South Africa

South Africa is located at the southern tip of Africa. It is bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland and Lesotho. It is a vast country with widely varying landscapes and has 11 official languages, as well as an equally diverse population.

South Africa
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South Africa
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Top Destinations in South Africa
Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa and is the capital of the Western Cape Province, as well as being the legislative capital of South Africa. Cape Town Travel Guide »
Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Johannesburg is South Africa's largest city. Johannesburg Travel Guide »
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park
The Kruger National Park is in north-east of South Africa and and runs along the border of Mozambique in the east, Zimbabwe … Kruger National Park Travel Guide »
Within South Africa
Western Cape
Western Cape
The Western Cape is the most south western province in South Africa, covering most of South Africa's tourist destinations and attractions. Western Cape Travel Guide »
Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape, is in South Africa and stretches along the Indian Ocean between Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Eastern Cape Travel Guide »
Gauteng
Gauteng
Gauteng is one of the provinces in the north-east of South Africa. The word "Gauteng" is a Sesotho phrase meaning "Place … Gauteng Travel Guide »
KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal, is a province in the east of South Africa, bordering Mozambique in the north and the Eastern Cape in the south. KwaZulu-Natal Travel Guide »
Limpopo
Limpopo
Limpopo Province, South Africa: South Africa’s northernmost province, Limpopo, borders onto Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana, making it the ideal entrance to Africa. Limpopo Travel Guide »
Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga
The Mpumalanga Province is located in the north-east of South Africa and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Mpumalanga Travel Guide »
Northern Cape
Northern Cape
The Northern Cape is situated in the north-west corner of South Africa. Although it is the largest of the nine provinces it has the smallest population. Northern Cape Travel Guide »
Free State
Free State
The Free State Province, in South Africa is situated in the heartland of the Karoo semi-desert. Free State Travel Guide »
North West Province
North West Province
The North-West Province, provides a link between South Africa and Botswana. The province is the largest platinum production area … North West Province Travel Guide »
Hiking in South Africa
There is a large number of hiking trails in South Africa with levels of difficulty, accecability and luxury to suit any taste. Hiking in South Africa Travel Guide »
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South Africa Travel Guide is based on South Africa by Ryan Holliday, John Weber, Peter Southwood, Mchael Marx, Coolcaesar, Inas, Globe-trotter, iGuide and others. South Africa Travel Guide is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0. See background image credits.