lodging features a viewing deck with telescope, an air conditioned library, a convivial bar area and adjoining wine cellar.
Sable Camp
Sable Camp is set on a private reserve in the game-rich Sabi Sands and is connected to the Main Camp. It has 7 luxury suites accommodating a total of 14 guests.
CAUTION!
Guests allowed to walk around outside at ant time of the night without being accompanied by a ranger. Breakdowns and stuck vehicles are a hazard of driving through donga and bush,

Addo Safari Elephants

Bird Life
Addo is an equally excellent habitat for bird watching. The available Bird Island is a great breeding habitat for gannets and penguins. The Bird Island hosts about 120,000 birds.
Where to Stay
Accommodations within the Park ranges from luxury five star lodges, basic tented camps to backpacker facilities. Options are RiverBend Lodge Guest House, Elephant House, Nguni River Lodge, Addo Elephant Safari Lodge, Kuzuko Lodge, Long Hope Villa @ River Bend, Kronenhoff Guest House, Darlington Lake Lodge and Gorah Elephant Camp.

Addo Elephant Safari Lodge

There is also a wide range of bed & breakfasts, guest houses and game and safari lodges nearby the park such as Zuurberg Mountain Inn, Happy Jackal Guest House, Dungbeetle River Lodge
Getting There
Move along the highway towards Grahamstown; you will come across a signpost Motherwell and Addo Elephant National Park where you turn to the left. You continue on your left once you get at the top of the off-ramp; proceed on this route where you will get to the entrance of the Park.
Safari Activities: The Park receives over 100,000 visitors every year who come to engage in;

• Bird watching in the Bird Island
• Camping Safaris (Although limited)
• Guided Horseback Riding
• Elephant back safaris
• 4X4 Eco-Adventure Trails
• Guided game drives particularly in the morning although unpredictable
• Walking and Hiking Trails
• River Cruises on the Sundays River
• Canoeing

What to Carry
- Long but light cotton clothing
- Binoculars and a camera
- Safari foot wear boots

OUR BEST RECOMMENDED TOURS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Cape Town Tours
Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa and also the capital of the Western Cape Province. The city is a vast destination that presents mind-boggling diversity with unique cultural activities and geographical features and grand shopping, casino entertainment, outdoor adventures and scenic nature tours, historic tours, wine tasting, beer tasting and brandy tasting. Cape Town is worth travelling for vacation. There are number of things here to keep you entertained to leave you with lasting memories.
Cape Winelands Visit
The Cape Winelands is a region of the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is the largest wine producing region in the country. It is a beautiful wine growing area stretching from Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch all the way over the Hottentots Holland mountain range to Montague and Robertson showcasing over 200 different wine estates. The scenery is magical with dramatic mountain backdrops and endless vineyards offer perfect tour insights. Visit the Drakenstein Lion Park, a Sanctuary for captive born predators to see lions. We recommend wine tasting at Rickety Bridge Winery.
Hermanus Tours
This is another South Africa tourism paradise. It offers scenic beauty, diverse wildlife, diversity of cultures and traditions. Known as the best land based whale-watching destination in the world. Moving north from the cold Antarctic, attracted by the warmer waters along the South African coastline and the calm waters of the protected bays, they come to mate and calve. The most spectacular close up sightings of these gentle giants can be seen from the rocky coastline or from a licensed chartered boat offering exhilarating boat-based whale watching. Hermanus is most visited by Southern Right Whales between May and December every year. September tends to be the busiest month when tourists come to experience the colourful Hermanus Whale Festival and the whales return festivities.
Garden Route Tour
The Garden Route is a magnificent 230km stretch of the south-eastern coast of South Africa. This scenic region is nestled between the Tsitsikamma and Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean. Any South Africa traveller planning a trip through the Garden Route this summer, Mossel Bay must feature in your MUST STOP spots. The Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve is well positioned along the rugged and exciting coastline. It is home to the Storms River Mouth area, and offers visitors nature walks, some exciting adventures such as tubing on the Storms River, scuba diving in the reserve, abseiling and quad biking for the young at heart. It draws several tourists every year who come for the temperate climate, natural beauty and numerous outdoor activities.
Isimangaliso Wetland Park
Isimangaliso Wetland Park was listed as South Africa’s first World Heritage Site in December 1999 in recognition of its superlative natural beauty. It approximately covers 240,000ha, with a further 84,000ha under the sea. This is a large chunk of sub-tropical paradise stretching 220km along the East Coast from St Lucia to the Mozambique border. Several holiday travellers to South Africa come to explore the unique and varied natural habitats and the encounter the countless species of animals that live here. Game drives, cultural visits, birding, and several water sports such as scuba diving, hippo and crocodile cruises, canoeing, fishing, snorkelling and whale watching are available holiday activities in the reserve.
Kruger National Park Safaris
If you want to have an adventurous South Africa holiday, Kruger National Park is the best place to visit. It is one of the biggest and most famous game reserves in the world, and home to an astonishing range of wildlife. It lies in the North East of the country and borders Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland. Kruger Park covers approximately 2 million hectares. It is home to over 148 different mammalian species, 517 bird species and 1,982 plant species. It really is a nature lover’s paradise. Game-viewing in Kruger National Park is best in winter.
Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve Safari
Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve is a premier game reserve in Kwa Zulu Natal located 280 km north of Durban; and is the oldest proclaimed park in Africa. It is the home to the Big Five – lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant. Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve is the perfect place for you to visit if you want a truly authentic African safari experience combined with a relaxing beach holiday in Durban.
Soweto Tours
Soweto is Nelson Mandela lived. See his house and other famous items of the South African struggle history. Soweto is the most populous black urban residential area in South Africa and has a lot to offer for the seasoned traveller. A Soweto tour would entail visiting the Mandela Museum, where Madiba once lived; a drive down Vilakazi Street; a stop at the Hector Pieterson Memorial; Freedom Square where the ANC’s Freedom Charter was proclaimed in1956; and the Regina Mundi Church. The area is best visited in company of a expert guide who should give you the rich history as well as the evolutions Soweto has gone through.

SOUTH AFRICA NATIONAL PARKS

Addo Elephant National Park –

Addo Safari Elephants

Great Addo Elephant National Park is located 73 km from Port Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa. The Park is home to elephant, buffalo, lion, rhino and leopard while its marine area has whales and great white sharks, making it a Big 7 reserve.
It offers a perfect destination for ecotourism and wildlife tourism in the country because of its rich flora and fauna. Scenic Addo Wildlife Park is known for big population of Elephants (over 450 elephants). Daily Elephant safaris are organized to view the attractions of this famous park. Eland, zebras, warthogs, black rhino, hippos and a variety of antelope species are other animals in the Park.
Kruger National Park –

Kruger Safaris Zebras

This is one of Africa’s biggest and most famous game reserves in the world covering astounding 18,989 sq km. It lies in the North East of the country on the borders of Mozambique, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. Kruger National Park has exceptional diversity of wildlife unrivaled anywhere. Millions of visitors go on Kruger safaris every single year. Kruger is home to an impressive number of 147 large mammals, 49 fish species, 34 amphibians, and 114 reptiles. There is also spectacular bird watching in the Park. Over 507 species of birds have been recorded. It offers one of the most exciting for South African wildlife tours.
Table Mountain National Park -

Table Mountain National Park

It is famous destination for wildlife tourism in South Africa. It is situated in Cape Town. The Park consists of the greater Table Mountains, one of the most recognisable mountains in the world. The Park is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the west and False Bay on the east. Covering over 24,500 hectares, scenic Table Mountains is the main attraction of Table Mountain National Park. The mountain offers adventurous walkers and hikers a range of routes at various hiking levels. Safari camping and riding are also popular activities in the park.
Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve –

Hluhluwe Umfolozi Reserve

Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve is an ancient and the most sought game reserve in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa. It is located about 280 km north of Durban city. This Game Reserve is famous for its breeding successes with the White Rhino. If you want to see the endangered black and white rhinos in the wild this is the destination to visit. Presently the reserve boasts the largest population of white rhino in the world numbering over 1600. The population of black rhino is also slowing rising of late.
Agulhas National Park – Situated in the Agulhas Plain in the southern over berg region of the Western Cape, Agulhas National Park is a traveller’s glamour. The Park protects a 56km coastline – white beaches from which to watch whales, giant dunes covered in strandveld.

Augrabies Park

Augrabies Falls National Park – Augrabies Falls National Park is home to a wide variety of wildlife species within more than 50 hectares of land. Visitors are guaranteed to spot Springbok, Gemsbok, Klipspringer, Black Storks, Pygmy Falcons and much more on safari to this beautiful destination. It can be a right destination for wildlife package in South Africa.
Camdeboo National Park - Camdeboo National Park is nestled in the Karoo entirely surrounding the Eastern Cape town of Graaff-Reinet. Some of the main attractions in the park is the Sneeuberg mountain range. The Park provides its visitors with insights into the unique landscape. It boasts a captivating variety of attractions and safari activities ranging from trails and nature walks to valley camping.

Also Visit other National Parks in South Africa

• Londolozi Private Game Reserve
• Mountain Zebra National Park
• Golden Gate Highlands National Park
• Karoo National Park
• Bontebok National Park
• Mapungubwe National Park
• Tankwa Karoo National Park
• West Coast National Park
• Marakele National Park
• Mokala National Park
• Garden Route National Park
• Namaqua National Park

Londolozi is a perfect destination for the adventurous South Africa travelers and was one of the original private game reserves in Sabi Sands. The reserve is equally renowned for its adventurous game drives. It is a game-rich wildlife sanctuary where during game viewing activities tourists have guaranteed chance to spot the African big five including giraffe, buffalo, impala, kudu, and lion.
It is also an excellent bird watching destination. Over 40 species of raptors have been recorded here. The hooded vulture, secretary bird, African fish eagle, bateleu, brown snake eagle, dark chanting goshawk and the giant eagle owl are some of the most prominent species.
Where to Stay
Londolozi Game Reserve boasts four artistically well decorated intimate safari camps; each with chalets and tranquil en-suites, private pitch pools and wooden decks overlooking the soothing Sand River. All the luxurious en-suite bathrooms of the camps are well placed offering panoramic views of the surrounding bush. They serve early morning bush breakfasts and delicious Pan African cuisine.

