SOUTH AFRICA

A World in One Country Where Wildlife, Culture, and Coastlines Converge

South Africa is one of the world’s most biologically diverse nations, home to three of the world’s thirty-five
biodiversity hotspots and nearly 10% of all known plant species. Its landscapes vary from the dramatic
peaks of the Drakensberg to the unique fynbos of the Cape and the massive savannahs of the northeast.

Iconic Landscapes

Kruger National Park

Known as a top-tier wildlife destination featuring incredible wildlife diversity, The Big Five and world class birding.

Cape Town

A breathtaking coastal gem where dramatic, iconic mountains meet the sea.

Wine Region

From the Cape of Good Wines to the Valley of Dreams, South Africa’s wine region is world renowned.

Namaqualand flowers

Where a winter desert wakes to a world-famous carpet of wildflowers.

The Garden Route

A scenic stretch of the southern coast characterized by ancient indigenous forests, pristine beaches, and rocky shorelines.

Wildlife Highlights

South Africa is a premier wildlife destination, boasting over 300 mammal and 850 bird species.

The Big Five

Kruger National Park and its surrounding private reserves are among the best places in the world to see lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino in a single day.

Rhino Stronghold

South Africa is home to the world’s largest population of both black and white rhinos. Recent 2025 reports indicate a 16% decline in rhino poaching nationwide, despite continued pressure in Kruger.

Marine Giants

The coastline is famous for the “Marine Big Five”—whales (southern right and humpback), great white sharks, dolphins, seals, and the African Penguin.

Kalahari Specialists

In the arid north, look for black-maned lions, meerkats, and desert-adapted antelopes like the gemsbok.