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South Africa
General Information

South Africa  Map

 

We offer Kruger Park Tours in open safari vehicles! This is the perfect way to close up and personal with Africa's Big 5 without compromising your safety. Escorted by knowledgeable and experienced guides, you will be treated to an Out of Africa adventure with a difference!

 

Visa Info ?
Always Subject to Change . If in doubt call the nearest S. African Consulate

Please make sure that your passport has enough blank pages before you travel, not only for visas , but for entry & exit stamps at all the airports . Your passport must be valid for at least 6 month beyond the date of your travel

 

With post-apartheid optimism melding South Africa into a new society of energy and significance, travelers are returning to a place that has been off the trail for most of the century. Political violence seems to be a thing of the past and among the vast majority of people there is a desire to get on with building a new nation. It's an exciting time to visit.

For the first-time traveler to Africa,
South Africa is not a bad place to start: the infrastructure is constantly improving, the climate is kind and there are few better places to see Africa's wildlife. But if you want to understand the country, you'll have to deal with the full spectrum. Poverty still exists alongside riches. It's necessary to take some precautions: keep money and valuables out of sight; take care when using local public transport and around railway stations. But balancing the downside is the almost tangible sense of pride and hope across all communities (rich and poor, black and white), particularly at the way South Africa has emerged from the nightmare of apartheid.

 

 

OVERVIEW OF SOUTH AFRICA

Mpumalanga
The Greater Kruger National Park provides the most spectacular game viewing , and is recognized as one of the worlds most prized "Garden of Eden's" , where over 147 species of game, including the “big 5” – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo roam freely through landscapes where little has changed over the last hundred years.

Experience the thrill of close encounters with nature, & outstanding photographic opportunities! A stay in one of the luxury private game lodges is a unbeatable experience.

Steeped in the history of pioneers and fortune seekers, fascinating gold rush towns like Pilgrim's Rest abound. Attractions on the beautiful PANORAMIC ROUTE include the Bourke's Luck Potholes, 3 rondavels, Blyde River Canyon, stunning waterfalls, and God's Window.

 

 

 

The Cape

 


Explore the wonders of the Cape including :- Table Mountain, glorious beaches, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Point/ Cape of Good Hope, Seal Island, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Whale Watching Route, Robben Island, The Winelands and wine tasting tours, The Garden Route, Outeniqua Choo Choo train, Knysna, Tsitsikama forest, Cango Caves, Ostrich farms, and the Namaqualand Flower region

 

 

 

North - West Province
The Palace of the Lost City is a city reminiscent of an ancient era of grand and elaborate times. The architecture, sculptures and gardens is nothing less than incredible, and well worth a visit

The Sun City Complex provides luxurious accommodation, and endless entertainment- including water spots, cabarets, casino’s, golf, tennis, animal world , Kwena gardens ….

The Pilansberg Game Reserve adjoining the Sun City complex offers the “big 5” game viewing experience, and an abundance of game and bird species.

 

 

 

Zululand


Zululand has some of South Africa’s most important wildlife areas and fragile eco systems. Each of their reserves offer unique experiences to the traveler. No visit to Zululand is complete without experiencing the fascinating, and colourful Zulu culture. Visit Simunye, a traditional lodge, or Shakaland with its authentic re-creation of Shaka’s Great Kraal

HLUHLUWE-UMFOLOZI PARK. Established in 1895, this 96 000ha reserve is South Africa’s oldest protected wildlife area. The park is famous for its lush green vegetation and abundance of game, with outstanding game viewing and photographic opportunities. Game species include the Big 5 (lion, buffalo, elephant, rhino and leopard), hippo, giraffe and several antelope species.

 

 

Rhino is the parks main attraction, as it has one of the most important rhino populations in South Africa . The park offers an excellent range of accommodation from the most luxurious first class lodge to bush camps offering a true bush experience.
NDUMO GAME RESERVE. Woodlands and grasslands merge with pans, floodplains and fig tree forests in this 10 100 ha reserve. Over 420 different bird species occur here, offering one of the countries top birding spots. Game species include black and white rhino, giraffe, hippo, crocodile, nyala, blue wildebees, zebra, impala and the red duiker.