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  Londolozi Varty Camp

  Londolozi-Varty Camp – the camp has magnificent views over the Sand River. The camp has a cultural museum, souvenir shop, well-stocked wine bar, private swimming pool and a full-day operating internet access centre. All chalets are air-conditioned and have a plunge pool.

• Londolozi-Tree Camp – this is small and exclusive camp that sets high standards of service and excellence. It derives its name from the Ebony tree that provided the camp shade. Londolozi Tree Camp is one of the most
  

  Londolozi Tree Camp

  preferred of the Londolozi Game lodges because of the spectacular view of the Sand River it offers. It has a lounge area with library. The main area leads out onto a large wooden deck, raised on stilts and elevated over the river. The suites feature private decks, plunge pools and outdoor showers.

• Londolozi-Pioneer Camp – Pioneer Camp is the most secluded of all the luxury Londolozi camps. It is located upstream from Founders Camp for a more ultimate relaxation. It comprises of 6 rooms (3 chalets and 3 suites) all air-conditioned, fitted with en-suite bathrooms.
  

  Londolozi Founders Camp

  It has a big space where visitors can have a private intimate moment.

• Londolozi-Founders Camp has an eating area enclosed in reeds next to the swimming pool, enabling the camp occupants have a beautiful setting for relaxing and having meals, with views of the riverine forest. You can enjoy a romantic moonlit bush dinner around the pool. All accommodation is air-conditioned with plunge pools and wooden decks.

Activities

The reserve offers various activities including bush walks and night game drives; adventure tracking; all day walking expeditions; overnight bush sleep outs; and fishing in the Sand River.

Map of South Africa

South Africa Coat of Arms

South Africa is located at the southern tip of Africa and covers an area of 1,219,092 sq km and 2,798 km of coastline. It is one of the fast growing countries in the Southern Hemisphere.

The country shares international boundaries with Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia in the north; to the north-east by Mozambique and Swaziland; while Lesotho is an independent small country is entirely lies within the territory of South Africa. Its western coast makes boundary with the Atlantic Ocean whereas eastern coast is bounded by the Indian Ocean. All this information is perceptibly shown on our South Africa Map.
In South Africa, you will find various exciting and adventurous national park and Safaris; important of them are – Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, Table Mountains National Park and many more.
Most visited Cities & Regions of South Africa

• Johannesburg
• Cape Town
• Bloemfontein
• Durban
• Port Elizabeth
• Pretoria
• Sun City

South Africa is an indeed beautiful and adventurous country.
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Wildlife

Elephants

Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve is home to the African Big Five game including the Elephant, Lion, Rhinoceros, Cape buffalo, and Leopard. It is home to other 84 exceptional species such as the Nile crocodile, white and black rhino, hippo, cheetah, hyena, blue wildebeest, jackal, zebra, baboons, impala, duiker, monkeys, impala, kudu, springboks, warthogs, giraffe, waterbuck, eland, kudu, Nyala, reedbuck, warthogs  and mongoose. In abundance also is a diversity of snakes, terrapins, tortoises, and lizards.

Warthogs

These so many wild animals in the game reserve all living in their natural habitat. Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve is one of the world’s top spots for viewing the Nyala. Similarly the extensive conservation efforts have made Hluhluwe to become the prime habitat with the largest population of white rhino in the world.

Bird life
Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve is a great birding spot. Over 340 species of birds have been recorded in the reserve. The grand

Zebras

Hluhluwe River Flood Plain is another strategic spot and habitat in the whole of South Africa where Yellow throated, Pink throated and Orange throated Long claw species can be observed at one spot. Other Birds present in the reserve include night heron, wood stork, Wahlberg’s eagle, Shelley’s francolin, black-bellied korhaan, Temminck’s courser, Klaas’s cuckoo, little bee-eater and crested barbet.
Activities
Hluhluwe Reserve is also one of those few game habitats in the whole Southern Africa where if you want a truly authentic African safari moment combined with a relaxing beach you can find intact. Day time game drives are very common guided by expert guides on open 4×4 safari vehicles. Daily game drives are organized with ease since Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve is merely a short distance from Durban. Boat cruises on the lagoon to get up closer with hippos as they peek their heads out of the water are common.

• Cape Winelands – start for vacation with a visit to the Cape Winelands. The settings for each wine region are just magnificent and worth spending a vacation stay with more exploring. The region produces some of the best and most affordable wines in the world.
• Durban tours – Durban offers a variety of historical places of interest for vacation tours. It boasts plenty of sun-drenched beaches and fabulous hotels, the Maritime Museum- a great spot for cultural travelers on honeymoon, the uShaka marine world – a trip to this kaleidoscope of adventure and entertainment is a must for any vacationer to Durban.

• Spending Precious Time at Cape Town Beaches – Cape Town’s peninsula stretch has hundreds of beaches to offer. Cape Town’s beaches are renowned around the world for being one of the very few destinations in Africa with the worldwide blue flag beach status. The peninsula’s Atlantic coast is known as Cape Town’s Riviera for its unique unspoilt sceneries and is where fashionable people go to be seen. They offer great spots for any kind of water sport and spectacular views of Table Mountain.
• Explore Cape Town & The Cape Peninsula – This is the most visited city in South Africa and for good reason. With the backdrop of Table Mountain it has a reputation for being one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is a definite must to include in your South African vacation itinerary.
• Kruger National Park safari – This is South Africa’s most popular game sanctuary. It is a hot spot for vacation tourists who want to experience the untouched wild Africa. The nine safari trails easily lead to a closer look of the African big 5. Game-rich Kruger National Park boasts 147 mammal species and 517 species of birds. Today, it is a world renowned national park for its advanced environmental management techniques as well as its inhabitants.
• Garden Route visit – This is an amazing area made up of a rugged rocky coastline punctuated with long white sandy beaches, fairytale evergreen forests, protected endemic fynbos vegetation and botanically rich lakes and estuaries. It is decorated with spectacular Limestone formations at the Cango Caves plus a stunning coastline and mountain ranges for a memorable photographic honeymoon safari. A visit to this beautiful region surely on many occasions leaves a lasting impression on its visitors.
• Trip to Blyde River Canyon Area – This area is spectacular with stretches of breathtaking waterfalls and awesome surroundings. The area is one of the highlights of vacation safaris in South Africa. It often enjoys the reputation of offering many families honeymooning here.
• The Drakensburg Trek - A Spectacular Mountain range stretching 100′s of miles. Amazing for hiking and the Drakensburg region hosts resorts with an array of sporting activities and spectacular mountain scenery. If your interest is Hiking the mighty mountain peaks or simply relaxing in one of the array of mountain resorts admiring the spectacular views. A visit to the Drakensburg will certainly be a rejuvenating and breathe taking experience
• Valley of a Thousand Hills visit: This is one of the most beautiful vacation and honeymoon spots in KwaZulu Natal South Africa. Honeymooners frequent this grand valley to experience its dramatic landscape and Zulu culture. It is no doubt an exciting component of South Africa. It is such a striking spot that several artists and crafters are drawn to the beauty and serenity of this area. It is a popular honeymoon spot for the just wedded travelers.
• Cape Agulhas National Park – Featuring the Africa’s southernmost tip – the Cape Agulhas, the Agulhas National Park is a perfect vacation spot for whale watching. The whale watching season starts in November and ends in January.

A South Africa Vacation shares so much to inspire and unwind you. With all this variety, the country is unquestionably not a boring vacation destination! However, you stand to get puzzled with where to start, what not to miss out on and what to be aware of. We highly recommend the guidance of the available expert South Africa tour operators in planning a memorable vacation trip to South Africa.

Location: The Cascades Hotel is a grand world class hotel located in Sun City, North West of South. Africa. The hotel rests amidst the African bushveld in South Africa’s Pilanesberg region only a 5 minutes walk from perfect Pilanesberg Game Reserve.
Usually referred to as the grand old lady of Sun City, The Cascades Hotel is the essence of experiencing romance, superiority and minimalist luxury in a gracious environment in South Africa.

The Cascades Hotel

Hotel Description:
Accommodation at this exclusive, unique and stunning hotel is spacious whose minimalist style maintains harmony in a modern African ambience.
The Cascades Hotel is a 243 roomed facility, each with en-suite bathrooms (recently refurbished).
Hotel Amenities:
Cascades Hotel also has two superb restaurants, 24-hours room facilities, car parking, travel information and transportation. Other luxury facilities include interactive pay TV, radio, air-conditioning and an international direct dial Telephone.
At breakfast time, a full continental buffet is served at the restaurants. Santorini, also located at the Cascades Hotel, offers Mediterranean-style meals and dinners in a laid-back atmosphere.
Suites:
All suites are well-appointed within a quiet exquisite setting combined with open view of the tumbling waters. The suites are fitted with Air-conditioning facilities, hairdryer, bathrobe, minibar, tea and coffee and safe.

Cascades Hotel Interior

Sports and leisure:
Indoor and Outdoor pools, fitness room, squash and tennis court (both onsite), comprehensive gym facilities, Spa / sauna and massage are available.
Cascades Hotel Room Categories:
Standard Rooms, Junior Suite, Luxury Rooms, Standard Family, Paraplegic Rooms and Presidential Suite.

