South Africa - The Provinces, Regions, Major Cities and Towns of South Africa

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South Africa's Provinces / Regions

Nature has worked a special magic on the South African landscape. Although culture and history are an integral part of the South African experience, it is nature which is the true jewel in the crown. Wind, sun and rain have sculpted vistas of unsurpassed beauty in which some of the earth's most diverse plant population thrive. With some of the biggest and most diverse game sanctuaries in the world and kilometres of countryside and coastline where visitors can enjoy the sun, the country stands apart as an African masterpiece ...

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South Africa's 9 Provinces

(see South Africa Provinces Map)
The Western Cape

From the Cedarberg Mountains to the wild Agulhas coast to the expansive Cape Winelands and the glorious Garden Route, the Western Cape is a province of extraordinary diversity. Famous for Table Mountain, beaches, V&A Waterfront, Robben Island, the Winelands, Cape Point ... Western Cape

Eastern Cape

Scenic diversity is one of the most striking characteristics of the Eastern Cape. Enjoy her rugged coastline, untamed bush and cityscapes. Famous for the Addo Elephant Park, Shamwari Game Reserve, beaches and watersports, National Arts Festival, Nelson Mandela Museum ... eastern cape

KwaZulu Natal

Known as the "Kingdom of the Zulu", KwaZulu Natal is "a world in one province", the best South African game reserves and pristine beaches, the majestic Drakensberg Mountains and miles of subtropical coastline. Famous for beaches, watersports, golf coast, battlefields, cultural villages ... kwazulu natal

Gauteng

Gauteng, meaning "Place of Gold" in Sotho, is the commercial and industrial powerhouse of South Africa. Famous for Gold Reef City, the Cradle of Humankind, Soweto township, the Apartheid Museum, Union Buildings, Cullinan Diamond Mine, the magnificent Magaliesberg ... gauteng

Mpumalanga

People are drawn to Mpumalanga by magnificent scenery, the fauna and flora and her history. This is also big game country, the setting for dozens of sanctuaries teeming with wildlife and birds. Famous for the southern section of Kruger National Park, fly fishing, the Blyde River Canyon and ... mpumalanga

Limpopo

Picture yourself relaxing of the deck of a luxury game lodge, watching the sunset over the baobabs, while feasting on locally grown tropical delights, such as avocados, litchis and mangoes. If your goal, when traveling in South Africa, is to experience the untamed, natural beauty, diversity of fauna and flora, then Limpopo is for you ... limpopo

North West Province

The North West Province is close to the urban sprawl of Johannesburg and Pretoria. Unlike those bustling cities, much of the Northwest Province is devoted to agriculture and of to mining but opportunities and destinations for tourists also abound. On a grand, commercial scale, there is the Sun City and Lost City ... north west province

Free State

The Free State province borders on Lesotho and there are many Basotho in the province with the Basotho Cultural Village straddling the border between the Free State and the kingdom of Lesotho. The village is is a worthwhile stop on the itinerary, for anyone interested in learning more about indigenous culture in the ... free state

Northern Cape

The Orange River flows along the border between this province and Namibia on its path to the sea and in this region, the dry, dusty appearance of much of the surrounding landscape is transformed into an oasis of green vegetation and cool water. Straddling the Orange river and combining land from both the Northern Cape and ... northern cape

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Popular Tourist Routes

The Garden Route

The Garden Route is a strip of land like no other in the world in terms of beauty, natural attractions and unique flora and fauna - hence its name. A paradise for eco-lovers, bird watchers and solitude seekers and one of the most beautiful parts of the Western Cape, it is on every tourist’s itinerary ... more information

Cape Wine Routes

When one reflects on the splendours of the Cape - lush green valleys, rugged mountains, azure seas and sky - then the Cape’s winelands are usually top of the list. Visitors pour into the Western Cape to experience our viticulture, restored Cape Dutch farmsteads with their distinctive gables and thatched ... more information

The Panorama Route

The magnificent Panorama Route in Mpumalanga is best known for its cultural heritage and its dramatic landscapes. Major highlights include Blyde River Canyon (the third largest canyon of its kind in the world), the exquisite waterfalls in Graskop and Sabie, the Echo Caves that speak of Africa’s powerful tribes ... more information

The Midlands Meander

The enchantment of the Midlands has long inspired many a visitor and resident to creativity and as a result, local artists, potters and weavers combined to create an arts and crafts route in 1985, which was to become the highly successful and popular Midlands Meander. The route stretches ... more information

Battlefields Route

The KwaZulu Natal hinterland has witnessed some of the most brutal and significant battles to be fought in South Africa. These historical sites form part of the Battlefields Route, a trip through 14 historical towns whose surrounding areas boast the largest concentration of battlefields in South Africa ... more information

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South Africa Attractions

South Africa is one of the most diverse and enchanting countries in the world. Exotic combinations of landscapes, people, history and culture offer the traveller a unique and inspiring experience. South Africa is a heady mix of third and first world cultures - along with the best and least crowded beaches ... South Africa Attractions

South Africa World Heritage Sites

World Heritage Sites recognise and protect areas of outstanding natural, historical and cultural value. Given South Africa's diverse culture and history and her spectacular natural resources and wildlife, it is not surprising that she boasts 8 World Heritage Sites ... South Africa World Heritage Sites

South Africa Game Reserves

South Africa boasts a huge collection of wildlife regions and game parks - both public and private - encompassing every possible landscape from deserts to forests, mountains to coast, teeming with wildlife species - including Africa’s Big 5: Leopard, Lion, Buffalo, Elephant and Rhinoceros ... South Africa Game Reserves

South Africa National Botanical Gardens

South Africa boasts a huge collection of wildlife regions and game parks - both public and private - encompassing every possible landscape from deserts to forests, mountains to coast, teeming with wildlife species - including Africa’s Big 5: Leopard, Lion, Buffalo, Elephant and Rhinoceros ... South Africa National Botanical Gardens

South Africa Languages & Culture

South Africans have been referred to as the 'rainbow nation', a title which epitomises the country's cultural diversity. The population of South Africa is one of the most complex and diverse in the world. Of the 45 million South Africans, nearly 31 million are Black, 5 million White, 3 million Coloured and one ... South Africa Languages & Culture

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