Spanning two provinces, it’s South Africa’s largest reserve with incredible biodiversity - it has more large mammals than any other reserve in the continent.
Best time to visit
May – September
The Bush thins out in the dry winter months, making it easier to spot wildlife.
Known for
Being the first and largest national park in South Africa. Also, home to the Big 5.
Budget
4567
Gauteng
Apartheid museum
A 46-year journey of struggle, determination and triumph. The Museum takes visitors through the rise and fall of apartheid.
Best time to visit
March – May
September – November
Known for
Being the world’s leading museum catalogue of 20th century South Africa.
Budget
8765
Western Cape
West coast national park
A paradise along the coast of southwestern South Africa, it’s the perfect spot to experience the sparkling blue waters of the sea.
Best time to visit
October – March
Known for
Being a coastal paradise that’s the perfect spot for biking, hiking and bird watching.
Budget
7878
Northern Cape
Augrabies Falls
Known as the ‘Place of Great Noise’, this waterfall definitely makes a splash!
Best time to visit
April – September
Known for
90 metre-high waterfalls with some lovely hiking trails around it.
Budget
678
North West
Madikwe Game Reserve
Over 80,000 hectares of untethered wildlife make this a premier safari destination.
Best time to visit
March - November
Known for
Home to 350 rare bird and 66 mammal species.
Budget
2342
KwaZulu-Natal
Oribi Gorge
How low can you go? Take the plunge at this seemingly endless gorge and find out!
Best time to visit
January - May
Known for
An extreme sport at each facet! Go abseiling, Foefie sliding, white water rafting, and more.
Budget
0000
Mpumalanga
Bourke’s Luck Potholes
With twists and turns galore, these river rock formations are pretty thrilling to look at!
Best time to visit
May - September
Known for
A never-before-seen network of tunnels, tubes and whirlpools.
Budget
0000
Free State
Golden gate Highlands national park
A gold-tinged gem hidden away among mountains.
Best time to visit
January - May
Known for
With some of the country’s best views, this park also is home to extremely rare flora, fauna and cultural artefacts.
One of the most biodiverse landscapes in South Africa. The Richtersveld's scenery shifts from flat sandy plains to sharp mountains, and it is home to several plant species that are found nowhere else on earth.
Created and built by the Shangaan people, the Shangana Cultural Village showcases their culture and customs; it is an invaluable part of South Africa's diversity.
Founded by Mahatma Gandhi during his stay in Durban, this commune was where he began experimenting with simple living, interfaith harmony, and nonviolence.
Get a closer look at the lifestyle of the South Sotho people. With art exhibitions, live performances and a sandstone amphitheatre, there's always something exciting going on!
Explore the heritage and learn about the origins of the Bakgatla-Ba-Kgafela people at the Mphebatho Cultural Museum, situated in the Pilanesberg National Park.
Called ‘Mother City’ because it was South Africa's first ever city, Cape Town is a true melting pot of cultures - a little rainbow town within the Rainbow Nation.
One of the world’s youngest major cities, Johannesburg is also South Africa’s financial capital. With amazing sights to see, it’s rich in more ways than one!
Also known as Nelspruit, Mbombela is a vibrant gateway city. Here you can enjoy a slice of football history or drive into the wilderness or simply visit the oldest caves on Earth!
In Afrikaans, its name translates to "Fountain of Flowers". Visit here in spring and you'll understand how it got its name; you'll see every kind of bloom wherever you look!
Known also as ‘Buffalo City’, East London is one of the main cities of Eastern Cape. With its sprawling coastline, it’s the perfect spot for a beach vacation!
Want to ride a wave or two? Surfers, this is the beach for you! There’s no better place in the world to hang ten as you ride long, powerful point breaks.
Nestled at the bottom of Table Mountain is the home of the nation’s botanical treasures. Known as the most beautiful garden in South Africa, it’s administered by the South African National Biodiversity Institute.
Thought as a gateway to their ancestors, the Hole in the Wall at Coffee Bay is a product of natural forces. Its rich history will leave you wanting more.