South Africa, the ‘Rainbow Nation’, resides on the southern tip of Africa, where it has for centuries guarded the passage of ships around the Cape of Good Hope. Once colonised by the British, the country retains much of that heritage despite having reverted to the indigenous cultures that comprise its majority. One still finds plenty of expats and Western ideals in South Africa, making it a great place to holiday for travellers looking for something a little bit different.

The multiculturalism of South Africa has proven to be one its strongest drawing points. Visitors find a staggering choice in foods and cultural offerings, and a variety of venues in which to enjoy them. Johannesburg alone offers wide choice in accommodation, dining and nightlife that make it one of the most sought after destinations on the African continent. Cape Town and its Table Mountain are another fabulous draw for visitors. One can wander streets where some of the most daring adventurers visited when they plied the seas in search of quicker routes from Europe to the Far East and back. Today a modern city of great physical beauty, Cape Town is a one-of-kind tourist destination. 

South Africa also offers picturesque physical beauty as well. Its coastline offers some of the finest coastline and beaches in Africa, while awe-inspiring mountains populate its interior. Noted for is vast natural resources that make it one of the riches mining countries in the world, the country also sports deserts, savannahs filled with wildlife and thick jungles awaiting safari-lovers. So if you’re in the mood for an exotic destination that offers some of the most interesting and varied scenery, you can’t do better than pick South Africa.