The southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania.

From the verdant Garden Route to the sub-tropical coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa’s landscapes are as diverse as its attractions. There’s something for everyone, whether you want to sip sauvignon blanc in Stellenbosch, explore Johannesburg, or spot the Big Five in Kruger National Park.
Black-maned lions framed against desert dunes, powdery beaches lapped by two oceans, star-studded night skies, jagged mountains – South Africa is the place to go wild.

A country of astonishing diversity, South Africa will cater to you no matter what kind of traveller you are. Here are a few essential places to visit.