country info
The Best of New Africa
South Africa is an enigma in that it is neither First World nor Third World. We are neither exclusively remote "old" Africa, nor are we exclusively modern African nor European. What we do have in South Africa are blends and elements of the "Africa of old", today's Africa and the New World. In parts of the country, visitors can escape to wild and remote parks and experience exceptional game viewing and true wilderness. Then, just an hour's flight away, we have modern cities and hotels that compete with the best in the world. We are culturally diverse, with eleven different official languages which enrich every traveller's experience! We have an entire and unique Floral Kingdom in and around one of the world's most beautiful cities ~ Cape Town.
Luxury in the Bush
South Africa features up-to-date accommodations from five-star luxury lodges, excellent tented camps with en-suite facilities and small intimate family-owned and operated properties. Each property that we have selected is unique and offers a sampling of South African hospitality, cuisine and stylish accommodations. Many of the popular safari lodges are on private game reserves surrounding Kruger national park, as well as many other wildlife areas scattered around the country. Not to be missed is the spectacular Garden Route, stunning Cape Town, and the beautiful Winelands.
South Africa is an enigma in that it is neither First World nor Third World. We are neither exclusively remote "old" Africa, nor are we exclusively modern African nor European. What we do have in South Africa are blends and elements of the "Africa of old", today's Africa and the New World. In parts of the country, visitors can escape to wild and remote parks and experience exceptional game viewing and true wilderness. Then, just an hour's flight away, we have modern cities and hotels that compete with the best in the world. We are culturally diverse, with eleven different official languages which enrich every traveller's experience! We have an entire and unique Floral Kingdom in and around one of the world's most beautiful cities ~ Cape Town.
Luxury in the Bush
South Africa features up-to-date accommodations from five-star luxury lodges, excellent tented camps with en-suite facilities and small intimate family-owned and operated properties. Each property that we have selected is unique and offers a sampling of South African hospitality, cuisine and stylish accommodations. Many of the popular safari lodges are on private game reserves surrounding Kruger national park, as well as many other wildlife areas scattered around the country. Not to be missed is the spectacular Garden Route, stunning Cape Town, and the beautiful Winelands.
COUNTRY AT GALANCE
- Area
- 476,217 sq miles
- Population
- 43,800,000
- Currency
- Rand
- Language
- English, Afrikaans
- Time Zone
- GMT/UTC +2
- Capital
- Pretoria (official)
