Places of interest in South Africa
South Africa is a vibrant, multi-faceted destination that holds an enviable position for any discerning traveller. It is vast in size, with a great diversity of landscapes and ecosystems, and offers a staggering array of attractions, all of which can be enjoyed in one ultra-luxurious holiday. The thriving Mother City, Cape Town, is a popular starting point, with its cosmopolitan atmosphere, presided over by striking Table Mountain. A little further afield you'll find the iconic wineries, bordered by the meandering, diverse and oh-so pretty Garden Route, pocketed by white sandy coves. In the north east, enjoy solitude amongst the red sands and stark vistas of the Kalahari Desert or track wildly beautiful animals and the Big Five under a thousand-starred sky in the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Ampersand’s South Africa specialists love speaking about the delights on offer in this diverse and spectacular country and creating bespoke itineraries to maximise your time in South Africa. Wherever you choose, the impact South Africa is truly astonishing and will linger with you long after you leave – it is a destination you will definitely want to visit more than once!
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- Western Cape
- Eastern Cape
- KwaZulu Natal
- Mpumalanga
- Limpopo Province
- Northern Province
- Gauteng
Cape Town
Radiant and sunny almost all year round, Cape Town is one of the most scenic seaside cities on earth. At...
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The spectacular shoreline of the Eastern Cape, known as the Wild Coast, runs east from Port Elizabeth, and is one...
View hereFranschhoek & The Winelands
Just a short hop from Cape Town, venturing into the ‘uplands’, you'll find yourself in the heart of South Africa’s superb wine...
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The small town of Hermanus, east of Cape Town on the southern coast, is predominantly known for its amazing whale-watching. The season...
View hereJohannesburg
Affectionately known as ‘The City of Gold’, at first glance this sprawling city may seem utterly impenetrable to a visitor....
View hereKalahari
The very word Kalahari, meaning ‘thirsty land’, summons up visions of a sun baked desert, a stark landscape strewn with...
View hereKruger National Park
Not only is the Kruger National Park the most famous game reserve in all of Africa, it is probably one...
View hereKwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal, in eastern South Africa, is a spectacular region that showcases a microcosm of what makes South Africa such an...
View herePretoria
Just 50 km north of Johannesburg, in the northern part of Gauteng Province, lies Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative capital. Pretoria is a...
View hereSabi Sands Private Game Reserve
For unrivalled game viewing, in particular the traditional, much sought after ‘Big 5’ safari, there is nowhere better than the...
View hereThe Garden Route
The glorious natural beauty of the Garden Route is a 200-kilometre slender stretch of attractive forest-backed coastline. Beginning in Mossel...
View hereWaterberg Area
If you're interested in the future of game viewing in South Africa you might want to visit this forward-thinking reserve,...
View hereWest Coast
South Africa’s West Coast is a local secret, often overlooked by tourists in favour of the lure of the Garden...
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