SOUTH AFRICA HOLIDAY PACKAGES

Going on holiday in South Africa right after a stressful season say a wedding can be a hard puzzle to find answers for. What nobody bothers to tell you is that adventurous holidays can be and are a reality. Many options may be put before you for consideration. Guideforafrica.com offers you a wide selection of South Africa holiday packages to enable quick decision. Important to know is that most holiday trips here are awfully weather dependent
Safari Holidays
There are quite a number of distinct advantages of holiday making here and the first is the abundance of wildlife. Safari trips in SA game reserves and forests offer an interesting holiday experience. Table Mountain National Park is one widely sought destination popular with the adventurous holidaymakers in the country. Game Reserves on our South Africa Safari holidays are all set in outstanding landscapes, and many of them (Reserves) feature superb accommodation, superior facilities and incredible cuisines for spiced vacation tours.
Family Holidays
South Africa is a land of unparalleled beauty so whether your idea of a romantic getaway is you and your family frolicking on the white beaches while enjoying scenery, the choices are there.
We recommend a visit to Garden Route known as South Africa’s Eden, the famous Garden Route traverses an area rich in natural beauty and charm, attracting adventure-seekers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Honeymoon Holidays
South Africa has a cemented status as one of the top ranking destinations to celebrate honeymoon in Africa. Establishing its reputation as honeymooner’s paradise, the country has gained recognition in World Leisure Tourism. SA has numerous of honeymoon spots that attract a number of newly wed couples here. There are many things that will surely make your South Africa honeymoon tours, the most cherished moment in your life. There are lakes to sensitize the honeymoon couples, shimmering backwaters which are excitedly cherished by the lovers.
And More to See
A trip here is a mouth-watering experience because of its breathtaking beauty, rich culture and diverse attractions. The country has some of the oldest archaeological sites in the world. Extensive fossil remains at the Makapansgat, Sterkfrontein and Kromdraai caves suggest that different Australopithecines existed in South Africa.
The country also takes pride in its vast Game Reserves where it’s possible to get close up to the “Big Five. There is chance to view in abundance amazing animals like Cheetahs, Crocodiles, Rhinos elephants, giraffes, hyenas and lions in their natural habitat on one safari. A game drive at morning or dusk is one of life’s great experiences.

TOP SOUTH AFRICA HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS
Cape Town
Affectionately known as the ‘mother city’, Cape Town lies in the arms of Table Mountain- one of the world’s most identifiable landmarks. A “Must visit” once for holiday in South Africa. It’s one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a harmonious blend of architectural styles for instance the Victorian and Edwardian buildings that have been meticulously preserved plus many examples of Cape Dutch architecture.
Johannesburg
South Africa’s pulsating African heartbeat is felt in the ‘City of Gold’ with its endless opportunities for shopping, entertainment, freedom tours and eating out.
Kruger National Park
South Africa is naturally gifted beautiful country. It is home to world-renowned Kruger National Park of nearly 2 million hectares. This should be the first place to head to. It features 16 ecosystems. Spot the amazing wildlife on a nature walk.
Durban beachfront
On many outings on your holiday to have fun and leisure, South Africa’s sunshine city has something for the whole family – golden beaches, surfing and a marine park.
The Winelands
Discover the joys of South Africa’s award-winning wines and cuisine along any of the beautiful Cape wine routes, taking you through green valleys and historic towns.
With all this variety surely there are plenty of options to spend a holiday in S.A

Established on May 29 1998, the incredibly scenic Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) is a wildlife park in Cape Town, South Africa. It is positioned at the extreme south-western tip of Africa and covers approximately three quarters of the peninsula stretching from flat-topped Table Mountain to Cape Point.
Currently it covers 25 000 hectares of the conservation land area; and unlike other South African Parks, TMNP is surrounded wholly by a thriving and cosmopolitan Cape Town city. Nowhere else in the world does an area of such spectacular beauty and such rich bio-diversity exist within a metropolitan area.
The park stretches from Cape Point to Signal Hill, and includes Devil’s Peak, Lion’s Head, the Silvermine Nature Reserve, Boulders Beach, Tokai, and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.
Previously known as the Cape Peninsula National Park, the main purpose for its proclamation was to protect the natural environment of the Table Mountain Chain, and in particular the rare fynbos vegetation. The park is managed by South African National Parks.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Table Mountain National Park

Table Mountain
The park is home to countless jaw-dropping views including the majestic Table Mountain, one of the oldest mountain and Cape Town’s most iconic feature. This is the main attraction of Table Mountain National Park. This dramatic landmark draws millions of visitors over the years. Tourists who are looking for something a little more rugged than a cable car ride will find that Table Mountain has hundreds of hiking trails. The more adventurous and physically fit hikers often take advantage of over 300 trekking routes that

Chacma Baboons

range from easy paths to extreme rock climbing. There are trails for mountain biking, too.
Wildlife
Table Mountain National Park is renowned for its extraordinarily diverse and unique fauna and flora – with rugged cliffs, steep slopes and sandy flats. In the park are amazing numbers of antelopes, Cape mountain zebras, dassies and the rare Table Mountain ghost frog. You will also likely see baboons. Obey the park rules, and do not feed them as Baboons are not known for good manners, and could spoil an otherwise wonderful visit to Table Mountain National Park. Smaller mammals are found in the park: caracal, rock hyrax and a variety of small antelope species, such as the Cape Grysbok and notably the recently re-introduced klipspringer. Many residents who live in communities neighbouring the park, such as Da Gama Park, Tokai and Scarborough, often clash with baboons which raid their farms and houses for food.
Larger predators including the Cape Lion, leopard, spotted hyena as well as the black-backed jackal were popular in the park in as late as 1920s, but have since disappeared.
The Park is home to approximately 8,200 plant species, several of which grow naturally nowhere else in the world. In the park are the rare king protea (the national floral emblem), Ericas and restios.
Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope
These are very scenic, although they are neither the southernmost tip of Africa nor the meeting-place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, as is often believed.

Common Ostriches

Boulders Beach; it lies south of Simon’s Town and contains a large colony of African Penguins.
Accommodation in Table Mountain
Olifantsbos Cottage: Possibly the most special accommodation available in Cape Town, this unique getaway is located deep in the southern part of the Cape of Good Hope and offers guests complete seclusion right on the beach.
Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 16:30
Eland Cottage: Ideal for South Africa holidays the Eland Cottage is situated in the Cape of Good Hope section of the Park. The Cottage accommodates six people with one master bedroom and two fully furnished bedrooms.
Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 16:30
Duiker Cottage: Duiker Cottage also welcomes a maximum of six people with one master bedroom and two bedrooms each well furnished.
Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 16:30
Wood Owl Cottage: This beautifully restored foresters cottage is situated in the heart of the Tokai Pine Plantation on the slopes of the Constantiaberg. Its central location offers guests the best of both worlds – easy access to the City and the seclusion of the Park and nearby hiking/ mountain bike trails. It fully equipped and offers three double, en suite bedrooms with an open plan kitchen living area with a fireplace. There is also a separate TV room. For warmer evenings there is a patio and braai area. 
Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 16:30

Port Elizabeth is the fifth largest and one of the liveliest and most proud cities of South Africa. PE as it’s fondly branded boasts a wealthy socio-economic, cultural and geographical setting not very common in most African cities. The city neighbours the Sunshine Coast, the coastal route between St Francis Bay and East London Countless high-rise buildings, several traffic lights, with well-planned roads and a wide variety of car types and models dominate the city. Uitenhage is the most prominent industrial town in PE.
PE’s pride is evident with its amazing shopping complexes, flea markets, gigantic restaurants and several entertaining spots on offer. It has always been a family destination, so there are activities for both young and old.
The city is worth visiting for buzzes with splendid attractions including the famous Addo Elephant National Park, the cultural hub of Graham’s town and celebrated Jeffrey’s Bay, famous for its impressive scenery and surfing. Closer to Port Elizabeth is the Sea view Game & Lion Park and the Kragga Kamma Game Park. There are also common day trails along the circular route to the Swartkops Valley Nature Reserve.
The Port Elizabeth city is a nature lover’s paradise, so don’t miss the boat cruises, diving opportunities, a visit to Sea view Game & Lion Park and an excursion to Bayworld, which incorporates an oceanarium museum and snake park.
Life generally revolves around the waters. The beautiful coastal terrain punctuated with long stretches of white immaculate beaches such as Humewood beach make the PE a prime leisure destination above other South Africa cities. Humewood beach recently attained the Blue Flag status making it a world-class beach venue. A vacation tour here is an experiencing a revival of sorts.
Algoa Bay also a coastal strip of Nelson Mandela Bay takes pride in its 40 km stretch of beaches perfect for swimming, surfing, scuba diving, sailing and snorkelling.
THE CITY FUN
One of the most charming and fashionable city activities worth being part is the Apple Express steam train trip from Port Elizabeth to Thornhill, where you can take in scenic views from the highest narrow-gauge bridge in the world. This event gives PE a magical edge over any other Africa city for honeymooning.
It is in Port Elizabeth again that you can dive with sharks at the oceanarium at Bayworld. There are other dive sites too, including fascinating wreck dives.
GETTING THERE
The centrally situated Nelson Mandela Bay Airport is within easy reach from all parts of the city. There are a number of flights connecting Port Elizabeth with domestic and international destinations.

Car Rental in South Africa is easy with to travel around the country.  These rental car operators also travel into surrounding African countries, making the South Africa cross-country tours adventurous and enjoyable. You will enjoy unlimited mileage, cheap rates with nominal excess, and a wide range of cars- compact to 4×4’s.

Hire a car and explore South Africa freely and at your own pace and leisure. The way to get the cheapest car to rent is by checking with every car rental agency what their rates are. For your convenience we list all car hire firms as well as links to their online reservation systems.

In South Africa, the business of car hire is dominated by private operators. Ask your hotel or tour guide to assist with any necessary bookings. A wide range of services offered include Airport transfers to hotels, tour guides; arrange tour itineraries, inland safaris ranging from business class to budget-friendly expeditions to major cities and prime visitor destinations.

The car available for hire are customized for a comfortable tour and all fitted with facilities such as 40L Water – full tank, 2 Ratchet tie downs, Fold up camping chairs, Rechargeable Maglite, Gas lanterns, First aid tool box, light wash basin, Beddings (sleeping bags, pillows, sheets and bath towels), Mobile toilet (some) and a cooler. Vehicles can be fitted out for up to 5 people and/or can be fitted with all necessary camping equipment, including rooftop tents.

Car Rental Companies in South Africa

Car rental companies are available in the most sought tourist destinations in the country. You will fine efficient car hire service in the cities of Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban car, East London, George car, Johannesburg, Nelspruit, Phalaborwa and Port Elizabeth.

• Avis Car Rental
• Budget Cars
• Europcar
• First Car Rental
• Hertz
• Kulula.com
• Sixt Car Rental
• South Africa Car Hire
• Tempest Sixt
• Woodford vehicle

With these South Africa car hire options, be rest assured that you are hiring with the best. They offer competitive car rental rates, outstanding customer service and excellent South African knowledge.

