Kruger National Park is South Africa’s largest and most popular game reserve as well as one of the largest in Africa. Situated on the north eastern corner of the country enclosed by the Limpopo River and Zimbabwe to the north, the Lebombo mountains and Mozambique to the east and Crocodile River to the south, the 19,485 km² (360km (north to south) by 65 km east to west) park is home to over 147 species of African large mammals, far more than any other game reserve in Africa, including large numbers of all of the African Big-5 (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard)as well as other terrestrial mammals like giraffes, antelopes, cheetahs, hippos and crocodiles as well as the endangered African wild dog; over 114 species of reptiles, many amphibians as well as515 species of birds including bird life’s “Big-6” i.e. the lappet-faced vulture, martial eagle, saddle-billed stork, kori bustard, ground hornbill and the reclusive Pel’s fishing owl, which is endemic and rare.Together with Zimbabwe’s Gonarezhou National Park and Mozambique’s Limpopo National Park both of which it borders, they form the incredible Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park eco-system.

The resort town of Cape Town, South Africa’s second largest city and her legislative capital, is also one of her most popular tourism attractions and an international haunt for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts including deep sea fishing, diving; rafting, bungee jumping and zip lining. The wine lands are also a popular attraction. On a relaxed day enjoy sightseeing to the Cape Point and Robben Island Museum, enjoy a hike on the Table Mountains or ride the cable car and enjoy magnificent views, tour the Kirstenbosch botanical gardens, and tour the V & A Waterfront for fun and games as well as shopping and dining. There is so much to see and do in Cape Town one is only spoilt for choice. The Table Mountain National Park is home of incredible nature as well as the fynbos belt with her 8,500 unique fine leaved plants (80% of all plant species in the Cape Floral Kingdom) 6000 of which are endemic.

The 36,000 km² Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park in northern South Africa bordering Botswana is one of the country’s largest nature reserves. Her Kalahari lands are home to many species of African wildlife and is the best places for spotting the Big-Cats; lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena as well as birds.

Mapungubwe National Park is South Africa’s historically most significant national park with archaeological excavations dating back to the iron ages, 700 years. Situated in the Limpopo River Valley 550kms north of Johannesburg on the border with Zimbabwe and Botswana, her 280km² of baobab studded landscape is home to many species of Africa wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, hyena, elephant, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, several species of antelope including eland, wildebeest, kudu, impala, klipspringer, steenbok as well as hippos, crocodiles, Meerkats (!),over 385 species of birds and stunning scenery.

The Blyde River Canyon is considered the world’s third-largest canyon. Situated in north-eastern South Africa between the Drakensberg Escarpment and the Lowveld, the reserve is popular for the stunning views of her steep slopes, the Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, her pointedPeak, God’s Window, Caves, tall waterfalls and magnificent viewpoints. The reserve is also home to antelopes, monkeys, hippos and crocodile in the Blyderivierpoort Dam as well as many species of birds including the African fish eagle.

Situated on the Indian Ocean’s elephant coast in KwaZulu Natal, 375kms north of Durban, iSimangalisois an extensive nature eco-system with 13 separate but contiguous nature altogether covering 3320km²;220kms of beach on the Indian Ocean, several lakes, rivers and swamps, several game reserves, wildlife National Parks and Marine Parks, forest, Africa’s largest river Estuary on the river St. Lucia, and beautiful coral reefs and stunning natural beauty. Declared a World Heritage Site in 1999, the park is popular for day and night game viewing drives (in search of elephants, rhinos, buffalo, leopard, over 520 species of birds and many nocturnal animals), horse riding, watersports including diving in Sodwana (considered the best in the world), whale watching, turtles, kayaking on Lake Sibaya (South Africa’s largest fresh water lake), fishing, snorkeling and relaxation.

Namaqua National Park is a botanist’s paradise. Situated in the semi-desert lands innorth-western South Africa, on the Atlantic coast near the border with Namibia, the 700km² park is famous for her multiple brightly colored flowers of that cover her Kalahari plains and hills in a stunning beautiful bloom in spring (August and September). Located 500kms north of Cape Town, it is also home of over 3,500 plant species and the world’s largest concentration succulent plants.

South Africa’s largest city, her economic capital and the second largest city in Africa including Soweto is a tourism attraction in her own right with many visiting for sightseeing, shopping, fun, business, culture, medical tourism and philanthropy as well as a gateway to South Africa’s other popular tourism attractions including the Kruger, Sun City and Cape Town and KwaZulu Natal. It is also host to a leading international airport and a wide array of high class hotels, restaurants, art galleries, museums, entertainment spotsand a vibrant night life all of which have made ‘Jozi’one of the most visited cities in Africa.

On our popular and insightful Johannesburg City Tour visit in addition to other ctylandthe Apartheid Museum for a history of South Africa, the Origins Center at Wits Archaeological Museum, the James Hall Museum of Transport, the Mining District, The Carlton Center tallest building in Africa, The Braamfontein Grove (the heart of Egoli) as well as, time allowing, the Constitution Hill. In the evening, dinner may be organized at one of Jozi’s nice array of specialty as well as continental restaurants.

Sun City is a sprawling leisure and sports complex in Rustenberg, South Africa just 2hrs north of Johannesburg, bordering Pilanesburg National Park and barely 10kms from Pilanesburg Airport. It is home to several hotels including Cabanas Hotel, the 4* Soho Hotel & Casino, the 5* Cascades Hotel and the ultra-luxurious Palace of the Lost City; restaurants, casinos, a sports bar, night clubs, swimming pools, family and children’s entertainment, golf, safaris in search of the Big-5 in Pilanesburg, a high end spa and wellness center, the Valley of Waves water park and a man-made beach, high end shopping. It is a popular tourism attraction with thousands patronizing accommodation, restaurants & bars, sports and entertainment as well as meetings and conferences facilities.

Sabi Sands Game Reserve is a 650km² private savanna game reserve situated at the south western corner of the famous Kruger National Park and further sub-divided into several private wildlife management areas namely Lion Sands Game Reserve, SabiSabi Game Reserve, Londolozi Game Reserve, Ulusaba Game Reserve, Mala Mala Game Reserve and Singita Game Reserve. Together, they are considered South Africa’s premier game reserve, home of the Big-5 and potentially the best place for sighting the big cats (lion and leopard as well as cheetah, hyena and African wild dogs). Crisscrossed by the Sabie River and Sand River, the reserves are site of several high end accommodations and wildlife viewing experiences including day and night game drives, superior guiding, nature/bush walks, horse riding, fishing, wildlife tracking, hot air ballooning, birding, photographic tours, mountain biking, cultural/community meetings, golf, as well as bush dinners and bush breakfasts.

The port city of Durban sits on South Africa’s east coast on the Indian Ocean. The third largest and third most populous city in South Africa (3.5m), it is the ‘capital’ of the Kw Zulu Natal province and a popular tourism destination for her extensive white sandy beaches, an excellent sub-tropical climate (hot humid summers and warm dry winters), beautiful Zulu culture, wildlife, marine life and cruise tourism. It is also one of the New7Wonders Cities.