 

 

TEMBE ELEPHANT PARK. This 30 000 ha park has a population of over 100 elephants which occur together with both the black and white rhino, hippo, giraffe, zebra, waterbuck, blue wildebees and the rare suni

 

KOSI BAY NATURE RESERVE & COASTAL FOREST RESERVE. Kosi Bay, extends over 33 000 ha is situated along the coast, and consist of a string of pristine lakes and swamp forests. The 18km long lake system is separated from the pristine beaches by forested sand dunes. The reserve is popular for fishing , especially kingfish, barracuda and shad. . The mouth of the Kosi Bay estuary , Rocktail Bay Reef and Lala Nek offers snorkeling and scuba diving enthusiasts wonderful opportunity

 

 

MKUZI GAME RESERVE. Covering 36 000ha of savanna, thickets, sand forest, floodplains, grasslands and pans, this reserve is a favourite with many nature lovers. Offering excellent game viewing, this reserve has black and white rhino, blue wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, impala, reedbuck, kudu, common duiker and suni. Game viewing hides overlooking Nsumu Pan provide wonderful opportunities to watch hippos and crocodiles and prolific bird life. A highlight of a visit to Mkuze is the Fig Forest Walk where impressive sycamore fig trees hundreds of years old surround you.

Swaziland


The roads wind through eucalyptus and pine plantations, hills and lush valleys to small villages where you can browse through handicraft markets. Crafts include colourful fabrics with batik like patterns, grass mats and baskets, cowhide shields, bead necklaces and woodcarvings.

Down in the awe- inspiring Ezulwini Valley (Place of Heaven), the road descends to the Royal Village of Lobamba. A visit to the Swaziland National Museum is not to be missed, as its has fascinating displays depicting the culture and history of the Swazi people.

The Malalotje Nature reserve has lovely mountain scenery, with wildebeest, red hartebeest, impala, blesbok and the rare oribi. The Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary covering 45 000 ha is renowned for its white rhino, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, giraffe and antelope species.

Swaziland

has some fascinating mines including Ngwenya Mine (where iron ore was mined 43 000 years ago, making it the oldest mine in the world), and Havelock Asbestos Mine (the largest of its kind in the world).

Full country name: The Republic of South Africa
Area: 1,221,037 sq km
Population: 43.1 million
Capitals: Pretoria (administrative); Bloemfontein (judicial) and Cape Town (legislative).
People: 77% black, 10% white (60% of whites are of Afrikaner descent, most of the rest are of British descent), 8% mixed race, 2.5% of Indian or Asian descent.
Languages: Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Pedi, English, Tswana, Sotho, Tsonga, Swati,
Venda

, Ndebele.
Religion: Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Jewish and traditional religions.
Government: Republic and independent member of the British Commonwealth

 

 

No visa requirements for up to 90 days ( USA Citizens)
Holders of passports of the following countries may visit South Africa for holiday or business trips of up to 90 days - or for transits - without a visa (unless specifically advised that their visa exemptions have been withdrawn):

Andorra
Argentina
Austria
Belgium
Botswana
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Iceland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Liechtenstein
Luxemburg
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Paraguay
Portugal
Romania (Only diplomatic & official passport holders for holiday visits)
San Marino
Singapore
Spain
St Vincent & the Grenadines
St Helena
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan (Republic of China)


United States of America


Uruguay

Venezuela

 


No visa requirements for up to 30 days
Holders of passports of the following countries may visit South Africa for holiday or business trips of up to 30 days - or for transits - without a visa (unless specifically advised that their visa exemptions have been withdrawn):
Antigua and Barbuda
Barbados
Belize
Benin
Bolivia
Botswana
Cape Verde
Costa Rica
Cyprus (Diplomatic & official passport holders for holiday visits: 90 days)
Egypt (Only diplomatic & official passport holders for holiday visits)
Gabon
Guyana
Hong Kong (Only holders of Hong Kong British National Overseas passports, or Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passports)
Hungary (Diplomatic & official passport holders for holiday visits: 120 days)
Jordan
Lesotho
Macau (Only holders of Macau Special Administrative Region passports)
Malaysia
Maldives
Mauritius
Morocco (Only diplomatic & official passport holders for holiday visits)
Namibia
Peru
Poland (Diplomatic & official passport holders for holiday visits: 90 days)
Seychelles
Slovak Republic
South Korea
Swaziland
Thailand
Tunisia (Only diplomatic & official passport holders for holiday visits)
Turkey
Zambia
Zimbabwe (Only government officials, including police on cross-border investigations)


 

 

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