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South Africa

4.4
Nature & Parks · Wineries & Vineyards · Mountains
Rainbow Nation
The landscapes of South Africa match its people in terms of diversity, richness, and vitality. From desert lands and coastlines, to the famous nature reserves sheltering the "Big Five" game animals, the country has natural charm in spades. The main cities provide a wealth of bars, clubs, shopping districts, and entertainment options to please the most demanding visitors, while traditional life can still be admired and respected in a collection of villages with beehive-style huts and an age-old cultural heritage. When in need of a minute to digest all that's happened during your trip to South Africa, sit down to a braai (traditional barbecue), and a bottle of wine made at one of the country's thriving vineyards. Make the most of your holiday in South Africa by finding out about its attractions and choosing what to see using our South Africa trip planner.
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    Top South Africa tours

    FROM $95 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape Peninsula Tour from Cape Town
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
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    FROM $82 BOOK WITH VIATOR African Story Wine Tours
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $103 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour: Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point from Cape Town
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
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    Places to visit in South Africa

    Cape TownTrip planner BEST FOR: Mountain, Beach, Pier / Boardwalk Kruger National ParkTrip planner BEST FOR: Safari, Wildlife Area, Landmark NelspruitTrip planner BEST FOR: National Park, Cave, Safari JohannesburgTrip planner BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, Historic Site, Casino HoedspruitTrip planner BEST FOR: Nature / Park, Zoo, Outdoor Activity

    Regions of South Africa

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    Popular things to do in South Africa

    Cape Point ©
    Lookout
    Cape Point
    Table Mountain National Park
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Victoria & Alfred Waterfront ©
    Pier / Boardwalk
    Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    Cape Town Central
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Boulders Beach Penguin Colony ©
    Beach
    Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
    Simon's Town
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden ©
    Garden
    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
    Newlands
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Wildlife in South Africa

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    Safari
    Safaris
    Kruger National Park
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park ©
    Wildlife Area
    Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park
    Kruger National Park
    4.5
    Duration: 8 hours
    ©
    Shark Diving
    Shark Diving
    Gansbaai
    4.3
    Duration: 4 hours
    ©
    Safari
    Safaris
    Nelspruit
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in South Africa

    Two Oceans Aquarium ©
    Aquarium
    Two Oceans Aquarium
    Cape Town Central
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Clifton Beaches ©
    Beach
    Clifton Beaches
    Cape Town Central
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Signal Hill ©
    Mountain
    Signal Hill
    Cape Town Central
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Hout Bay ©
    Water Body
    Hout Bay
    Cape Town Central
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Hidden gems in South Africa

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    Safari
    Safaris
    Johannesburg
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Wine Tours & Tastings
    Stellenbosch
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre ©
    Nature / Park
    Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    Hoedspruit
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Sudwala Caves ©
    Cave
    Sudwala Caves
    Nelspruit
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour

    Parks in South Africa

    Idube Game Reserve ©
    Nature / Park
    Idube Game Reserve
    Sabi Sand Game Reserve
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Olifants Wilderness Trail ©
    Nature / Park
    Olifants Wilderness Trail
    Kruger National Park
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Shamwari Game Reserve ©
    Nature / Park
    Shamwari Game Reserve
    Port Elizabeth
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre ©
    Nature / Park
    Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre
    Hoedspruit
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Wineries in South Africa

    Earthstompers Adventures ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Earthstompers Adventures
    Cape Town Central
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Amber Tours
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Amber Tours
    Cape Town Central
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Klein Constantia ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Klein Constantia
    Constantia
    4.1
    Duration: 30 minutes
    African Blue Tours
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    African Blue Tours
    Cape Town Central
    4.4
    Duration: 8 hours

    Featured attractions

    African King Tours ©
    Day Trip
    African King Tours
    Stellenbosch
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Mindgame Escape ©
    Room Escape Game
    Mindgame Escape
    Umhlanga
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Oneiric Wines ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Oneiric Wines
    Elgin
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Stormy Hill Trails & Tails ©
    Equestrian Trail
    Stormy Hill Trails & Tails
    Boston
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours

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