South Africa Safaris

There’s a reason why South Africa stands firmly at the top of countless bucket lists. Nowhere else will you see a continent’s worth of diversity packed into one country. While some dream of the seductive viniculture of its gorgeous vine-clad Winelands, others long for a Big 5 safari in the Kruger’s iconic game-rich savannahs. Add on a couple of days in Cape Town, a cosmopolitan hive of buzzing artist studios and world-class restaurants, all under the staggering plateau of Table Mountain. Then there’s the hypnotising landscape where you could stand for hours stupefied by the jagged peaks of the sweeping Drakensberg Mountains and the spectacular Swartberg range, best explored on a road trip that slices through vividly coloured quartzite and steep geological formations. 

In a land of sheer variety, surprising encounters pop up around every bend as frequently as the whales in the Eastern Cape. See them on a trip around the Garden Route, South Africa’s famed stretch of irresistible coastline encompassing high-rearing mountains and forests peppered with gold-sand beaches and pretty seaside towns. Nearby lie unbelievable game reserves perfect for families who can take advantage of the malaria-free aspect. Further north, history is rife in the KwaZulu-Natal province, home to the battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift where fans of the movie Zulu can relive the heroism of those significant military events. 

In a country that’s as colourful as its national flag, planning a trip is easier than you think with the help of our destination insiders. Just ask and they will assist you with your every whim when it comes to satisfying your South African wanderlust. And the best thing? The favourable exchange rate between the pound and the rand so that you can explore the country’s sweeping diversity in surprisingly more affordable ways.