SAFARI & TOUR OPERATORS IN SOUTH AFRICA

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Located in South Africa’s North West Province, Sun City is internationally recognized as South Africa’s lead tour destination with a multitude of attractions and activities to engage everyone. It is a favored holiday destination for many travelers. It boasts of an African heartbeat and rhythm all of its own.

In a remarkably exciting environment, the Sun City offers four world-class hotels, fabulous sports facilities, two magnificent golf courses and truly great entertainment. Located in the caldera of an ancient volcano deep in the rugged bushveld by the side of a tranquil lake, the entire complex is set amongst winding paths, tumbling cascades, cooling pools and shady trees. Sheltered by the surrounding Pilansberg Mountains, Sun City is immediately adjacent to Pilansberg National Park, where during game drives there is a good chance of seeing the Big Five.

Places of Interest

• Valley of the Waves; Highlights of this thrilling resort include the Valley of the Waves, an enthralling water park. A large lagoon dominates the scene with a wave machine capable of generating 1.8m waves every 90 seconds. From the aptly names Temple of Courage swimmers drop a heart stopping 17m down a chute and under a bridge before splashing into a small pool at the foot of the slide. The Valley boasts of a beyond belief variety of adventures waiting to be discovered and enjoyed here with fantastic water slides, a wave-splashed sandy beach and the ‘sacred’ and ‘lazy’ rivers. This water park has five exhilarating flume rides.

• Bordering the Sun City complex is the malaria free Pilansberg National Park which is home to the mighty Big Five.

Family Leisure & Shopping

Sun City offers a myriad of different entertainment and relaxation opportunities, as well as enough attractions and activities to keep everyone busy. The city takes pride in nine swimming pools, fitness centre, spa, sauna, massage, two 18-hole championship golf courses, mini golf, 11 tennis courts, two squash courts, cycling and jogging trails jet skis, parasailing, pedalos, sailing windsurfing, boat cruises, hose riding, volleyball, archery, clay pigeon shooting, mountain bikes and game drives in nearby Pilansberg National Park.
Leather goods, jewellery, shoes, clothing, wine and the Sun City range of souvenirs are all available at the Palace, Entertainment Centre, Sun City Hotel and Cabanas.

Family Safari Activities

Kamp Kwena is supervised fun activities programme for children aged five to twelve years. Facilities for Kids at the activity park include African adventure mini golf and mini cars, trampolines, animal world, playground and Water world.

Getting There
Cape Town, the one of the world’s most unique resort is only 2 hours drive from Johannesburg International Airport.

Accommodation

Sun City offers you four exclusive hotels all with water-sport, golf, shows, swimming pools and beautiful gardens. Sky-trains, bright lights, casinos and extravaganzas – are just of the few attractions that helped to turn Sun City into southern Africa’s premier tourist hotspot. Choose from the luxury of The Palace of the Lost City to the perfect family holiday venue at the Cabanas 26 hectares of greenery and watercourses, supposedly a miraculous discovery of an ancient civilization, palms, baobab trees, rich vegetation and flowering plants; no matter what you are looking for, be it romance, value for money, family fun or sheer decadence, is something not to be missed.
Dining; Diners have a choice of 17 restaurants and 12 bars, featuring huge variety of cuisines from around the world.

Reasons to travel to Sun City

• English is the official language
• Sun City is all-year safari Travel destination
• With only 3 hours time difference in British Summer time, there is no real jet lag

Sun City offers a lot and more and it has become a haven for holiday travelers to South Africa and Africa in totality. Enjoy your trip!

Durban City is the third most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the Thekwini metropolitan municipality. It is the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal and is famous as the busiest port in Africa. It is also a major centre of tourism due to the city’s warm subtropical climate and beaches. This bustling port city of Durban is also known as the fun-seeker’s capital of South Africa.

According to the 2007 Community Survey, the city has a population of almost 3.5 million. Durban’s land area of 2,292 sq km is comparatively larger than other South African cities, resulting in a somewhat lower population density of 1,513 inhabitants per square km.

Durban City today

Today, Durban is the busiest container port in Africa, and a popular tourist destination. The Golden Mile, developed as a welcoming tourist destination in the 1970s, as well as Durban at large, provides abundant tourist attractions, principally for people on vacation from Johannesburg. It lost its international vacation pre-eminence to Cape Town in the 1990s, but remains more popular among domestic vacationers.

Durban is a sophisticated multinational city of over three million residents – a city where east meets west – a city beneath which beats the pulse of Africa – city known as the home of Africa’s best managed and – a city of surprises.

Durban Terrain

This metropolitan area is topographically hilly, with very few flat areas, except in the immediate vicinity of the central business district and the harbor. The western suburbs off Hillcrest and Kloof are significantly higher above sea-level, reaching up to 850m in the community of Botha’s Hill. Many gorges and ravines are found within the metropolitan area. There is almost no true coastal plain.

Durban Climate

Durban is characterized by a mild subtropical climate with warm wet summers and mild moist to dry winters, which are frost-free. However, due to large altitude variations, some western suburbs get very cold in the winter. Durban has an annual rainfall of 1,009 ml. The average annual temperature is 210C, with daytime maxima peaking from January to March at 28 °C and the minimum is 21 °C, dropping to daytime highs from June to August of 23 °C and the minimum is 11 °C.

Durban Attractions

Durban is South Africa’s most sought domestic Vacation destination. It boasts several sandy immaculate swimming beaches perfect spots for surfing and an inviting warm weather all year round. You’ll never run out of fun in Durban.

Take a walk to the ocean for a fishing charter or chill out on a sunset sundowner cruise. Take in the marine life at Ushaka Marine World and burn up some energy at Water World.

The green environment enhances the city’s beauty, thanks to its subtropical weather. To enjoy the city views to fullest, head to La Lucia Ridge. Look south to view the beach arcing around Durban’s bay. See a different angle of the same view by looking north from atop the Bluff at the harbour entrance.

Durban is recognized for its well preserved art deco and Victorian architecture, particularly along Victoria Embankment and on the Berea. Many events, cultures and nations have shaped Durban and you’ll find more than a dozen museums that tell its unique story.

Durban Family Holiday

Durban is an exciting city in which to play, shop, and experience the nightlife and to relax. It’s a city in which business and debate issues, which have far-reaching effects, not only on Africa but way beyond its borders, are discussed.

Go for an early morning walk along which is close to Durban’s main entertainment drag. It has a powerful wave house and an indoor climbing wall, which at 24m is the highest in the world. Plus, there are fast go-karts and a Tony Hawke-designed skate park. Stroll along the Umhlanga Rocks paved beachfront walkway and you may see dolphins surfing the waves just offshore. The outstanding Valley of a Thousand Hills, sculpted over aeons by the Umgeni and Msunduzi River; the Natal Sharks Board’s boat tours for whale and dolphin-watching and to see shark-nets being cleared.

Do not miss a typical traditional dining, entertainment and shopping spree in scenic Durban settings. Shop till you drop in modern shopping malls. Grey Street and the Warwick Triangle boast vibrant locals’ shops and markets. Enjoy the excellent entertainment on offer at the city’s theatres and clubs or take a township tour. Beachfront stalls sell traditional arts and crafts

For more information about Durban – the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal, visits our Durban Tours Section

Location; Close to Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

This deluxe high-rise hotel, linked with the new Cape Town International Convention Centre and a short walk away from the historic Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, combines the best of stylish contemporary design with classical tradition ad warm, personal service. The Westin Grand Arabella Quays, Cape Town is majestically located at the tip of Cape Town’s foreshore and offers unsurpassed scenic views of the Ocean and Table Mountain. Cape Town International Airport is 22 km away.

The hotel also offers a spectacular variety of food and beverage venues and the internationally acclaimed Altira Spa offers holistic healing to rejuvenate the body and mind.

Facilities; 483 rooms and suite, three restaurants, tow bars, 24-hour service rooms, shops, and hairdresser, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged.

Superior rooms; these rooms offer views of the Table Mountain, the harbor of the Waterfront. Air-conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, wireless connectivity and tea and coffee and safe.

Check-in: 1400 hours.
Check-out: 1100 hours.

2. The Table Bay

Location; Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

A member of the ‘Leading Hotels of the World’. With its maritime ambience, the hotel is in pleasing harmony with the historic working harbor, the modern yacht marina and the backdrop of Table Mountain. Cape Town International Airport is 25 km away

Facilities; 329 rooms and suites, two restaurants, bar 24-hour room service, shops, and business centre, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged

Standard Rooms; All rooms offer view of Table Mountain, Atlantic Ocean, or the Waterfront. Air-conditioning, hairdryer, TV, data ports, minibar and tea and coffee and safe

Sport and leisure; Outdoor pool, fitness room, Jacuzzi, spa, steam bathe and massage.

Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1100 hours

3. Southern Sun the Cullinan

Location; Close to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.

This elegant hotel with its marbled foyer, tasteful furnishings and spacious rooms offers excellent views of Table Mountain, the Ocean, and the bustling Harbor. The hotel complements the rich, cultural heritage of Cape Town with its timeless architecture and provides a full range of services. Cape Town International Airport is 22 km away.

Facilities; 410 rooms and suites, two restaurants, bar, 24-hour room service, shop, hairdresser, beauty salon, safety deposit boxes, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged

Standard Rooms; These rooms overlook the Table Mountain or the Waterfront. Air-conditioning, TV, wireless connectivity, tea and coffee and safe.
Sports and Leisure; Outdoor pool and fitness room

Check-in; 1400 hours
Check-out: 1100 hours

4. Cape Grace Hotel

Location; Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

A member ‘The Leading Small Hotels of the World’, Cape Grace Hotel is a celebration of the French history of Cape Town. The Hotel’s Charm lies in its intimate atmosphere, stylish décor and unique personalized hospitality. Cape Town is 25 km away.

Facilities; 122 rooms and suites, Restaurants, bar library, 24-hour room service, shop, and safety deposit boxes and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged

Luxury Rooms; These rooms have views of the yacht marina, or harbor or Table Mountain Air-conditioning, Hairdresser, TV, data ports, minibar and tea and coffee and safe.

