Because of the logistics of travel, Airports etc. most visitors will opt to overnight in or around one of Southern Africa's major cities.

Johannesburg, Jo'burg or Jozi, this city is the financial pulse of the country and its O. R. Tambo International Airport the gateway to Southern Africa.

Assuming that most travellers' knowledge of the city comes from news headlines, you may imagine that this infamous city is waiting to pounce on you. Not True!

Jozi is an edgy, energetic, diverse city on the mend and in spite of its reputation, has a lot to offer the traveller. 

Johannesburg City Tour - Egoli - the City of Gold. Learn about the discovery of gold and the development of Johannesburg with a comprehensive overview of the city and its suburbs.

Apartheid Museum - The museum investigates the causes and effects of the apartheid system, the build up to its implementation, its ultimate demise and the new dispensation.

Origins Centre - This museum has an outstanding and fascinating collection of rock art and artefacts, but more importantly, the history of South Africa and its people is told through the art of the early San people.

Public Art - In the process of reviving the inner city, Johannesburg is being transformed by a number of public art initiatives - The Fire Walker, The Eland, Brenda Fassie and many more that can be found on the city streets.

South African World of Beer - The SAB World of Beer ranks as one of South Africa’s top two tourist experiences, offering visitors a uniquely memorable encounter with the magic of beer and brewing. From ancient Mesopotamia, through Africa and Europe, the tour unveils beer heritage all the way to a honky-tonk pub in Johannesburg, mining camp days and a traditional Soweto shebeen.

The Story of Gold - A unique experience awaits you as you enter the historical world of Gold Reef City Theme Park. This magical trip down memory lane will tell you all about how Johannesburg came into being, how gold was discovered on the reef and how the lives of men and women formed an integral part of a rich and fascinating heritage.

Soweto - Soweto is the most populous black urban residential area in the country, infused with the history of the struggle against apartheid and abuzz with the energy of the city of gold, Soweto is a must-see for tourists who are looking for more than sun, sea and the big five..

Constitutional Hill & The Old Fort - The Constitutional Court, the highest court in the country, is newly built and bricks preserved from the old prison was also used in the construction. The Fort was created in 1893 on Braamfontein ridge to keep a watchful eye on the mining activities below. Later hundreds of thousands of people were jailed here - including famous figures such as Mahatma Gandhi, Albert Luthuli and Nelson Mandela.

Faraday Muti Market - A major centre dedicated to traditional medicine, the art of traditional healing and a viable transport hub. With trading space for more than 280 muti traders, the Faraday Market Precinct is a major attraction.

Fashion  Kapitol - A square, with Art Deco Buildings, in the heart of the Fashion District . The Kapitol consists of 30 shops and boutiques with Made in Jozi products, studios, a restaurant, an outdoor ramp and an amphitheatre.

44  Stanley - is Joburg's best kept secret. What was a series of industrial buildings is now a relaxed meander through 25 specialty boutiques, restaurants and design studios. The Synergy of creative souls, aloes, 1930s architecture and deliciously unique products make for an ambiance that is as refreshing as it is quintessentially Johannesburg.

African Market - The vibrant cultures of Africa gather under one roof to reveal their treasures in the heart of Rosebank's vibey cosmopolitan restaurant, shopping and entertainment district. A truly African shopping experience awaits you at the African Craft Market.

Rosebank Rooftop Market - (Sundays only) Over 600 stalls offering quality clothing, ceramics, arts and crafts, handcrafted items from all over Africa, furniture and jewellery, an array of culinary delights in the International Food Court and Deli section - all combine to bring you a vibrant and colourful lifestyle experience like no other.

Pretoria, Jacaranda City, or Tshwane as it strives to be called, is the Capital of South Africa and the seat of government.

Only 55km from Johannesburg this city is steeped in Pioneer History. As the last capital of the old Zuid Afrikaanse Republiek it has many historical buildings that tells of battles, hardship and wealth.

Mainly a government city it houses the second largest number of embassies in the world after Washington D.C.

Life is slower in Pretoria, a place of learning, questions and debate but the students makes it viby and fresh.

Pretoria

Voortrekker Monument -The majestic Voortrekker Monument is a unique Monument which commemorates the Pioneer history of Southern Africa and the history of the Afrikaner and is situated in a nature reserve.

Union Buildings - Set in an attractive terraced garden with magnificent views of the city, the imposing Union Buildings complex is a famous landmark in Pretoria. The buildings form the official seat of South Africa's government and house the Presidency and the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Church Square - In the centre of Pretoria, originally the market place where farmers gathered with their ox-wagons and tents when they came to town for "nagmaal" or Holy Communion. The square is dominated by a statue of Paul Kruger, the last president of the former Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (Transvaal Republic) and is surrounded by strikingly beautiful old buildings.

Paul Kruger House - The last official residence of President Paul Kruger before he left South Africa to go into exile in 1901. The beautiful Victorian-style home was one of the first in the city to use electricity and it was also the first home to have a telephone installed in 1891. The home has been refurbished to reflect the way it looked when President Kruger and his wife Gezina lived there and contains personal belongings and relics of the period.

