South Africa
One of the most diverse countries in the world, South Africa is a heady combination of magnificent landscapes, exciting wildlife, history, dreamy beaches and welcoming people that will leave you spellbound and hungry to explore every inch of its life-giving shores.
From a palace in Limpopo Province where Modjaji, the rain queen dances to ensure Africa receives rainfall, to the Overberg where hundreds of Southern Right whales return each year to calve and play in rich coves; the Kalahari Desert where stealthy lions stalk quivering prey in the faltering twilight, and the Cradle of Humankind near Johannesburg where the genetic call of four million-year-old hominid remains answers something deep inside us, South Africa has no equal.
Give reign to your passions, tell us what gets you fired up and we’ll tailor your unique South African dream holiday around it.
South Africa
One of the most diverse countries in the world, South Africa is a heady combination of magnificent landscapes, exciting wildlife, history, dreamy beaches and welcoming people that will leave you spellbound and hungry to explore every inch of its life-giving shores.
From a palace in Limpopo Province where Modjaji, the rain queen dances to ensure Africa receives rainfall, to the Overberg where hundreds of Southern Right whales return each year to calve and play in rich coves; the Kalahari Desert where stealthy lions stalk quivering prey in the faltering twilight, and the Cradle of Humankind near Johannesburg where the genetic call of four million-year-old hominid remains answers something deep inside us, South Africa has no equal.
Give reign to your passions, tell us what gets you fired up and we’ll tailor your unique South African dream holiday around it.
Wine country
Taste our wines and you’ll get a taste of our diverse land, our people and our history. Make for the rolling hills and verdant valleys of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Tulbagh and Robertson, home to some of the best wine estates in the world, famed for their exceptional internationally-acclaimed award-winning wines. Take a trip through time as you wander through beautifully preserved manor houses, enjoy cellar tours and see first-hand how our outstanding wines are produced. Round off the experience with the finest vintages, perfectly paired with the most sumptuous cuisine in an estate restaurant.
Wine country
Taste our wines and you’ll get a taste of our diverse land, our people and our history. Make for the rolling hills and verdant valleys of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Tulbagh and Robertson, home to some of the best wine estates in the world, famed for their exceptional internationally-acclaimed award-winning wines. Take a trip through time as you wander through beautifully preserved manor houses, enjoy cellar tours and see first-hand how our outstanding wines are produced. Round off the experience with the finest vintages, perfectly paired with the most sumptuous cuisine in an estate restaurant.
Head for the beach
Toss your shoes and cares aside and slip into the clear waters along our coast. Nestled between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans and boasting some of the world’s best pearly white sugar-spun beaches, South Africa is a beach lover's paradise. From the pristine West Coast to tranquil Coffee Bay on the Wild Coast, breathtaking Thonga Beach in Kwazulu Natal to the sultry allure of Camps Bay, the beach is always a good idea.
Head for the beach
Toss your shoes and cares aside and slip into the clear waters along our coast. Nestled between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans and boasting some of the world’s best pearly white sugar-spun beaches, South Africa is a beach lover's paradise. From the pristine West Coast to tranquil Coffee Bay on the Wild Coast, breathtaking Thonga Beach in Kwazulu Natal to the sultry allure of Camps Bay, the beach is always a good idea.
Whale watching
Find yourself sighing in wonder, heart in your throat as you paddle alongside and make eye contact with one of the ocean's gentle giants. The beautiful coastal town of Hermanus, just an hour's drive out of Cape Town city centre is considered the best whale watching sight on earth and is a must-visit between July and October when hundreds of Southern Right Whales migrate from the icy Antarctic to the warm rich coves of Hermanus to mate and calve. Whether out in a kayak, aboard a whale-watching boat or simply out on the fynbos-rich winding cliff path, sighting whales and seeing them breach and play is one of nature's most exquisite joys.
Whale watching
Find yourself sighing in wonder, heart in your throat as you paddle alongside and make eye contact with one of the ocean's gentle giants. The beautiful coastal town of Hermanus, just an hour's drive out of Cape Town city centre is considered the best whale watching sight on earth and is a must-visit between July and October when hundreds of Southern Right Whales migrate from the icy Antarctic to the warm rich coves of Hermanus to mate and calve. Whether out in a kayak, aboard a whale-watching boat or simply out on the fynbos-rich winding cliff path, sighting whales and seeing them breach and play is one of nature's most exquisite joys.
Cultures
Immerse yourself in the experience and spend the day at a traditional village for a captivating glimpse into the life of South Africa’s original people. Home to the Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Tswana, Ndebele, Khoisan, Hindu, Muslim and Afrikaaner people, South Africa known as the rainbow nation, is rich in heritage and a melting pot of traditions, religions and cultures that will change your outlook on life. No wonder we have 11 official languages.
Cultures
Immerse yourself in the experience and spend the day at a traditional village for a captivating glimpse into the life of South Africa’s original people. Home to the Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Tswana, Ndebele, Khoisan, Hindu, Muslim and Afrikaaner people, South Africa known as the rainbow nation, is rich in heritage and a melting pot of traditions, religions and cultures that will change your outlook on life. No wonder we have 11 official languages.
