Against the majestic Table Mountain backdrop, the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Cape Town is home to grand hotels, restaurants, and nightlife. It has long been a popular destination for film and modelling shoots. With rich historical and cultural heritage, tours through the township and trips to Robben Island allow guests to learn about the history. Cooking classes and wine and gin tastings are only the start of this captivating city. Narrow, cobblestone streets and the Islamic ambience of the Bo-Kaap enhance the atmosphere. Guided hikes and aquariums show off the wildlife of Cape Town, leaving guests wanting more.
The Cape Winelands are a series of large valleys within the Western Cape Province. They are known for their historic towns, Dutch farmsteads and world-renowned wines. The route consists of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, and Wellington, where hundreds of farmers cultivate grapes and produce wine. This region is not only home to world-class wineries, but some of the country's best restaurants have also been established here, along with fantastic mountain biking competitions like the Family Cycle Tour. This route is ideal to combine with a self-drive holiday along the Whale Coast or the beach-lined Garden Route.
Umhlanga is an affluent residential and commercial town north of Durban on the KwaZulu-Natal coastline. Some significant attractions on offer are the impressive Gateway shopping centre and Sibaya Casino. A fantastic variety of tropical fish and coral reefs are found wrapped along the shores, making it a perfect place for diving and snorkelling. An assortment of activities, along with the stunning landscapes, make this city a popular destination. Whether wanting to sit back and enjoy the tranquillity of the area or wanting to experience a diversity of exciting activities, Umhlanga has something to offer everyone.
Imfolozi Game Reserve lies to the north of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The park is home to the Big Five and a variety of other wildlife, including the mysterious Cheetah, Wild Dog, and Hyena. The best viewing is done from hides positioned over waterholes, giving visitors a close-up view of the animals. The park offers day walks, game drives, boat tours on the Hluhluwe Dam and exciting all-inclusive wilderness trails. Today, Imfolozi's White Rhino conservation is world renowned, and its Centenary Capture Centre is setting the bar for sustainable capturing and utilization of wildlife in Africa.
In the northern reaches of KwaZulu Natal, Kosi Bay is a rich network of lakes that make up the final stretch of the South African coastline - a wilderness wonderland that is still largely unexplored. The Kosi Bay Nature Reserve protects much of the area homes various animals such as hippos and crocodiles and a great diversity of marine life. Among activities available in the area are bird watching and game viewing, including close encounters with animals such as elephants and giraffes. Boat excursions allow snorkelling along mangrove banks as you meander through reed channels. A true paradise for all who visit.
Maputo National Park is a coastal wilderness in southern Mozambique, in Maputo Province, stretching from the Maputo River and Bay to the Indian Ocean and South African border. Created in 2021, it combines diverse terrestrial and marine habitats, from savannahs, wetlands and sand forests to white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. Part of a transboundary conservation landscape and now included in a UNESCO World Heritage property, the park offers a distinctive blend of safari and beach experiences. Visitors can explore by 4x4, looking for elephants, giraffes, zebras and antelope, or visit lakes such as Piti and Xinguti for hippos, crocodiles and birdlife. Along the coast, snorkelling, diving, ocean safaris and seasonal turtle watching add a marine dimension.
