{"id":25106,"date":"2024-07-25T16:22:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T06:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=25106"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:59:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T02:59:39","slug":"reasons-to-visit-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/reasons-to-visit-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Reasons Why South Africa Should Be Your Next Destination"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>The Rainbow Nation is as vibrant as it is diverse. From its world-class wines and sweeping plains, to its excellent local cuisine and iconic experiences, this is why a trip to South Africa should be on your radar.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many destinations lay claim to offering something for every kind of traveller, but <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/hotels\/country\/south-africa\">South Africa<\/a> is a country that walks the walk: for the foodies, it is the winelands of the Western Cape and the punchy flavours of Cape Malay cuisine; for the thrill-seekers, it is up-close encounters with the Big Five on safari; and for the history-buffs, it is compelling stories in every corner of the country. Find out why South Africa needs to be on your holiday wishlist (if it&#8217;s not already). \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_f564d731f635cf024c39e36c58e18e24\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Limited Time Offer: Ultra-Lux 12-Day Private South Africa Safari with Rovos Rail &#038; All-Inclusive Sabi Sands Lodge + BONUS A$1,000 Flight Credit by \"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/tour\/tour-7b6b900a-484d-4931-9474-02adb1f90e82\/12d-southern-africa-with-rovos-rail-dulini-and-vic-falls-ltle-flight-credit-extended\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"tour  LuxPlus \" data-name=\"Limited Time Offer: Ultra-Lux 12-Day Private South Africa Safari with Rovos Rail &#038; All-Inclusive Sabi Sands Lodge + BONUS A$1,000 Flight Credit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/yscnzipuxrmlvsdq20c\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/yscnzipuxrmlvsdq20c 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/yscnzipuxrmlvsdq20c 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/yscnzipuxrmlvsdq20c 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/yscnzipuxrmlvsdq20c 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Limited Time Offer: Ultra-Lux 12-Day Private South Africa Safari with Rovos Rail &amp; 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All-Inclusive Sabi Sands Lodge + BONUS A$1,000 Flight Credit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><span>Starts in <strong>Cape Town<\/strong>, Ends in <strong>Victoria Falls<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Limited Time Offer: Ultra-Lux 12-Day Private South Africa Safari with Rovos Rail &#038; All-Inclusive Sabi Sands Lodge + BONUS A$1,000 Flight Credit<\/div><div class=\"meta\">12 days \u00b7 7 places \u00b7 2 countries<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">12 days from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$12,239<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\">\/person with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$12,363<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$14,409<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-14%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &#038; fees apply<br>Twin regular room<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. The exchange rate can mean experiencing more for less&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of travelling through South Africa is easy to tailor to your budget, and the price of many everyday items is about one third of that in Australia (A$1 is the equivalent of about R12). Eating local is a great way to help make your budget go further, however visitors also have an abundance of fine-dining and high-end options \u2013 including incredible steakhouses and Michelin-starred restaurants&nbsp;\u2013 should you look to splash out. A beer costs about $5 and cocktails are similarly priced, although it varies based on spirit used. Another tip for making your budget work harder is to visit Cape Town during the winter, as hotel rates tend to be lower \u2013 and have more availability! \u2013 and top sights can be quieter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Cape Town makes a super scenic launchpad<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/south-africa.p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"793\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Table-Mountain.png\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-25114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Table-Mountain.png 793w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Table-Mountain-350x230.png 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Table-Mountain-768x504.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandwiched between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town is South Africa\u2019s oldest city and your gateway to exploring the grape-strewn winelands, the wilds of Cape Point and the beginning of the Garden Route. In the city itself, the well-heeled V&amp;A Waterfront houses hotels, restaurants, bars and boutiques; it is also where the ferry to Robben Island departs. Bo-Kaap is the former Cape Malay Quarter of the city, known for its candy-coloured houses that represent its residents\u2019 opposition to former government rule. Swap city for the coast with trips to Camps Bay, Simon\u2019s Town, and Hout Bay, not forgetting to visit the African penguin colony that call the sands near Boulders Beach home. Push deeper into Table Mountain National Park to tick off the Cape of Good Hope and feed your appetite for adventure back at some of Cape Town\u2019s most acclaimed diners \u2013 FYN for South African-Japanese fusion, French-Asian tasting menus at La Colombe, or The Test Kitchen for an experience dubbed one of the country\u2019s best.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"videowrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IIquzI63vkA?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-AU&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. The wine is incredible<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>South African\u2019s first vines were planted in the 17<sup>th<\/sup> century and today span more than six main wine-producing regions. The most famous is the Coastal Region, a subregion within the Western Cape. Here, townships such as Stellenbosch and Franschhoek have become synonymous with South African wine, particularly for cabernet sauvignon and merlot. The former town is also the birthplace of pinotage, a wonderful varietal only grown in South Africa. The Cape Winelands are easily visited on a day trip from Cape Town, however there is more than enough in the area to warrant spending a night or two at local accommodation. Other regions to explore during your time in South Africa include Klein Karoo, Cape South Coast, Olifants River and Breede River Valley.&nbsp;No matter where you choose to sip and savour some of South Africa&#8217;s best drops though, expect to pay between $8 &#8211; $12 for a glass of wine (depending on the restaurant).