South Africa travel and tourist info

Africa’s most developed nation, South Africa covers an area twice the size of Texas and is home to over 44 million people. Characteristically hot in summer and mild in winter, South Africa is a year round travel and holiday destination and is beginning to embrace its growing popularity as a tourist hub.

South Africa offers so much to travellers that a trip here must be planned in fine detail before you leave to ensure you get the most out of your stay. From the delights of Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful and stunning cities to the timeless expanse of the national parks and sparse interior, South Africa is an experience that will stay with you long after you leave.

SouthAfricaDreams.com has all the information you need to plan your perfect South African holiday, helping you choose where to go and how to get there. With infinite holiday options catering for every taste and budget South Africa is waiting to make your dreams come true.

Focus on Cape Town

Cape Town is South Africa’s most visited and most beautiful city. Set on the Cape Peninsula, the surrounding scenery is a contrast of lush valleys and soaring rocky heights...more

Cape Town whale watching

Cape Town and the Western Cape offer excellent opportunities for whale watching and several different types of whale can be viewed. False Bay and Walker Bay to the east of the Cape Peninsula offer some of  the best whale watching tours and views...more

Cape Town winelands

A trip to Cape Town and the Western Cape would not be complete without a visit to the famous Winelands in the region...more

Robben Island

Just a 30 minute boat ride from the coast of Cape Town is Robben Island - The island prison where Nelson Mandela was held captive. Tours of the prison facility and the island are possible...more