Sports and Leisure; Outdoor pool, spa, sauna and safe

Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1100 hours

5. Radisson SAS Hotel Waterfront

Location; Close to Waterfront & Alfred Waterfront.
The Radisson SASA Hotel Waterfront is situated on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, overlooking its own marina and Robben Island. The Hotel which is just minutes away from Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, combines high levels of luxury and the warmth of true South African hospitality. Cape Town International Airport is 22 km away.

Facilities; 181 rooms and suites, Restaurant, bar, 24-hour room service rooms shops, beauty salon, safety deposit boxes, business centre, laundry service, babysitting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged

Standard Rooms; Air-conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, wireless connectivity, minibar, tea and coffee and safe.

Business Class Rooms; additionally these rooms are larger with a separate lounge area and most offer beautiful sea views.

Sports and Leisure; Outdoor pool and massage

Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1100 hours

6. Waterfront Village

Location; Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

This Village of apartments is an intimate and secluded spot in the middle of Cape Town’s most reputable area, the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Cape Town International Airport is 25 km away.

Facilities; 64 apartments, cleaning and laundry service, washing machine and dryer, secured underground parking and grocery nearby. Suitable for the physically challenged

One-Bedroom Classic Apartment; these apartments are spacious and decorated in a contemporary-style with an African touch. Balcony or Terrace, hairdryer, TV, data ports, CD, DVD, wireless connectivity, fully equipped kitchen and washer and dryer.

Sports and Leisure; Two outdoor pools and fitness centre.

Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1100 hours

Sun City is internationally renowned as South Africa’s premier holiday resort offering a multitude of attractions and activities to keep everyone occupied.

Less than two hours’ drive from Johannesburg, Sun City has a uniquely African heartbeat and rhythm all of its own. In an exceptionally exhilarating environment, the resort offers four world-class hotels (including the splendid Place of the Lost City), fabulous sports facilities, two magnificent golf courses and truly great entertainment. Located in the caldera of an ancient volcano deep in the rugged bushveld by the side of a tranquil lake, the entire complex is set amongst winding paths, tumbling cascades, cooling pools and shady trees. Sheltered by the surrounding Pilansberg Mountains, Sun City is immediately adjacent to Pilansberg National Park, where during game drives there is a good chance of seeing the Big Five.

Highlights of this thrilling resort include the Valley of the Waves, an enthralling water park. A large lagoon dominates the scene with a wave machine capable of generating 1.8m waves every 90 seconds. From the aptly names Temple of Courage swimmers drop a heart stopping 17m down a chute and under a bridge before splashing into a small pool at the foot of the slide. The Valley boasts of a beyond belief variety of adventures waiting to be discovered and enjoyed here with fantastic water slides, a wave-splashed sandy beach and the ‘sacred’ and ‘lazy’ rivers. This water park has five exhilarating flume rides.

Casino

You will have plenty of  entertainment and facilities to suit any visitor to Sun City! With water sports, gambling, golf and many others, Suncity is the perfect location for you to make the most of your vacation to South Africa.You may desire to test your luck at American roulette, blackjack, stud poker or punto banco in the resort’s casino. The concepts behind these games are very trouble-free and once grasped, opens up new dimensions of animation and amusement.

Dining; Diners have a choice of 17 restaurants and 12 bars, featuring huge variety of cuisines from around the world.

A complex offering a cinema, games room, video bar, slot machines, bars, food arcade and business centre.

City of Vacation

Sun City is internationally renowned as Africa’s lead holiday resort. Sun City offers a myriad of different entertainment and relaxation opportunities, as well as enough attractions and activities to keep everyone busy.

The city takes pride in nine swimming pools, fitness centre, spa, sauna, massage, two 18-hole championship golf courses, mini golf, 11 tennis courts, two squash courts, cycling and jogging trails jet skis, parasailing, pedalos, sailing windsurfing, boat cruises, hose riding, volleyball, archery, clay pigeon shooting, mountain bikes and game drives in nearby Pilansberg National Park.

Sun City Shopping

Leather goods, jewellery, shoes, clothing, wine and the Sun City range of souvenirs are all available at the Palace, Entertainment Centre, Sun City Hotel and Cabanas.

Family Adventures

Sun City family adventure activities offer travellers a range of new and exciting moments in the country. Enter unknown territory at the outdoor adventure centre and allow your adrenaline to start pumping!Kamp Kwena is supervised fun activities programme for children aged four to twelve years. Facilities for Kids at the activity park include African adventure mini golf and mini cars, trampolines, animal world, playground and Water world.

Sun City Hotels

There are four hotels at Sun City, each offering a choice of accommodation with its own style, character and ambiance. Choose from the luxury of The Palace of the Lost City to the perfect family holiday venue at the Cabanas. No matter what you are looking for, be it romance, value for money, family fun or sheer decadence, you will find it at one of the superb hotels situated in Sun City South Africa. Splendid luxury accommodation is available in the following Hotels

• The Palace of the Lost City
• Cascade
• The Sun City Hotels
• The Cabanas

Sun City in South Africa offers everything and more and it has become a haven for holidaymakers to South Africa. Enjoy your visit!

For the more adventurous the most exciting way to see the animals is on a foot safari through the wilderness trails. Game viewing in the Park is best done in the early morning and late afternoon when the temperature is cooler. Animals just like humans do not like the heat and tend to hide out in the thick bush during the day and then become active as the temperature decreases.
The game drives here are all conducted by professional game rangers and South Africa Tour operators who track the animals in 4WD vehicles.
Best Time to Visit
The Park looks amazing after the summer rains when the bush becomes green and lush, attracting all the various types of antelope in search of new grazing grounds, and this increase in grazers obviously attracts lion, leopard and many other carnivores.
Summer time also attracts several migratory birds proudly displaying their brightly coloured breeding time plumage. Winter time is dry and this forces most animals to remain under cover and only close to waterholes and rivers. Foliage is scarce. This does not present a good touring time.

Staying in Kruger National Park or one of the surrounding private game reserves is ideal during a visit to South Africa. The safari and game lodges range from artistically elegant to super luxurious with en-suite bathroom facilities. The expert game rangers whisk you off on game drives and walking safaris, tracking the wildlife in their natural habitat.
Kruger Park Luxury Lodge Experience
Exceptional game viewing is complemented by superb cuisine and world-class service. Walking safaris and game drives are combined for a magical safari experience.
Self Catering Kruger Park Lodging
Self-catering, economy family cottages and guesthouses, bungalows, chalets and huts are provided in the Kruger National Park. Game drives and bush walks are booked at the rest camp office. You can either bring food with you or purchase goods at the rest camp.
Game Lodge Luxury at Private Reserves
Indulge in luxury and comfort in private reserves adjoining Kruger Park such as Sabi Sabi, Thornybush, Jock Safari Lodge and Ulusaba were guests are treated to luxury accommodation and sublime cuisine.
Hotel Accommodation around Kruger Park
Kruger Park and the surrounding area feature various hotels, safari lodges and villas that provide superb lodging. Although these lodging options are situated outside the borders of the Park, guests will still have easy access to all the wonders and wildlife of Kruger Park.
Self-Catering Accommodation
These Kruger Park Rest Camps provide economy and self-catering family cottages and guesthouses, bungalows, chalets and huts. Most rest camps have shops, restaurants and gas stations except for a selective few.
Safaris and Attractions near Kruger  Park
Whether you are staying at a luxury lodge or at one of the rest camps in Kruger National Park, you should look at some of the activities outside the Park. These activities and attractions include Elephant back safaris, hot air balloon trips, the Endangered Species Centre, the Cheetah Breeding Project, various cultural villages, horse back riding, spa treatments and even a round of golf. One or more of these activities combined with your safari adventure is something definitely to consider.

Contact;-Kruger National Park for Reservations and Bookings:
• Tel: (+27) 21 422 3111
• Fax: (+27) 21 424 1036

Limpopo Province is a dryland region that not only faces the ravages of current climate variability, but may also experience future climate stress on top of the many other challenges of development in a changing South Africa.

The challenge of adapting to climate in a dryland region like Limpopo Province in South Africa is not one of only responding to varying climate risks but also of trying to live better with current complex changes. Research by the University of Cape Town, the Stockholm Environment Institute of the Witwatersrand showed that although climate change may contribute to vulnerability of livelihoods, there are other factors causing stress- such as lack of access to water, unemployment or HIV/AIDS- that people see as more pressing.

The South African Vulnerability Initiative (SAVI) framework provides a lens for viewing the role of multiple factors on local adaptive capacity. Through this framework, we can see that adaptation to climate and other risks in the Limpopo Province goes well beyond the need for short-term coping mechanisms.

SAVI framework identifies three pathways of interaction between multiple processes of change. These are;
• Multiple processes may lead to similar outcomes for a particular household, region or community which together can have synergistic effects.
• One process may create changes in the social, economic, cultural or institutional context, diminishing the capacity of the household, community or social group to respond to other changes.
• One process may create feedbacks that drive other processes and increase or lower exposure to future shocks and transformations and in some instances, historically-rooted factors.

Complex interacting factors hinder local adaptive capacity. The lack of access to drought insurance or loans, for example, often preludes the purchase of land, fertilizers, machinery, fencing or generators that could enable communities to better manage risks.
Gender access to resources is also critical factor; female-led households have limited access to both income and assets and may not be able to produce enough grain to ensure household food security.

Research down suggests that much greater effort is needed to understand the interaction and feedbacks among multiple stresses.

The Republic of South Africa is one of the most diverse, enchanting countries in the world. Exotic combinations of landscapes, people, history and culture offer the traveler a unique experience. South Africa lies at the southernmost part of the African continent with a 2,798km coastline on the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It is bordered to the north by Botswana and Zimbabwe, to the northeast by Mozambique and Swaziland and to the northwest by Namibia. South Africa completely surrounds Lesotho.
Topography

At 1,219,912 sq km, South Africa is the 25th-largest country in the world; comparable in size to Colombia. Most of South Africa’s landscape has elevations of over 914m (3,000 ft) and at least 40% of the surface is at an elevation of over 1,220m (4,000 ft). Parts of Johannesburg are 1,829m (6,000 ft) above sea level. Resembling an inverted saucer, the land rises steadily from west to east to the Drakensberg Mountains. The Drakensberg Mountains is the highest mountain range in South Africa.
Political & Administrative South Africa
South Africa has three capital cities: Cape Town, the largest of the three, is the legislative capital; Pretoria is the administrative capital; and Bloemfontein is the judicial capital. The country has a bicameral parliament; The Upper House (The National Council of Provinces) has 90 members, whereas the Lower House (The National Assembly) has 400 members. Members of the lower house are elected on a population basis by representation; half of the members are elected from national lists and the other half are elected from provincial lists. Ten members are elected to represent each province in the National Council of Provinces, regardless of the population of the province. Elections for both chambers are held every five years. The government is formed in the lower house, and the leader of the majority party in the National Assembly is the President.

