Blog Posts for South Africa

South Africa's Western Cape is full of well-known areas such as the Winelands and the Garden Route but the West Coast still remains a local secret. This stunning coastline consists of long, empty beaches and sleepy fishing villages - it's where locals go on holiday!

South Africa's mother city sits in one of the world's most stunning locations, with the massive Table Mountain within easy reach and beautiful beaches on the doorstep. One day isn't nearly enough time to take in all the sites of this cosmopolitan and historic city but the following itinerary will help you get the most out of your time if you only have one day in Cape Town.

South Africa's diversity is difficult for most countries to match, from the scenic vistas of the Drakensberg Mountains to witnessing waddling penguins on the Cape... it's a tough destination to beat.

With so many great reasons to visit South Africa here are our top 5 reasons to make sure this enticing country is right up there on your must-see travel list!

Stunning scenery

We're all familiar with Africa's Big 5 - elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and rhino - here in the office we've come up with our alternative top 5 animals to see on safari in South Africa. Some of these animals can be a little more difficult to spot but they'll be worth the extra effort, while others are found only in South Africa so seeing them up close will be something you can only experience here.

Diana from Just Wanderlust went on an overland trip through Southern Africa. She wrote us this fantastic blog:

The concept of overlanding was new to me when I started planning my Africa trip. For those who are unfamiliar, an overland trip is exactly what it sounds like – travelling over land.

It's been a while, so we thought we'd end the week with a bit of a wrap-up. Take a look at what's been going on around the traps, and see if you get a mention!

Don't forget to keep submitting your fave photos to Facebook, we love hearing all about your adventures. Facebook is also a great place to ask questions and see who else will be going on your trip, especially with our new Meet Others app.