South Africa is a multi-cultured land with an extraordinary history; a land of sweeping landscapes, spectacular vistas, and an abundance of wildlife; as well as endless beaches, watersports, and 5-star accommodations.

If culture is of interest, you can travel back in time with a visit to the San paintings at Grant's Castle Reserve in the Drakensburg Mountains or meet San people in person at Kagga Kamma. An overnight in an authentic Zulu hut in scenic Zululand is available or you can learn about the Xhosa, Zulu, Pedi, or Bosotho traditions through dance and song at the Lesedi Cultural Village. The Western Cape will keep you in awe, starting in Cape Town, with its rich history and inummerable charms, the magnificent views of/from Table Mountain, and the spectacular, scenic drive to Cape Point. You can enjoy the luxury and comfort of such renowned 5-star properties as the Ellerman House and the Mount Nelson, Cape Grace, and Bay Hotels.

From Cape Town you can journey into the winelands and visit historic towns, marvel at the Cape Dutch architecture, and sample the excellent wines and superb hospitality. While in the Western Cape, you must not forget the enchanting Garden Route, with its golden beaches, rivers, lakes, indigenous forests, and rugged mountain peaks. you can stay at a Guest House in the Wine Country or a delightful Bed and Breakfast along the Garden Route and truly experience the magic of the Western Cape.

Wildlife is in abundance, and nothing is more exhilarating than waking to the sound of a lion's roar, spotting a leopard, or finding a rhino with its baby. South Africa offers a number of spectacular wildlife parks and private reserves with world-class accommodations such as Singita, Londolozi, Royal Malewane, King's Camp, and Mala Mala, all located around famed Kruger National Park.

For the birding enthusiast, you can see many migrating species along with other rare and beautiful birds in their natural habitats.

Water adventures are many: Sunbathing on white, sandy beaches; surfing the perfect waves of Jeffrey's Bay; yachting along the coast; fishing for one of the 250 species of freshwater fish or big game fishing for marlin and sailfish; diving and snorkeling in the tropical waters off KwaZulu - Natal; exploring sunken ships and remnants of historical expeditions around the Cape; or even diving with the Great White Shark -- You will find it all here.