Sandton is an affluent suburb located to the north of Johannesburg. As well as being an ideal base for exploring the city and the surrounding area, it's a haven for shoppers with lots of exclusive boutiques and it's full of trendy bars, cafes and resta...

The historic city of Stellenbosch is located about 50km east of Cape Town in the Western Cape. It's an important centre of the Cape Winelands and is the second oldest city in South Africa. The name Stellenbosch means Stel’s Forest – this is the col...

On the banks of the Orange River, Upington is located in the Northern Cape Province. Although it's not the capital, it's the largest city in the area. Most of the attractions of the Northern Cape are within easy reach, including Augrabies Falls Nationa...

South Africa’s biggest city has a lot to offer for the seasoned traveller, so you’ll be spoilt for choice for things to see and do. Don’t bother messing around with metro, bus and taxi connections, just pick up a hire car and do it on your own te...

Cape Town – is the second most populated city and the legislative capital of South Africa. The city is one of the top tourism destinations in the country and indeed the whole continent. With so much to see and do within and outside the city it is eas...

The Alpe d'Huez is undoubtedly the most famous alpine skiing resort in France. Its lowest region is at 1,860 meters and the highest elevation is at 3,330 meters. A mountainous pasture in the central region of the French Alps cradles the new ski resort of ...

The Garden Route is the most popular scenic drive in South Africa and offers some of the finest vistas over both the Indian Ocean and the spectacular landscape. Though this review makes mention of the various towns and parks along its route, the whole ...

Valmeinier is one of the two new ski resorts that share an expansive ski area, known today as the Galibier-Thabor. Compared to many ski resorts in France, Valmeinier is relatively new. Its first ski lift was constructed in 1973, and the decades before tha...

Table Mountain is perhaps the most recognisable of Cape Town’s major landmarks. It is also the centrepiece of a National Park which has a lot to offer the curious tourist. This mountain looms over Cape Town and offers all those brave enough, ...

Robben Island is one of South Africa’s most important historical sites especially as during the Apartheid era it as used to imprison many political prisoners. Read on for more... While you are in the area you could also visit Robben Island, wh...

The Drakensberg Mountains are a spectacular example of a unique type of mountainous landscape. To climb or drive over the mountain are both very rewarding. Read on for more... These mountains are the tallest in southern Africa, with the highest ...

South Africa is known the world over for its fine new world wines and these wines are produced in the Cape Winelands. Read on for more... The Winelands are the largest wine producing region in South Africa and it produces some of the finest New ...

South Africa is often said to be the 'birthplace of the human race' and this is because at this attraction, you'll see the collection of fossils, that have accumulated over several million years and that have been collected from this network of caves o...

Soweto was the site of some of some of the most severe repression during the Apartheid Era and it remains one of the most important historical sites with respect to this time. Read on for more... Soweto is an urban district of Johannesburg and t...

South Africa is the richest country in Africa and is one of the top destinations on the continent, with so much to offer the adventurous tourist. Here is a list of 10 must see attractions when you holiday in South Africa. 1: Kruger National Park...