South Africa’s forests are famous for their great beauty and natural value. Many plants and birds can only be found in these woodlands and hiking and bird watching of excellent quality make them well worth visiting. From Modjadji’s mysterious Cycad Forest to the stately Grootvadersbosch in the Western Cape, these forests enchant with their spectacular biodiversity.

Many forests of South Africa are confined to the coastal provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape and Eastern Cape, although hundreds of smaller forests are tucked into the many valleys and gorges of its mighty mountain ranges.

A large proportion of South Africa's forests are renowned for their incredible biodiversity and beauty, with special emphasis on unique flora and abundant birdlife.

The Garden Route is one of the most scenic stretches of coast in South Africa. A paradise located between the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains, and the Indian Ocean, it is an area of outstanding natural beauty. With lush green forests and sandy beaches it?s not hard to see why some call it the ?Garden of Eden?. The Garden Route is a very safe self-drive destination which starts from the Mossel Bay area and finishes at Storms River in the Tsitsikamma National Park. For t...

When it comes to travel in South Africa, there are many things for you to see and do. The first thing however that you should keep in mind is that South Africa is a nation in which you might run into a lot of problems. Like any African country, you should check with your own home country to make sure that there aren?t any tourist restrictions on South Africa or on you from South Africa. Once you have checked with your home country, and everything is set to go, there are sever...

I don?t know whether or not you have considered not only a vacation in South Africa, or even got as far as the planning stage. For most people a visit to South Africa tends to be in the middle of the European Winter, because of the attractions of blue sky and a much better temperature. Naturally enough this is high season time in South Africa, and we should all know exactly what that means. It of course means high prices, and crowds, two things that would put me right off...

South Africa has been billed as 'a world in one country', and any visitor who has experienced its delights, from the jumble of Johannesburg, the northern city built on gold mines, to the sophistication of Cape Town in the south, to the sunny laid back beaches of Durban in the east, is bound to agree.

You have always loved the idea of visiting a faraway place and seeing exotic sights. You also have an interest in photography, so you think that your next vacation should be a South African safari tour. However, there are several things that you will need to plan first before you embark on your South African safari tour. About South African Safari Tours The first thing that you should consider is what South African safari tour you should go on. There are a variety of So...

The Drakensberg Boys? Choir School was founded in 1965, with 20 students. The dream? To build something that would rival the Vienna Boys? Choir. But not in a European city steeped in history and tradition. In the boondocks. In the middle of the magnificently scenic Champagne Valley in the Central Drakensberg. They call them South Africa?s singing ambassadors. And if you?re planning a trip to South Africa this is something you just have to put on your itinerary. Yes, yes I ...

The Cape Winelands is a beautiful region of picturesque mountains and fertile valleys - ideal for producing wine. Home to many world renowned South Africa wine estates, The Cape Winelands are located in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, under and hours drive away from Cape Town. There are said to be over 200 wine cellars in the region, giving plenty of choice when it comes to sampling! Stellenbosch Wine Region The Stellenbosch Wine Region is probably the best k...

Making your wedding ?just perfect? entails a blend of factors, not least of which includes the dress ?to die for? and a great venue. With Cape Town, South Africa as the city of choice for your big day, you won?t have far to look. Cape Town is the city of fair skies, gorgeous beaches, magnificent gardens and an extensive list of wedding and reception venues. Outdoor locations for wedding photographs abound. Picture the oldest and largest botanical gardens in South Africa, K...

The Republic of South Africa was once the home to apartheid. A movement and a man, Nelson Mandela, changed that. Here is an overview of the country for travelers.