South Africa achieved its political autonomy in 1961 when it was declared a republic. The government legislated for a continuation of apartheid, despite opposition both in and outside of the country. South African politics have been dominated by the African National Congress (ANC), which has been the dominant party with 60–70% of the vote. The main competitor to the rule of the ANC is the Democratic Alliance Party, which managed 16.7% of the vote in the 2009 election and 14.8% in the 2006 election. Other major political parties represented in Parliament are The Congress of the People -which split from the ANC and won 7.4% of the vote in 2009, and The Inkatha Freedom Party which mainly represents Zulu voters and took 4.6% of the vote in the 2009 election.
Languages, Culture & Traditions

South Africa is a nation of more than 48 million people of diverse origins, languages, cultures and religious beliefs. It may be argued that there is no “single” culture in South Africa because of its ethnic diversity. Today, the diversity in foods from many cultures is enjoyed by all and especially marketed to tourists who wish to sample the large variety of South African cuisine. Eleven official languages are recognized in the Constitution i.e. Pedi, Sotho, Tswana, Swazi, Venda, Tsonga, Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Xhosa and Zulu. English is the most commonly spoken language in official and commercial public life; however, it is only the fifth most-spoken home language. Although 79.5% of the South African population is Black, this represents a variety of ethnic groups and different Bantu Languages, nine of which have official status. The last census was held in 2001 and the next will be in 2011. Statistics South Africa provided five racial categories by which people could classify themselves. South Africa is home to an estimated 5 million illegal immigrants, including some 3 million Zimbabweans. A series of anti-immigrant riots occurred in South Africa on 11 May 2008.
Climate
South Africa has a generally temperate climate, due in part to being surrounded by the Indian and Atlantic Oceans on three sides, by its location in the climatically milder Southern hemisphere and due to the average elevation rising steadily towards the north and further inland. Due to this varied topography and oceanic influence, a great variety of climatic zones exist.
The climatic zones vary, from the extreme desert of the southern Namib in the farthest northwest to the lush subtropical climate in the east along the Mozambique border and the Indian Ocean. From the east, the land quickly rises over a mountainous escarpment towards the interior plateau known as the Highveld. Even though South Africa is classified as semi-arid, there is considerable variation in climate as well as topography. The interior is a vast, flat, and sparsely populated. In contrast, the eastern coastline is lush and well-watered, which produces a climate similar to the tropics. The extreme southwest has a climate remarkably similar to that of the Mediterranean with wet winters and hot, dry summers, hosting the famous Fynbos Biome. This area also produces much of the wine in the country. This region is also particularly known for its wind, which blows intermittently almost all year. Further east on the south coast, rainfall is distributed more evenly throughout the year, producing a green landscape. This area is popularly known as the Garden Route.
Wildlife

South Africa is ranked sixth out of the world’s seventeen Megadiverse countries, with more than 20,000 different plants, or about 10% of all the known species of plants on Earth, making it particularly rich in plant biodiversity. The most prevalent biome in South Africa is the grassland, particularly on the Highveld, where the plant cover is dominated by different grasses, low shrubs, and acacia trees, mainly camel-thorn and whitethorn. Vegetation becomes even sparser towards the northwest due to low rainfall. There are several species of water-storing succulents like aloes and euphorbias in the very hot and dry Namaqualand area. The grass and thorn savannah turns slowly into a bush savannah towards the north-east of the country, with denser growth. There are significant numbers of baobab trees in this area, near the northern tip of Kruger National Park.
South Africa however is forest, almost exclusively in the humid coastal plain of Kwazulu Natal. There are even smaller reserves of forests that are out of the reach of fire, identified as montane forests.
Economy
South Africa is a middle-income country with an abundant supply of resources, well-developed financial, legal, communications, energy, and transport sectors, a stock exchange that ranks among the top twenty in the world, and a modern infrastructure supporting an efficient distribution of goods to major urban centers throughout the entire region. South Africa is ranked 25th in the world in terms of GDP (PPP) as of 2007.
Vast majority of South Africans are poor. However, key marginal areas have experienced rapid growth recently. Such areas include Mossel Bay to Plettenberg Bay; Rustenburg area; Nelspruit area; Bloemfontein; Cape West Coast; and the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast. Unemployment is extremely high and income inequality is approximately equal to Brazil. The average South African household income decreased considerably between 1995 and 2000.
South Africa is the largest energy producer and consumer on the continent. The South African rand (ZAR) is the most actively traded emerging market currency in the world. It has joined an elite club of fifteen currencies. About a quarter of the population is unemployed and lives on less than US$ 1.25 a day.
Agriculture
South Africa has a large agricultural sector and is a net exporter of farm products. There are almost a thousand cooperatives in the agricultural Sector throughout the country, and agricultural exports have constituted 8% of South African total exports for the past five years. The agricultural industry contributes around 10% of formal employment, relatively low compared to other parts of Africa, as well as providing work for casual laborers and contributing around 2.6% of GDP for the nation.
Tourism

Tourism in  South Africa
South Africa boasts some of the best, least crowded beaches in the world, renowned wildlife parks such as Kruger Park, beautiful natural scenery and a stable post-apartheid environment. South Africa’s immensely varied terrain supports a rich diversity of wildlife, plant life and birdlife, and offers an incomparable range of experiences and natural beauty for which tourists flock to the country. The country is a popular tourist destination, and a substantial amount of revenue comes from tourism. Among the main attractions are the diverse and picturesque culture, the game reserves and the highly regarded local wines.

Jackalberry Safari Lodge is positioned in the center of lowveld in Thornybush Game Reserve in South Africa. Jackalberry Safari Lodge lies in a malaria area just adjacent to the mighty Kruger National Park with the majestic towering Drakensberg Mountains providing the backdrop for this country camp. It is accessible both by road and air. Visitors traveling by air can fly from OR Tambo International Airport to Eastgate Airport. This is an hour’s long flight.

Jackalberry supports a multiplicity of fauna and flora. It also doubles as a paradise for birdwatchers especially on morning and evening game drives taken in open safari vehicles. The bush around the lodge teems with game and supplementary 250 different species of birds making any safari tour here memorial.

Guests staying at this Thronybush safari lodge can enjoy excellent game viewing opportunities. You get to spot South Africa’s Big Five –the Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Leopard and Buffalo during an electrifying game drive. The area is also home to a diverse range of bird species.

What to enjoy once at Jackalberry Safari Lodge
• South Africa’s Big Five on Game Drives
• A delicious bushveld dinner
• Comfortable sleep in the elegant Chalets
• Friendly Family Safari accommodation

Jackalberry Safari Lodge offers guests spectacular views, understated comfort and tranquility in the heart of the African bush. This safari lodge in Thornybush is ideal for couples on vacation, families on tours and friends. Look forward to delicious bushveld dinners served under the African sky.

The Lodge accommodates up to sixteen people in luxury suite and double chalets all with air-conditioning amenities. Guests are accommodated in comfortable chalets each with its own en-suite bathroom. Each chalet is fully air-conditioned and has its own private courtyard from which guests can enjoy the stunning surroundings. The entire safari lodge can be booked which makes it ideal for incentive team building and management workshops.

Getting There

From Johannesburg, take the N4 and turn left off the N4 towards Belfast. Continue to Dullstroom and Ludenburg and take the R36 to Orighstad and Strijdom Tunnel. Take the R531 / R527 towards and through Hoedspruit. Continue over the railway bridge to the four way stop.

Turn right onto the R40 towards Klaserie. After about 25km turn left onto the Cheetah Inn Road. Once you pass the Cheetah Inn, proceed until you reach a T-junction from where you turn right. Caution -the road can be very bad when it’s wet. The Jackalberry Gate is about 2km further on the left hand side.

Travel Alert
Please consult your doctor on the right malaria prophylactics for you prior to your arrival.

South African Airways

SAA’s creation in 1934 came after the South Africa’s government bought up the Union Airways renaming it South African Airways on 1 February. The Airways’ first flights were all within South Africa; however later in the 1930s it entered the international market with flights to Uganda and Kenya at British East Africa. This slow growth continued during the 1940s, though the airline was effectively closed for the duration of World War II. In 1944 SAA began operating the Lockheed Lodestar to restart domestic services and by 1948 SAA was operating in nineteen countries. In 1945 the airline began flying to Europe and now it flies to 50 destinations in Asia, Europe, North and South America, Australia and throughout Africa.
The Airways operates more than 1000 flights a week around the world and has won many awards for its outstanding service. It also boasts as Africa’s leading airline and one of the world’s oldest airlines, operating a fleet of more than 50 modern aircraft including the A320, A340, B737 and B747. It currently carries over 7 million passengers per year and flies to 26 countries on 6 continents.

The South African Airlines has code sharing agreements with several airlines, including Lufthansa, Nigeria Airways and United Airlines. The previous code sharing agreement with Delta Air Lines was terminated in 2006 because the two airlines were involved in competing airline alliances. South African Airways is also an airline partner with Skywards, which is the frequent flyer program for Emirates and Sri Lankan Airlines
The Airways offers First, Business and Economy classes on its international flights. First class passengers on flights originating from the UK and Ireland may take advantage of a chauffeur service to take them to the airport. Lounge access is also available for First and Business passengers. All classes offer in-flight entertainment and meals.
Official Website; www.flysaa.com
PopularSouth African Airways Domestic Flights
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• South African Airways Flights to Port Elizabeth
• South African Airways Flights to East London
• South African Airways Flights to Johannesburg
• South African Airways Flights to Bloemfontein
• South African Airways Flights to Kimberley
• South African Airways Flights to Nelspruit
South African Airways International flights
Most international flights originate in Johannesburg – the international flights departing from Cape Town are only to London and Frankfurt. The Airlines has flights to most cities around the world. It’s expanding its route network and will soon begin service to Buenos Aires, Munich, Libreville and Kilimanjaro. In 2007, South African Airways underwent a major restructuring that also included entirely re-evaluating is route network.

Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. It is one of the country’s three capital cities, serving as the executive (administrative) and official de facto capital; the others being Cape Town, the legislative capital, and Bloemfontein, the judicial capital. Pretoria is contained in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality as one of several constituent former administrations, and therefore sometimes incorrectly referred to as Tshwane.
The Pretoria area is served by Johannesburg International Airport, which is only 30 minutes drive from the centre of Pretoria. Regularly scheduled flights connect the region with the UK and Europe, the Middle East and the US as well as other cities in Africa.
Popular Domestic Flights to Pretoria
• Flights from Johannesburg to Pretoria
• Flights from East London to Pretoria
• Flights from Cape Town to Pretoria
• Flights from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria
• Flights from Durban to Pretoria
• Flights from Bloemfontein to Pretoria
Prominent International Flights to Pretoria
• Flights from Ethiopia to Pretoria
• Flights from Nigeria to Pretoria
• Flights from Zambia to Pretoria
• Flights from Lesotho to Pretoria
• Flights from Zimbabwe to Pretoria
• Flights from London to Pretoria
• Flights from Botswana to Pretoria
• Flight from Egypt to Pretoria
Airlines flying to Pretoria
The major airlines providing services include;
• Air France: tel: +27 11 770 1600
• British Airways: tel: +27 11 441 8400
• Delta Airlines: tel: +27 11 482 4582
• Egypt air:, tel: +27 11 880 4126
• Emirates Airlines: tel: +27 11 883 8420
• KLM: tel: +27 11 961 6700
• Lufthansa:, tel: +27 11 325 0870
• Northwest Airlines: tel: +27 11 881 9696
• Qantas: tel: +27 11 884 6884
• Swissair: tel: +27 11 978 5571
• Thai Airways: tel: +27 11 883 9068
• South African Airways: tel: +27 11 978 1111
• SA Express: tel: +27 11 978 5577
• South African Airlink: tel: +27 11 395 3579

History of Pretoria
Ngoni-speaking settlers, who later became known as the Ndebele were probably the first people to recognize the suitability of the river valley which was to become the location of the future city of Pretoria for settlement. During the difaqane in Natal, another band of refugees arrived in this area under the leadership of Mzilikazi. However, they were forced to abandon their villages in their flight from a regiment of Zulu raiders in 1832. Pretoria itself was founded in 1855 by Marthinus Pretorius, a leader of the Voortrekkers, who named it after his father Andries Pretorius. The elder Pretorius had become a national hero of the Voortrekkers after his victory over the Zulus in the infamous Battle of Blood River. Andries Pretorius also negotiated the Sand River Convention (1852), in which Britain acknowledged the independence of the Transvaal. It became the capital of the South African Republic (ZAR) on 1 May 1860. The founding of Pretoria as the capital of the South African Republic can be seen as marking the end of the Boers’ settlement movements of the Great Trek. During the First Boer War, the city was besieged by Republican forces in December 1880 and March 1881. The peace treaty which ended the war was signed in Pretoria on 3 August 1881 at the Pretoria Convention. When South Africa became a republic in 1961, Pretoria remained its administrative capital. After the creation of new municipal structures across South Africa in 2000, the name Tshwane was adopted for the Metropolitan Municipality that includes Pretoria and surrounding towns. Pretoria previously had a rather sinister image as “the capital of Apartheid South Africa”. However, Pretoria’s political reputation was changed with the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as the country’s first black President at the Union Buildings in the same city. In 1994 after the fall of the Apartheid regime Peter Holmes Maluleka was elected to be the transitional mayor of Pretoria, until the first democratic election held later that year, making him the first black mayor of the capital of South Africa.

Pretoria Attractions
Although Pretoria has a strong Afrikaner flavour, English is used widely here. You can also hear a combination of languages spoken on the streets – anything from south Sotho to Mandarin. The Union Buildings, the Voortrekker Monument, the University of South Africa and the State Theatre are all architectural attractions that give Pretoria its character. So does Loftus Versfeld, one of the most famous sports stadiums in South Africa.
Worth a view are the Pretoria Zoo and the Tswaing crater in the Tswaing Nature Reserve, where a meteor slammed into the earth. The National Zoological Gardens – known to the locals simply as “the zoo” – is a fetching stretch of greenery located right in the heart of the city, on the banks of the Apies River.
The Transvaal Museum in Paul Kruger Street tells of the area’s natural history. The Rietvlei Nature Reserve and Rietvlei Dam are home to small antelope, lovely trees and scenic picnic spots. The Wonderboom Nature Reserve borders the Magaliesburg area and is rich in historical artifacts. The National Cultural History Museum is also rich in expressions of rock art, Ndebele murals and various historic gold and silver artifacts.

Pretoria Hotels
Pretoria hotels caters for all tastes from budget to 5-star hotels, resorts and inns, boutique cottages and luxurious guesthouses to self-catering apartments.
Pretoria hotels feature luxury facilities and services a traveller would expect of an hotel. These Pretoria Hotels and Lodges offer en-suite rooms and public areas, including a guest lounge and dining area where breakfast and dinner are available. Pretoria’s hotels include Moindis Guesthouse, Hotel 224, The Woodpecker Inn, Pretoria Hotel, Pretoria Hof Hotel, Coral Tree Inn, Lombardy Estate Boutique Hotel, Roy’s Lodge & Safaris, Isiphiwo Guest Lodge, Casa Toscana Lodge, DéJà-Vu Pretoria, La Maison Guesthouse, Cascades Guest House, Edelweiss Estate and Avalon Guest House.

Cape Town International Airport is South Africa’s second largest airport. Its service ranks among the highest in the world and has earned the World Travel Award for Africa’s leading airport for the last seven years running. As a tourist’s first encounter with South Africa, often en route to the numerous attractions of the Western Cape, the airport plays an important representative role.
For the 2007 financial year at Cape Town International Airport:
• 3,767,346 departing passengers
• 45,654 arriving air traffic movements
• Second place in the Best Airport ACI-ASQ Awards for Middle-East and Africa
• Voted Africa’s leading airport at the World Travel Awards for the seventh consecutive year
• Current consolidated capacity 8,5 million passengers
• Public parking bays – 5,000
Substantial progress has been made with the new terminal development at CTIA known as ‘Terminal 2010′.
Contact Info;
Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town, 7525, South Africa
021 937 1200‎
021 936 2937‎ – Fax

Port Elizabeth is beautifully set along the beautiful shores of Algoa Bay. In and around the city you will find scenic nature trails and wildlife experiences, long golden beaches, historic heritage and a unique coastal climate. Port Elizabeth is a family oriented city and offers fun and excitement for people of all ages. You will have access to sublime beaches, a variety of water activities, winding nature trails, wildlife experiences, cultural heritage sites, fine dining and loads of shopping opportunities. If you are planning to visit South Africa, you may want to stop by Port Elizabeth – called the ‘Friendly City’ by some and teasingly the ‘Windy City’ by others.

There are numerous daily flights between Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Johannesburg and other centres around South Africa. Port Elizabeth flights use world-renowned airlines such as British Airways, South African Airways, KLM, United Airlines and Qantas, as well as smaller charter airlines for getting you to those out of the way safari lodges. Port Elizabeth is serviced mainly by Port Elizabeth International Airport and accommodates Approximately 1 Million passengers a year through its doors. Currently 60% of the passengers that pass through Port Elizabeth International are Business Travelers, but that’s expected to change as tourism picks up within the region.
Other Airlines Flying to Port Elizabeth
If you are flying to Port Elizabeth you can also book a flight on Nationwide Airlines and SA Airlink as they fly in and Out of Port Elizabeth on a frequent basis.

Port Elizabeth Flight Information
Three carriers operate between Port Elizabeth and Durban. The smallest aircraft flying between Port Elizabeth and Durban is a CRJ operating by South African Airways with 50 seats. South African Airways has the most flights (13) between Port Elizabeth and Durban with M80 (150 seats) being the largest aircraft flying between Port Elizabeth and Durban operated by Comair.

Popular Domestic Port Elizabeth Flights
• Flights to East London from Port Elizabeth @ $259
• Flights to Bloemfontein from Port Elizabeth @ $426
• Flights to Cape Town from Port Elizabeth @ $268
• Flights to Kimberley from Port Elizabeth @ $680
• Flights to Kempton Park from Port Elizabeth @ $201
• Flights to Durban from Port Elizabeth @ $280
• Flights to Richards Bay from Port Elizabeth @ $740
• Flights to White River from Port Elizabeth @ $746
Popular international Flights to Port Elizabeth
• Flights from Boston to Port Elizabeth
• Flights from New York to Port Elizabeth
• Flights from Chicago to Port Elizabeth
• Flights from Madrid to Port Elizabeth
• Flights from Paris to Port Elizabeth
• Flights from London to Port Elizabeth
• Flights from Cairo to Port Elizabeth
• Flights from Dar es Salaam to Port Elizabeth
• Flights from Berlin to Port Elizabeth
• Flights from Addis Ababa to Port Elizabeth
• Flights from Frankfurt to Port Elizabeth
• Flights from Lagos to Port Elizabeth
• Flights from Lisbon to Port Elizabeth
• Flights from Manchester to Port Elizabeth
• Flights from Milan to Johannesburg
• Flights from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth
• Flights from Las Vegas to Port Elizabeth
• Flights from Amsterdam to Port Elizabeth
• Flights from Bangkok to Port Elizabeth

Travel Tips
Port Elizabeth has great weather most of the year, making it the ideal year round destination. From the beginning of December to around mid January, it gets very busy though due to the South African Schools’ summer break. So, if you prefer a quieter atmosphere, mid January onwards should prove to be a good time.