History
South Africa's turbulent history of apartheid is as well documented as the life of one of the world's most iconic leaders, Nelson Mandela, both a part of the country's compelling tapestry. Take a ferry to Robben Island, once a prison for political prisoners, now a world heritage site for a stark reminder of what life was like less than three decades ago. Continue your history lesson with a township tour of Langa in Cape Town and Soweto in Johannesburg. Get chatting with the locals and find that despite the clearly evident ravages of a recent past, people are future focussed and upbeat about life.
History
South Africa's turbulent history of apartheid is as well documented as the life of one of the world's most iconic leaders, Nelson Mandela, both a part of the country's compelling tapestry. Take a ferry to Robben Island, once a prison for political prisoners, now a world heritage site for a stark reminder of what life was like less than three decades ago. Continue your history lesson with a township tour of Langa in Cape Town and Soweto in Johannesburg. Get chatting with the locals and find that despite the clearly evident ravages of a recent past, people are future focussed and upbeat about life.
Cape floral kingdom
Travel green. Breath in and lay yourself down in a field bursting with wildflowers that stretches as far as the eye can see. With the highest known concentration of plant species in the world, the Western Cape is recognised as the smallest and richest of the world's six floral kingdoms. Even more impressive is that 70% of its 9600 plant species grow nowhere else on earth. Making the Western Cape one of the most special places for plants in the world in terms of diversity, density and number of endemic species.
Cape floral kingdom
Travel green. Breath in and lay yourself down in a field bursting with wildflowers that stretches as far as the eye can see. With the highest known concentration of plant species in the world, the Western Cape is recognised as the smallest and richest of the world's six floral kingdoms. Even more impressive is that 70% of its 9600 plant species grow nowhere else on earth. Making the Western Cape one of the most special places for plants in the world in terms of diversity, density and number of endemic species.
Safari
Live out your safari fantasy and the unimaginable thrill of a hunt (albeit with your camera) on a Big 5 safari. From African lions and leopards to rhinoceros, elephants and Cape buffalo there is something so primal about these magnificent animals. All of whom, with the exception of the Cape buffalo, are currently listed as endangered or vulnerable. Point your lens and shoot them in their natural habitat at one of the many nature reserves, national parks or luxurious private game parks throughout South Africa where their protection and conservation is a key focus.
Safari
Live out your safari fantasy and the unimaginable thrill of a hunt (albeit with your camera) on a Big 5 safari. From African lions and leopards to rhinoceros, elephants and Cape buffalo there is something so primal about these magnificent animals. All of whom, with the exception of the Cape buffalo, are currently listed as endangered or vulnerable. Point your lens and shoot them in their natural habitat at one of the many nature reserves, national parks or luxurious private game parks throughout South Africa where their protection and conservation is a key focus.
Hiking
They say the human spirit needs places where nature has not been re-arranged by the hands of man. They also say a hike away keeps old age at bay.
Nowhere on earth are these adages more applicable than in Africa with its tapestry of diverse landscapes and awe-inspiring terrains. Here where dramatic escarpments overlook mighty oceans and evergreen forests through which lazy rivers meander, whisper temptingly for you to enter. Where the worlds' smallest but most prolific floral kingdom calls out to be explored and cliff-hanging mountainsides and jaw-dropping summits give way to verdant valleys boasting views so magnificent your soul takes flight.
A land made for discovery from the lofty snowy peaks of Kilimanjaro to iconic Table Mountain, the misty majesty of thunderous Victoria Falls to the soul-searing beauty of God's Window, Africa is boundless in wonder.
So lace up your hiking boots and let us guide you on the pathways and trails crisscrossing this continent as you reconnect with mother earth and all her abundant beauty. Exhilarating hikes, led by our all-women team of ardent and experienced hikers, are what we are known for.
Hiking
They say the human spirit needs places where nature has not been re-arranged by the hands of man. They also say a hike away keeps old age at bay.
Nowhere on earth are these adages more applicable than in Africa with its tapestry of diverse landscapes and awe-inspiring terrains. Here where dramatic escarpments overlook mighty oceans and evergreen forests through which lazy rivers meander, whisper temptingly for you to enter. Where the worlds' smallest but most prolific floral kingdom calls out to be explored and cliff-hanging mountainsides and jaw-dropping summits give way to verdant valleys boasting views so magnificent your soul takes flight.
A land made for discovery from the lofty snowy peaks of Kilimanjaro to iconic Table Mountain, the misty majesty of thunderous Victoria Falls to the soul-searing beauty of God's Window, Africa is boundless in wonder.
So lace up your hiking boots and let us guide you on the pathways and trails crisscrossing this continent as you reconnect with mother earth and all her abundant beauty. Exhilarating hikes, led by our all-women team of ardent and experienced hikers, are what we are known for.
Proudly South African
Proudly South African