Fort Skanskop - President Paul Kruger of the "Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek" decided to protect Pretoria by constructing forts in strategic places. Fort Schanskop was completed in 1897 and was built in such a way to avert possible attacks on Pretoria from the Johannesburg and Lourenco Marques railway line, as well as from the Johannesburg road.

Fort Klapperkop - One of four forts erected by the ZAR government before the turn of the century to defend  Pretoria, but never used as such. The fort is now a military museum depicting South Africa's military history.

Sammy Marks Museum - The restored Victorian country mansion of the original owner Sammy Marks, industrialist and three times mayor of Pretoria during the time of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek, is well worth a visit. The museum is the only Victorian mansion in the country of which the interior is entirely authentic and preserved intact.

Cullinan Diamond Mine - Situated in the town of Cullinan, some 30 km east of Tshwane, famous for the discovery of the massive Cullinan diamond in 1905. To this day the gem is by far the largest ever found. Cullinan has retained the old mine village character and is well conserved as a living museum.

Melrose House - Built by wealthy stagecoach owner George Jesse Heys in 1886. The Peace Treaty of Vereeniging which ended the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) was signed here on 31 May 1902. The interior of the museum boasts stained glass windows, paintings by English artists, an impressive collection of period furniture, ornate ceilings and fireplaces, as well as valuable porcelain ornaments that belonged to the Heys family.

Freedom Park - The park is a one-stop heritage precinct that provides a broad new perspective of South Africa's history and tells the country's story in a visual and interactive way. It is a symbol of acknowledgement of the heroes of the struggle for freedom in South Africa and a tribute to the truth and reconciliation process in the country.

Transvaal Museum - A natural history museum founded in 1892, the museum houses large collections of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects. The Austin Robert Bird Hall contains a comprehensive collection of South African birds depicted audio-visually.

De Wildt Cheetah Centre - A research and breeding centre for the African wild dog, brown hyena and cheetah, including the magnificent and rare king cheetah.

Durban is the largest City in the KwaZulu Natal province and the third largest city in the country. It is a sophisticated cosmopolitan city of over 3 468 088 people.

The province has the largest number of battlefields, scenes of bravery and supreme sacrifice where one can stand and reflect at the exact spots where Zulu warrior, Boer guerilla and British redcoat fell during the epic three-way struggle of history.

North of Durban is the unique Bush, where history was made in wildlife conservation on the African continent - leading to a unsurpassable collection of game-parks and reserves and where the proud Zulu people rose in unity following migration of clans from the Great Lakes. Relive the campaigns of Africa's Black Napoleon - King Shaka - and trace the lineage of monarchs from Colonial subjugation through the Apartheid Years to present-day democracy.

Durban

Durban City  - is the largest City in Kwa Zulu Natal province and the third largest city in the country. It is a sophisticated cosmopolitan city of over 3 468 088 people. It is known as the home of Africa's best-managed, busiest port and is also a major centre of tourism because of the city's warm subtropical climate and extensive beaches.

Botanical Gardens - Traces its origins to colonial times, when it was founded in 1849 for the introduction and trial of potentially useful commercial crops. The gardens later developed collections of sub-tropical trees, palms and orchids. The Durban Botanical Gardens remains a classic garden, reflecting the universality of the plant kingdom.

Victoria Street Indian Market - is rather like stepping into another world, with its blend of all things Indian and African. Spices and incense rent the air in which more than 170 stalls display their wares. The Indian community in Durban is the largest outside of Asia. They have had a huge impact on the character of the city of Durban and the open air markets, that have evolved into the Victoria Street Market.

Moses Mabhida Soccer Stadium - This is the only stadium in the country with a curated art collection. The 40 artworks, created by over 300 artists, were a result of a public call for submissions and most were created alongside the stadium. In the presidential atrium you’ll find the 4m high Dream of Africa map , created from more than a million beads by 200 women who are linked to the Hillcrest Aids Centre. It takes two minutes in the SkyCar to reach the top of the stadium arch. A 360º view of Durban awaits you. See all of the city landmarks by day. Breathtaking!

Valley of a 1000 Hills - The Valley of a 1000 Hills forms around the majestic valley created by the Mngeni River and it's tributaries. The main attractions on the 1000 Hills Experience are the dramatic landscape and Zulu culture, discover at first hand the intricacies of ethnic customs and beliefs that inform day-to-day life in the many welcoming, beehive-hutted villages that adorn these hillsides.

Bushman (San) Paintings - Retrace the steps of the San people to a cave in the majestic Drakensberg overlooking the green valleys below and view the artwork of these fascinating people.

Midlands Meander - The Midlands Meander route is situated between the city of Pietermaritzburg in the East and the majestic uKhahlamba Drakensberg (Dragon) mountain range (a World Heritage Site) in the West, in the uMgungundlovu district, one of eight regions of the ‘Zulu Kingdom’. In the Midlands, life is lived at a gentler pace, people take time to chat to strangers in the trading stores. Explore the forests and farmlands and the small villages inhabited by interesting characters. Gather inspiration and original art from world-class crafters, enjoy gracious hospitality, savour new flavours and celebrate memorable moments.