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/south-africa.p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Winelands-South-Africa.png\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-25115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Winelands-South-Africa.png 955w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Winelands-South-Africa-350x231.png 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Winelands-South-Africa-768x507.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. There is more to South African cuisine than biltong<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you should definitely have plenty of biltong when you visit South Africa but there is more to this country\u2019s cuisine than the famed cured meat. <em>Braai <\/em>is a traditional South African method of cooking or grilling meat over an open flame outside \u2013 but it\u2019s much more than barbecue. <em>Braai<\/em> is integral to South African culture, often used as the centrepiece of celebratory feasts. Be sure to try <em>braaibroodjie, <\/em>a take on a toasted cheese sandwich, too. Cape Malay cuisine is another of South Africa\u2019s culinary calling cards. It is unique to the Western Cape, influenced by flavours and traditions of Malaysia, Indonesia, and other East African nations. Cape Malay dishes are known for full, punchy flavours and use of mild spice. Hungry for more? Snack on <em>vetkoek<\/em> (filled yeast buns usually deep fried), dig into <em>bobotjie<\/em> (a deep-dish casserole), munch on <em>sosatie <\/em>(grilled skewers), and give your sweet tooth its fix with malva pudding, a baked sponge with apricot jam and topped with a warm cream sauce. South Africa&#8217;s modern culinary scene is also making a splash: Johannesburg was announced as #2 on <em>Time Out<\/em>&#8216;s &#8216;The World&#8217;s Best Cities for Food&#8217; in 2024, with particular attention given to local eats including Sowetan kota sandwich, bunny chow and mala mogodu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. The diverse landscapes make for incredible drives<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Buckle up, South Africa is a great destination for a drive. One of the most famous trips is the legendary Garden Route, which passes through towns including Mossel Bay, George and Knysna. There are paths to follow the Garden Route along the coast or inland, both as rewarding with gorgeous landscapes, winding roads, scenic mountain passes and plenty of opportunity to make photo stops (or stretch your legs). The Cape Loop takes visitors from False Bay to the Cape of Good Hope and then back northward along the Atlantic Seaboard. Alternatively, follow the Panorama Route to marvel at the majesty of Blyde River Canyon, God\u2019s Window and Bourke\u2019s Luck Potholes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Blyde-River-Canyon.png\" alt=\"Blyde River Canyon is one of the great driving destinations to see in South Africa - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-25429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Blyde-River-Canyon.png 800w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Blyde-River-Canyon-350x179.png 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Blyde-River-Canyon-768x393.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Its history is complex and compelling<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are centuries of history to unpack during your time in South Africa. Visit the \u2018Cradle of Humankind\u2019, one of eight UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites in South Africa, located outside of Johannesburg. It compromises underground limestone cave networks and numerous fossil excavations, and the findings yielded here contributed to proving the \u2018Out of Africa\u2019 theory \u2013 that humankind originated in Africa. Still in Johannesburg, the Apartheid Museum is a window into the world of 20<sup>th<\/sup>-century South Africa and how the leaps the country has made since. Other sites around the city for modern history learning include the former prison complex at Constitution Hill and Mandela House in Soweto. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/south-africa.p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bo-Kaap.png\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-25116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bo-Kaap.png 792w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bo-Kaap-350x230.png 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bo-Kaap-768x504.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cape Town is home to the oldest-surviving colonial building in South Africa, the Castle of Good Hope. Inside, exhibitions and displays chronicle the arrival of Dutch and British colonists. The South African Museum has a collection of more than one million artefacts, some dating back more than 100,000 years ago, or learn more about the history of its bright houses and multicultural community at the museum of Bo-Kaap. One of the most visited, and most notorious sites in South Africa, is Robben Island. The former prison island, now a museum, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999 and is known for its incarceration of opponents to apartheid rule, most notably Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. The safari opportunities are top-class<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/south-africa.p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"795\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Safari-Kruger.png\" alt=\"Two giraffes walking in Kruger National Park in South Africa - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-25117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Safari-Kruger.png 795w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Safari-Kruger-350x230.png 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Safari-Kruger-768x504.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can certainly visit South Africa without experiencing safari, it would be an opportunity squandered to not tick off this bucket list encounter. Kruger National Park and the Greater Kruger Areas are two of South Africa\u2019s pre-eminent destinations for safari \u2013 Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kapama Private Game Reserve, Mala Mala Game Reserve \u2013 although other areas such as Pilanesberg National Park, Madikwe Game Reserve and the Eastern Cape should not be overlooked. The latter destinations are also in malaria-free areas, making great options for travelling families and those with younger children. Some lodges and reserves offer immersive conservation activities too, allowing you to go behind the scenes and see how wildlife protection works and how local communities are engaged &#8211; think meeting anti-poaching units, partaking in elephant collaring conservation work, and learning more from guides and ranges passionate about protecting the natural landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-drive safaris through national parks are rewarding, however those looking to get the most out of their wildlife encounters can look to game drives and trips led by experienced guides and rangers. Game drives typically occur twice daily (one at dawn, the other at dusk) if you are staying at a lodge, increasing your chance of seeing the Big Five \u2013 African elephant, lion, leopard, water buffalo and rhino \u2013 and other wildlife, such as giraffe, zebra, antelope and more. No two game reserves or lodges offer the same experience; so, visiting more than one is a popular option. 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