Taking the Nelson Mandela Route
Tourists fascinated by South Africa's most beloved statesman, Nelson Mandela, can now "follow his footsteps" all the way from the Eastern Cape to Robben Island.
An ubuntu Buddhist in Ixopo
Barbara Ludman (re)learns how to live in the moment at South Africa's home of "ubuntu Buddhism", and one of the most beautiful spots on the planet: the laid back, but not disengaged, Buddhist Retreat Centre near the town of Ixopo in KwaZulu-Natal.
Maropeng unveils Little Foot cast
A cast of the world's most complete pre-human fossil, one of the most significant fossil finds ever made, can now be seen by visitors to the Maropeng visitor interpretation centre at South Africa's Cradle of Humankind world heritage site.
South Africa's museums
SA is home to the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site and has a history dating back to the word's earliest peoples. The country's museums reflect this rich heritage in 18th century homes, mountain caves, rural cultural villages and state-of-the-art urban facilities - as shown in our province-by-province guide.
Discover small-town South Africa
South Africa is known for its gold and diamonds, but if you want to discover its real gems, head for the small towns and villages that lie just off the beaten the track - the country's heartland.
Nights in the Rain Queen's realm
Tourists visiting the palace of Rain Queen Modjadji, one of Limpopo's best known attractions and part of the province's African Ivory Route, will soon have the option of staying overnight.
Tourists fascinated by South Africa's most beloved statesman, Nelson Mandela, can now "follow his footsteps" all the way from the Eastern Cape to Robben Island.
An ubuntu Buddhist in Ixopo
Barbara Ludman (re)learns how to live in the moment at South Africa's home of "ubuntu Buddhism", and one of the most beautiful spots on the planet: the laid back, but not disengaged, Buddhist Retreat Centre near the town of Ixopo in KwaZulu-Natal.
Maropeng unveils Little Foot cast
A cast of the world's most complete pre-human fossil, one of the most significant fossil finds ever made, can now be seen by visitors to the Maropeng visitor interpretation centre at South Africa's Cradle of Humankind world heritage site.
South Africa's museums
SA is home to the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site and has a history dating back to the word's earliest peoples. The country's museums reflect this rich heritage in 18th century homes, mountain caves, rural cultural villages and state-of-the-art urban facilities - as shown in our province-by-province guide.
Discover small-town South Africa
South Africa is known for its gold and diamonds, but if you want to discover its real gems, head for the small towns and villages that lie just off the beaten the track - the country's heartland.
Nights in the Rain Queen's realm
Tourists visiting the palace of Rain Queen Modjadji, one of Limpopo's best known attractions and part of the province's African Ivory Route, will soon have the option of staying overnight.
