With 11 official languages, the most diverse range of animals, climatic changes, landscapes and cultures, South Africa is quite a tourist-friendly country. Whether you’re into beach-bumming in luxurious surroundings, surfing in warm waters, prospecting for diamonds or into more extreme sports, South Africa does not disappoint. To get under the skin of South Africa read, Nelson Mandela’s autobiography, ‘Long Walk to Freedom’, watch Richard Attenborough’s ‘Cry Freedom’ and listen to the South African national anthem, which is in four different languages.
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Hotels/Packages
Escorted Tours
Rail Travel
Cruises
Sightseeing
Honeymoon
Hotels/Packages
There’s so much to see and experience that it can get quite confusing! To make things easier, here are a host of accommodation options, day tours, excursions and short duration packages that will help you discover hidden treasures and best value deals!
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Escorted Tours
The best and easiest way to see the highlights is on an escorted tour, where all your travel, accommodation and sightseeing arrangements are well taken care of. A knowledgeable local guide brings history and culture to life as you travel in the comfort of your deluxe coach.
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Rail Travel
Trail travel lets you get a taste of local life, besides being convenient, fast and economical. Watch the breathtaking scenery go by, stop at places that take your fancy and travel from city centre to city centre. Rail passes often offer savings on entrance fees to monuments, mountain railway tickets and more.
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Cruises
For sheer luxury and convenience, nothing can beat a cruise holiday. There’s no unpacking and repacking, no hopping from hotel to hotel, no waits at airports. You travel in style in a floating hotel that takes you from one interesting port to another, offers you fine dining and lots of exciting entertainment on board!
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Sightseeing
There’s so many things to do and see that you’ll never have enough time to do them all. Take a look at our recommended sightseeing options, plan your trip around them and enjoy the thrill of discovery!
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Honeymoon
Let’s face it, a honeymoon is a once in a life time event that will leave you with romantic memories to last forever. We offer you some great honeymoon options and experiences that will be truly unforgettable!
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Information
Capital: Pretoria
Official Languages: Zulu, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Pedi, English, Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, Ndebele
Government: Republic
Currency: Rand
Time Zone: +2:00 GMT (3½ hrs behind India)
Telephone Calling Code: 0027
When to Visit
Best time to visit: February and March. The average temperature in South Africa is 16.6°C. The highest average temperature is 26°C in January and February, while the lowest average temperature is 7°C in July.
What to Eat and Drink
Seafood is staple in South African diet, as are fruits and vegetables. Hake is the most common fish, while rock lobster, mussels, octopus, and cod are also popular. Potatoes, cabbage, corn, sunflower, peppers, and green beans are as common as bananas, pineapples, and mangoes.
What to eat and drink
Braai: Barbecue
Boerewors: Farmers sausage
Biltong: Beef jerky
Frikkadels: Hamburgers seasoned with nutmeg
Komkomer sambal: Cucumber relish
Geel Rys: Yellow rice
Castle Lager
Amarula liqueur
What to Buy
Zulu bead work, jewellery,
colorful cloth, wooden and leather crafts, carved animals, traditional handicrafts, musical instruments, gold, diamonds, paintings, Amarula liqueur.
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