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South Africa holidays by Cox & Kings
South Africa’s extraordinary natural beauty and cultural diversity often amazes visitors. Superb infrastructure, a great variety of accommodation and world-class service mean that South Africa has something to offer the most discerning traveller. From South Africa safaris and spotting the Big 5, to cosmopolitan cities, the Garden Route, whale watching, world-class food and wine, a fascinating mix of indigenous inhabitants and immigrants, nine provinces to explore and some superb wildlife parks – South Africa is culturally, scenically and naturally inspiring.
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Key facts
- Capital Pretoria
- Currency Rand
- Flying time from London 12 hours
- Official language(s) English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa, Southern Sotho, Tswana, Northern Sotho, Tsonga, Venda, Swati, Ndebele
- Time difference +2 GMT
- Visa requirements Not required for UK passport holders.
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Top things to do in South Africa
Take to Table Mountain
One of the best ways to reach the top of Table Mountain is by cable car. Hop on in, ride to the top and enjoy spectacular views over Cape Town.
Drive the Garden Route
This compact coastal belt known is a picturesque stretch of wide beaches, lakes and rivers, indigenous forests and impressive mountain passes, running from George to the Tsitsikamma National Park.
Taste delectable wine
Sample local wine in Franschhoek, Paarl or Stellenbosh; have lunch at a wine estate or arrange to have a picnic made to eat beside one of the areas many streams and lakes.
Explore Kruger National Park
Kruger offers some of the country's greatest wildlife viewing, and sightings of the 'Big Five' – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo – are common.
Visit the Anglo-Zulu battlefields
Explore the dramatic kingdom of Zululand where the Zulu War was fought in a six-month campaign between the British, Boer and Zulu.
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