Destination Cape Town

Perched between the ocean and the mountain, and with a national park as its heart, Cape Town is wild and wonderful. Among its attractions are climbing, surfing and diving along with vibrant nightlife, excellent wine and endless shopping.

Johannesburg on the move

If you're a city person, you will love Johannesburg. It's a vibrant and dynamic place with a throbbing pulse and an awesome sense of rhythm.

Soweto, heartbeat of the nation

Infused with the history of the struggle against apartheid and alive with the energy of the city of gold, Soweto is a must-see for tourists in search of more than sun, sea and the big five.

Head for Durban beachfront

It's all happening at Durban beachfront, where babes strut their stuff in bikinis, traditional healers collect bottles of water for medicine, and even busy executives find time to catch a wave before or after work.

Pretoria, city of jacarandas

Lined with purple blossom-bedecked trees, Pretoria is a lovely, quiet city with a fascinating history and some significant old buildings.

Flower of the Free State

A pretty city with thousands of rose bushes and some poignant memorials, Bloemfontein is conveniently situated as a stopover point between Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Relaxing Port Elizabeth

Often overlooked by travellers in search of glitz and glamour, Port Elizabeth is probably South Africa's best-kept secret, with fantastic weather and an enormous range of attractions.

Hotels in South Africa

Hotels

From family-friendly inns to five-star international award-winners. Find the stay best suited to your needs – and take a look at some of our top establishments.

Shopping in South Africa

Shopper's paradise

You'll find fantastic arts, crafts and much more at stores, markets, malls – and traffic intersections – across the country.

Arts and entertainment in South Africa

Arts & entertainment

Selected upcoming events, what's on links.

Gay-friendly travel in South Africa

Gay-friendly travel

World-class cities, cultural diversity, stunning scenery – and the first Bill of Rights to explicitly protect lesbians and gays from discrimination.

South Africa photo galleries

Gallery: Cities of South Africa

Cities

Joburg is the City of Gold, Cape Town the Mother City, PE the Friendly City ...

Gallery: South African architecture

Architecture

From mud and daub to glass and steel, from Diamond Building to Owl House ...