Hluhluwe Game Reserve - Established in 1895, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve is the oldest game park in Africa. Hluhluwe is characterised by hilly topography and the wide range of plant life in the park gives rise to a diversity of mammals, birdlife, reptiles and amphibians. The Big Five - lion, rhino (black & white), elephant, buffalo and leopard - are all to be seen..

Sani Pass - The awe-inspiring Sani Pass climbs the face of the Drakensberg escarpment to an altitude of 2874m and into the "Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho". It is the gateway to the "Roof of Africa". The scenery is breathtaking and attracts visitors from all over the world.

The Battlefields - KwaZulu Natal's Battlefield Experience should not be missed under any circumstances on your visit to South Africa. The Battlefield Route will take you on a journey of discovery that will remain as a highlight of your visit. Zulu wars, Shaka, Isandlwana, Rorkes Drift, Colenso, Spioenkop, Ladysmith, Dundee, Churchill, Blood River, Cetshwayo, Boers ... are some of the terms which are associated with this internationally renowned area of South Africa called the Battlefields.

St Lucia Wetlands Park - This piece of paradise was recently renamed the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Covering about 240,000ha, with a further 84,000ha in, on or under the sea, this is a large chunk of sub-tropical paradise stretching 220km along the East Coast from St Lucia to the Mozambique border. As well as a mind-blowing range of natural systems, ranging from dune, swamp and coastal forests to rocky and sandy shores, coral reefs and submarine canyons, mangroves, savanna grassland, thickets, woodlands and the largest protected wetland in Southern Africa.

Cape Town, known as the Mother City, lies at the Southern Point of Africa. It is here were the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet. Cape Town is the place where South Africa’s original inhabitants (the Khoisan) first lived and where colonising Europeans first settled. As such, its history is a fascinating one, marked by maritime trade, cultural mixing, oppression and hope - and the site of both Nelson Mandela’s incarceration and release.

Experience Cape Town and discover the ultimate combo of nature, wildlife, culture, adventure, heritage and vibe!

Cape Town

Table Mountain - One of the new Wonders of the world, Table Mountain is a must for any visitor and provides breathtaking views over the city and its beaches. The panorama stretches from Table Bay to False Bay and around the mountain to the Hout Bay Valley and Kommetjie. On a clear day one has a magnificent view across the Cape Flats to the Hottentots Holland Mountains.

Hoedspruit is a small tourism and agriculturally orientated town in the Central Lowveld nestled between the Kruger National Park and the Blyde River Canyon.

Tourism facilities in the region focus mainly on Big 5 Activities with a growing demand for other adventure activities including white water rafting, birding, hiking, quad bike trails and more.

The natural beauty and remoteness, at the foot of the northern Drakensberg, lends this area to exclusive getaways and fantastic safari experiences.

Kruger National Park - The Kruger National Park is the second-largest game reserve in Africa and the largest in South Africa. This world-renowned Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares, is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies.

The Blyde River Canyon - The Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon of its kind in the world. The fresh mountain scenery and panoramic views over the Klein Drakensberg escarpment are quite spectacular. Viewpoints are named for the spectacle they offer and God's Window and Wonder View hint at the magnitude of the scenery. The 'Pinnacle' is a single quartzite column rising out of the deep wooded canyon and the ‘Three Rondavels' (also called 'Three Sisters’) are three huge spirals of dolomite rock rising out of the far wall of the Blyde River canyon. Their domed heads are iced in green and their sides are stained with fiery orange lichen.

Bourke's Luck Potholes - Essentially the result of decades of swirling eddies of water where the Treur River meets the Blyde River, the tumult of which has caused extensive water erosion over time. The result is a series of cylindrical rock sculptures that look as though they would be more comfortable on the moon. Their strange name comes from the gold digger, Tom Burke, who staked a nearby claim.

Pilgrims Rest - The entire town of Pilgrims rest has been declared a national monument. Here visitors can relive the days of the old Transvaal gold rush. There never was a more beautiful or romantic spot to have a gold rush than Pilgrim’s Rest. This spectacular area is richly imbued with a diversity of natural, cultural and historic gems. The uniqueness of this historic village is vividly evident in its museums and historic sites. The beauty here is unsurpassed. Pilgrims Rest offers all visitors a fascinating look into the past and captures the spirit of a former era and its people in their quest for gold.

The Echo Caves - The Caves are some of the oldest caves in the world and were declared a Historical Monument. The caves are so called because the local people used one of the stalactites as a drum to warn of any approaching Swazi warriors.

Shangaan Culture - The Shangaan tribe came into being when King Shaka of the Zulu, sent Soshangane (Manukosi) to conquer the Tsonga people in the area of present-day southern Mozambique, during the Mfecane upheaval of the 19th Century. Soshangane found a fertile place inhabited by scattered communities of peace-loving people and he decided to make it his home rather than return to Shaka in the present Kwa Zulu Natal.

Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - The Centre focuses on the conservation of rare, vulnerable or endangered animals. Cheetah Conservation is one of their core disciplines. More than 80 cheetah can be seen, including tame individuals, cubs and the beautiful king cheetah.