There are domestic airlines also providing cheap flights to Johannesburg for your travel. They include 1time, Kulula, Mango airlines and South African Airways choose your best cheap flight for your travel to this wonderful city. So minimize your travel expenses and maximize your travel duration by booking cheap flights. Accommodation will not be any problem, as hotels and guest houses are available at cheap prices.

Other Airlines flying to Johannesburg
• Zambian Airways
• Air Malawi
• KLM
• Air Tanzania
• Kenya Airways
Popular Domestic Flights to Johannesburg
• Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
• Durban to Johannesburg
• Cape Town to Johannesburg
• East London to Johannesburg
• Kimberley to Johannesburg
• Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg
• Sun City to Johannesburg
Popular International Flights to Johannesburg
• Flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg
• Flights from Berlin to Johannesburg
• Flights from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg
• Flights from Entebbe-Kampala to Johannesburg
• Flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg
• Flights from Hong Kong to Johannesburg
• Flights from Lagos to Johannesburg
• Flights from Lisbon to Johannesburg
• Flights from Manchester to Johannesburg
• Flights from Milan to Johannesburg
• Flights from Gaborone to Johannesburg
• Flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg
• Flights from Las Vegas to Johannesburg
• Flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg
• Flights from Bangkok to Johannesburg
• Flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg
• Flights from Brussels to Johannesburg
• Flights from Miami to Johannesburg
• Flights from Luanda to Johannesburg
• Flights from Kigali to Johannesburg

• Johannesburg International Airport-(Tel: +27 11 921 6262)
• Cape Town International Airport -(Tel: +27 21 937 1200)
• Durban International Airport-( Tel: +27 31 451 6582)

Johannesburg International Airport is the principle gateway to South Africa with international arrivals and departures; handling domestic flights as well as flights to the rest of Africa. Many flights are also available direct to Cape Town International Airport and a few direct flights are available to Durban International Airport.
The other seven (7) are domestic / regional airports and these include airports in

• Bloemfontein – Tel: +27 51 433 2901
• East London – Tel: +27 43 706 0306
• George – Tel: +27 44 8769310
• Kimberly – Tel: +27 53 851 1032
• Port Elizabeth – Tel: +27 41 507 7319
• Pilanesberg – Tel: +27 14 552 1261
• Upington – Tel: +27 54 337 7900

International Airlines to South Africa
More than 70 international carriers service South Africa, with numerous daily and weekly flights between its major cities, and to some of its smaller ones, with fares ranging from first-class to cut-price economy. Flights can be booked online from anywhere in the world.

1. British Airways: Operated by Comair, operates flights between the major centres ranging from economy, premier economy and business to first class flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth; and between Cape Town and Durban. Principle Destination - OR Tambo International Airport.
2. South African Airways: offers flights to a selection of other smaller airports including Sun City, Plettenberg Bay, Mala Mala plus others. For further details, please visit South African Airways.

Others include KLM, TAP-Air Portugal, Iberia Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa among several others.
Some Popular Cheap South Africa Flights from UK

• Flights to Johannesburg from Heathrow with Iberia Airlines @ £ 179
• Cheap Flights to Johannesburg with TAP-Air Portugal @ £ 219
• Flights to Johannesburg With KLM @ £ 229
• Flights To Johannesburg with Iberia Airlines@ £ 239
• Cheap flights to Johannesburg from London Heathrow With Air France @ £ 25
• Bargain Flights to Johannesburg from London Heathrow @ £ 259
• Cheap Flights to Johannesburg with Qatar Airways from London Heathrow @ £ 279
• Flights to Johannesburg from London Heathrow with Ethiopian Airlines @£ 279
• Cheap Airfares to Johannesburg from Manchester @ £ 319
• Cheap Airfares to Johannesburg with TAP-Air Portugal from London Gatwick @ £ 319
• Cheap Flights to Cape Town from Heathrow  @ £ 329
• Flights to Johannesburg from Heathrow with Lufthansa @ £ 339
• Bargain Flights to Cape Town with KLM @ £ 339
• Lufthansa’s Cheap Airfare from Heathrow To Cape Town @£ 349

Domestic Flights in South Africa
There are a number of airlines which offer flights between the main South African cities, as well as routes to most of the smaller cities. They include
South African Airways: South Africa’s national carrier flies locally between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London, Bloemfontein, George, Pietermaritzburg, Mthatha, Kimberley, Polokwane, Richards Bay, Upington, Nelspruit/Kruger, Hoedspriut, Margate, Phalaborwa, Mmabatho, Manzini and Maseru – as well as into Southern Africa, the rest of Africa and the world. It offers economy, business and first class cabins.
For reservations: +27 11 978 1111
E-mail: help@flysaa.com
Mango Airlines: A no-frills carrier operated by SAA. It offers low-cost, single-class flights between Johannesburg, Cape Town Durban, and Bloemfontein.
For reservations: +27 11 978 1111
E-mail: enquiries@flymango.com
1time: Offers low-cost, single-class flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London and George and from those cities back to Johannesburg.
Email: groups@1time.co.za
Airlink: Flies locally between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London, Bloemfontein, George, Pietermaritzburg, Mthatha, Kimberley, Polokwane, Richards Bay, Upington, Nelspruit/Kruger, Hoedspriut, Margate, Phalaborwa, Mmabatho, Manzini and Maseru – as well as into Zambia, Zimbabwe, Madagascar and Mozambique. Classes are economy, business and first.
For reservations: +27 11 961 1732
E-mail: info@flyairlink.com
South African Express: Flies locally between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London, George, Richards Bay, Hoedspruit, Bloemfontein, Kimberley and Nelspruit – as well as into Botswana, Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Flights are in economy, business and first class.
For reservations: +27 11 978 5577: Email: reservations@flysax.com
Kulula.com: Offers low-cost, single-class flights between Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport and Cape Town, Durban, George, Port Elizabeth, East London and Nelspruit. The airline also offers flights from Johannesburg’s Lanseria Airport to Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and George.
For abroad reservations: +27 11 921 0111
Each of the airlines offers varying prices and special offers which are largely dependent on the day of the week and time of day of the flight. You should be able to find a suitable flight and time from amongst the six providers. However you need to be at the airport an hour in advance of departure time for domestic flights.
Charter Flights in South Africa
From helicopters and small planes to hot air balloons, there are many exciting ways to explore South Africa. Many charter flight companies operating within South Africa offering flights for private trips, for game viewing and to the numerous safari and game lodges. Most of them have their own landing strips making charter flights possible.
Tips
Numerous African and international airlines offer cheap South Africa flights. But it’s up to you that how you find these fares. We recommend booking your flights as early as possible. To book your flights three to six months in advance is advisable if you can not do it then reserve at least three weeks in advance to take advantage of some discounted flights rates. If you have missed the chance of early booking then you may get benefited by the last minute deals on South Africa flights if you are lucky enough.
Flight fares depend upon the Travel Company you are making reservation with. Flights to South Africa are available with a lot of travel companies and the choice is yours.

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South Africa Basic Facts – Time zone, Location, topography, Neighbours, government, climate, South Africa Provinces, Natural Resources, Commercial banks in South Africa, Major Cities, Official language and Religions; South Africa National Parks.
Location: South Africa is nestled at the southernmost areas of Africa, with a long coastline stretching to over 2,500 km and along the South Atlantic and the Indian Oceans.
Size: 1,219,090 sq km (Land: 1,214,470 sq km; water: 4,620 sq km)
Neighbours: Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe (North), Mozambique and Swaziland (East), Lesotho is an independent country wholly surrounded by South African territory.
Topography: The country’s highest point is Emlembe at 1862m and the lowest at the Usuthu River at 21m.
Major Cities / Capital: Pretoria (administrative capital), Cape Town (Legislative capital); and Bloemfontein (Judicial capital).
South Africa Provinces: South Africa provinces include Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, North-West, Northern Cape and Western Cape.
Climate: South Africa has a generally temperate climate.
Government: Constitutional democracy with a democratically elected President – Current Head of State is H.E. President Jacob Zuma. The President appoints the Cabinet
Independence / Freedom Day: 27 April, 1994 (Marked the end to apartheid)
Membership: South Africa is a member state to the Commonwealth of Nations, South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone, International Monetary Fund, Antarctic Treaty System, Group of 77, Southern African Customs Union, World Trade Organization, G20 and G8+5.
Population: 49,109,107 residents, (2010 est).
Culture: South Africa is ethnically diverse. The South African black majority still has a substantial number of rural inhabitants who lead largely impoverished lives. It is among these people, however, that cultural traditions survive most strongly.
Languages: South Africa has eleven official languages namely Ndebele, Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga, Sotho, Swazi, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu.
Religions: Zion Christian, Pentecostal, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Dutch Reformed, Anglican and Islam.
Economy: South Africa has a mixed economy with high rate of poverty and low GDP per capita. Gold, chromium, antimony, coal, iron ore, manganese, nickel, phosphates, tin, uranium, gem diamonds, platinum, copper, vanadium, salt and natural gas are the major natural resources.
Tourist Attractions: Archaeological sites e.g. Kromdraai, Sterkfontein and Makapansgat caves; Limpopo River, Table Mountains, etc.
South Africa National Parks: South Africa is home to a wide range of habitats and great variations in flora and fauna. South Africa National Parks include Addo Elephant National Park, Agulhas, Augrabies Falls, Camdeboo National Park, Garden Route National Park, Tsitsikamma, Karoo National Park, Gemsbok National Park, Kruger National Park, Mokala, Mountain Zebra National Park, Table Mountain National Park, Londolozi Private Game Reserve and West Coast National Park.
Banking: There are several foreign and local commercial banks in South Africa. They include Bank of Baroda, GBS Mutual Bank, Grindrod Bank Ltd, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Nedbank, Sasfin Bank Ltd, Bidvest Bank, Capitec Bank Ltd, China Construction Bank, Citibank South Africa, First Rand Bank Ltd, Standard Chartered Bank, Teba Bank Limited, Mercantile Bank Limited, Imperial Bank, PSG Investment Bank, Boe Investment Bank, Nedcor Bank, Saambou Bank, CorpCapital Bank, etc.
Currency: Rand
Time Zone: South Africa is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Dialing code: ++27