South Africa

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From safari to surf and adrenaline filled thrills to scenic routes... Take a walk on the wild side and experience the diversity, culture and year round value for money of South Africa.




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With so much to do in South Africa we've handpicked our favourite things to do - check out our very own Big 5 below: 

1. Kruger National Park Get up close and personal with the Big 5 in one of the word's finest game reserves. Kruger National Park is within driving distance of Johannesburg and a must do for any wildlife lover.  Plus you can even take a dip in the pool when you stop for lunch.
2. Cape Town Shrouded by the spectacular views of Table Mountain this cosmopolitan city is bubbling over with interesting and exciting ways to occupy yourself - from great restaurants and fascinating culture, to an exciting nightlife and beaches offering thrilling water sports .  Plus you've got the spectacular coastline of the Cape Peninsula just around the corner and  make sure you head over to Camps Bay for sundowners with the uber cool locals.
3. Great White Shark Diving Get your blood pumping with a dip in the water at 'Shark Alley' in Gansbai just a short drive from Cape Town. Come face to face with a great white shark and feel the awe inspiring presence of one of the world's most dangerous predators - from behind the safety of a very sturdy cage of course!
4. The Garden Route Prepare yourself for some of the coolest coastal towns on the planet and some truly epic scenery. It's an adventurers paradise with surfing, rock climbing, bunjy jumping and no end of adrenalin pumping actives to keep you occupied.  plus enjoy beautiful beaches, amazing wildlife activities like whale watching and buzzing nightlife.
5. The Winelands This one speaks for itself really - sniff, slurp and stumble your away around some of the greatest wineries in the world.

Cape Town

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Beautiful beaches, buzzing bars and the brooding presence of Table Mountain – this is one of the world’s coolest cities. Learn more >

Johannesburg & Kruger

Discover Johannesburg

The best flight & hotel deals plus day trips and lodge safaris to the world famous Kruger National Park.
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The Garden Route

Visit the amazing Garden Route

Prepare yourself for the coolest coastal towns on the planet and some truly epic scenery along the world famous Garden Route.
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Winelands

Cheap hotels & hostels

Fancy yourself as a wine connoisseur? Visit the largest wine producing region in South Africa & tantalise your taste buds (sensibly!).
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Port Elizabeth

Cheap hotels & hostels

The 'friendly city' & is well established as Africa's watersports capital so don your wetsuit & check out our cheap hotels & hostels.
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Tours & treks

South African adventures

Take an adventure tour & enjoy amazing wildlife, exciting adrenalin activities, spectacular scenery, fascinating culture & plenty of fun and frolics! Learn more >

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