Destination
South Africa
is made of memorable scenery, from huge mountains to sun-baked deserts and spectacular coastlines washed by the Atlantic and Indian oceans. Overshadowed by Table Mountains and washed by the Atlantic, Cape Town is one of the world's most picturesque cities. Taste the fine wine in the tranquil winelands; explore the country towns, lagoons and forests along the pretty Garden Route. The Wild Coast boasts isolated beaches, rocky coastline and traditional rural villages, and the resorts along the KwaZulu-Natal coast offer lots of family seaside fun. You can experience the winning combination of fascinating wildlife and excellent lodges staffed by highly professional guides; this makes South Africa the perfect destination for safari enthusiasts. In the northeast is the Kruger National Park where the thorny bush harbours the 'Big Five' (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino) as well as many other animals and birds. There's more game-rich wilderness to explore further north in the Limpopo province and North West provinces.
The best time to visit South Africa? Well, just about all year round.
Visa Information : For information on South African visa requirements go straight to the Department of Home Affairs which has a comprehensive website. This website fine points which nationals are exempt from visas, and which are obliged to make application. Enquiries regarding South African visa info can also be obtained from South African missions in your country, or the nearest one to you.
Currency: ZAR South African Rands
Johannesburg
Also known as the 'City of Gold' due to its rich gold-mining legacy, Johannesburg is a remarkable city of contrast and considerable wealth. It happens to be one of the biggest cities in South Africa and is also the financial. In fact, Johannesburg is emerging at such a rate that it is soon expected to make an appearance on the list of the largest ten cities on the planet. Tourism is on its boom in this country now. When you first arrive in Johannesburg, there really are a number of places that you should make the effort to see. A guided tour of the south-west townships is really a must, with hop-on / hop-off buses being also a good option. A trip to the very historical Johannesburg Zoo, and the Gold Reef City, is also recommended. For the very best views, head to the Top of Africa skyscraper building and enjoy a meal at its rooftop restaurant.
