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Situated at the southernmost tip of the African continent, the Republic of South Africa covers an area of 1, 219,090 km², nearly five times the size of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland, and contains the landlocked country of Lesotho within its borders. It stretches almost 2 000 km from the Limpopo River in the north to Cape Agulhas, the most southerly tip of Africa, and approximately 1 500 km from Port Nolloth in the west to Durban in the east. Place of interest are Kruger National Park, Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula, St Lucia Wetlands, Drakensberg and Garden Route.

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The Western Cape forms the most southerly portion of South Africa and has an extensive coastline bordered by both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.  The terrain is varied, from spectacular mountain ranges in the Southern Cape to the semi-desert plains of the Karoo.  It is an extraordinarily diverse province with a well-laid-out network of roads.  Clothing and textiles, printing and publishing, viticulture, sheep and wheat farming and fishing underpin the economy, which has experienced good growth since 1994.  The area is a major attraction for tourists; more than 60% of the overseas visitors to South Africa include the Western Cape in their itinerary.  The region has a Mediterranean climate with dry summers and cool winters.  The summer months from November to April are considered the best time to visit the area, when the days are pleasantly warm and rain is infrequent.  The Dutch settlement of Kaapstad (Cape Town) was established under the leadership of Jan van Riebeeck in 1652.  Its purpose was to supply fresh produce and meat to the fleets passing by, and it became known as the Tavern of the Seas. More info on the Western Cape...

In a long history stretching back thousands of years, a variety of peoples have interacted in the Northern Cape. In remote northern and western parts of the province, a few old people still speak nearly extinct San and Khoekoen languages such as N/u and Nama, while in the north-eastern areas, Setswana cultural influences have predominated for nearly a millennium. Xhosa groups have lived and traded along the Orange River from the late eighteenth century, and missionaries and traders moved through the area during this time. The discovery of copper and then diamonds attracted huge influxes of fortune seekers and migrant workers. the province's archaeological heritage includes a wide variety of ancient rock art engravings. More info on the Northern Cape...

From the Tsitsikamma National Park in the south to Port Edward in the north, the Eastern Cape has a 800km coastline, a combination of pristine beach and indigenous forest known as the “Sunshine Coast”.  This is the home of the Xhosa nation, of whose royal family former president Nelson Mandela is the most famous descendant.  The Eastern Cape's two major cities are Port Elizabeth and East London, both commercial centres with excellent tourism facilities and warm-water beaches.  Smaller towns include Port Alfred with its 30km of navigable river, the university town of Grahamstown where the country's premier cultural event, the Grahamstown Festival, takes place every July, and Bathurst with its English country ambience.  The province has nearly a million hectares of malaria-free game-viewing.  The Addo Elephant National Park is home to elephant, black rhino, buffalo and numerous antelope.  Mountain Zebra National Park is well know for Cape mountain zebra. The proclamation of the park in 1937 saved these animals from extinction, and currently their population stands at 300. Jeffrey's Bay is one of the world's best surfing sites.  The Transkei region has the Wild Coast, a beautiful, untouched coastline whose often stormy seas have caused many shipwrecks. More info on the Easter Cape...

Predominately a mining and agricultural region, where the most common crops are maize and sunflowers, the North West province has some of the finest wildlife reserves, cultural sites, archaeological treasures and entertainment resorts in South Africa.  The scenic Magaliesberg mountain range is the home of a variety of flora and fauna.  The surrounding area is home to potters, sculptors and artists, many of whom welcome visitors.  The village of Magaliesburg, known for its upmarket country hotels and retreats, is sited in a valley through which the Magalies River flows. More info on the North West...

The Limpopo Province is a land of myths and legends - dramatic contrasts characterised by hot savannah plains, age-old indigenous forests and cycads, vast mountains and modern-day infrastructure.  The area has a rich cultural history and there are many archaeological sites.  The sites of Mapungubwe, recently declared a World Heritage Site but not yet open to tourists, and Thulamela are well preserved.  Vast expanses of Limpopo, particularly in the world-renowned Kruger National Park and other wilderness areas, are virtually untouched by the passage of time.  These areas provide sanctuary to the Big Five and many other species of fauna and flora, and offer wildlife experiences that rank with the best in the world.  Combined with the Waterberg Savannah Biosphere and the Nylsvley wetlands, these areas are conserved and managed to promote sustainable development and benefits to host communities in line with eco-tourism principles. More info on the Limpopo Region...

Sub-tropical Mpumalanga, meaning “the place where the sun rises”, covers 79 490 square km and is bounded by the Kruger National Park, Swaziland and Mozambique to the east and the spectacular Drakensberg mountains to the west.  Mpumalanga is a region of contrasts.  Highveld grasslands dominate the western border with Gauteng, moving eastwards through bushveld to the Greater Escarpment, which overlooks the lowveld and the Kruger National Park.  The wildlife, birds and plant life are all truly representative of Africa, and the scenery is majestic and endless.  The region's attractions include game-viewing, scenic drives, and historical sites and monuments. More info on the Mpumalanga Region...

Situated at the heart of South Africa, the Free State has a pristine, mystical quality evident in the many different landscapes and environments encountered.  The region is divided into five sub-regions, namely Motheo, Xhariep (Formerly known as the Transgariep), Lejweleputswa (Free State Goldfields), Northern Free State and Thabo Mafutsanyane (Eastern Free State).  Each of the regions has its own individual flavour with regard to geographical terrain, mood and experiences for the tourist. More info on the Free State...

The name Gauteng is derived from the Sotho word meaning “Place of Gold”, an apt title as much of the wealth of the province has arisen from this precious metal.  The discovery of gold in 1886 on the Witwatersrand led to the  development of one of the largest mining and industrial centres in the world.  The principal cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria make Gauteng the commercial and industrial heart of South Africa.  Satellite towns and cities surrounding Johannesburg have evolved in their own right, and close to Johannesburg, Soweto is home to several million people. More info on Gauteng...

The majestic Zulu Kingdom is known for its proud history, dynamic cultures, breathtaking scenic beauty, sandy beaches and warm all-year-round climate.  The Zulu Kingdom is divided into eight tourism sub-regions: the vibrant city of Durban, the seaside resorts of the North Coast, the Elephant Coast, which includes South Africa's first World Heritage Site, namely the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park and the oldest game reserve in Africa, Hluhluwe/Umfolozi, famous for saving the white rhino from extinction, the diversity of Zululand, the tranquil South Coast, the rolling hills of the Pietermaritzburg Midlands (PMB Midlands), the historic Battlefields and the Drakensberg region, incorporating the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, the second World Heritage Site in the Zulu Kingdom. More info on KwaZulu Natal...