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South Africa's Flora and Fauna
South Africa's unique flora and fauna attract visitors from all over the world. Find out what to see and where to see it. Whether you plan a safari to see the "big five" in Kruger National Park, or a trip to the St Lucia wetlands to enjoy hundreds of species of birds, there are few places on earth that rival South Africa's rich bio-diversity. You can swim with sharks, watch whales from the shore and play with penguins off the Western Cape coast, the variety is endless.
Kruger National Park
Guide to Kruger National Park. How to get to Kruger, where to stay in Kruger National Park. Tips on self-catering in Kruger, private camps, basic camps, and family-friendly lodges with pools. What to do in Kruger, recommended game drives and much more.
Kirstenbosch - Cape Town's World-Class Botanic Gardens
The world-class Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens at the foot of Cape Town's Table Mountain are the only botanic gardens in the world to be contained within a UNESCO World Heritage site.
South Africa's Cape of Flowers – The Flowers of South Africa’s Western Cape
The Western Cape is the smallest of the world's six floral kingdoms, but contains an astonishing 8,500 species of plants, from giant hardwood trees such as coastal yellowwoods to proteas, mountain fynbos and desert-dwelling Namaqualand daisies
Cape Flower Route – A Guide to South Africa's Magnificent Cape Flower Route
South Africa's Cape Flower Route. Every June to October, the arid semi-desert areas of the Karoo and Kalahari in South Africa's Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces, along the west coast to the north of Cape Town, burst into bloom, carpeting the landscape with flowers for hundreds of miles. The Cape Flower Route has become one of the...
Cape Point – Have a Whale of a Time at the Southern Tip of Africa
South Africa's Cape Point isn't the southernmost tip of Africa or even the actual point at which the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet, but it is the point that most people associate with the end of the African continent – and it is a stunningly beautiful natural reserve rich in plants, birds and animals, all within easy daytrip distance of Cape...
South Africa’s Sardine Run – the annual Sardine Migration
The Sardine Run is one of the world's great migrations - billions of fish cluster together for safety as they migrate along the South African coast chased by a feeding frenzy of predators from sharks to gannets.
The Last Dodo Egg - East London Museum's 400-Year-Old Treasure
East London Museum in South Africa's Eastern Cape is home to a 400-year-old egg, said to be the only surviving egg of the long extinct dodo. But is it genuine. The curator wants to test the DNA.
The Lion Park, Johannesburg – The Lion Park In Pictures
Johannesburg's famous Lion Park is not only one of South Africa's most famous tourist attractions but a popular film location used by everyone from National Geographic to the BBC.
Waterberg: A Different Sort of Safari
A round-up of the safari options available in the UNESCO biosphere area of the Waterberg in South Africa's Limpopo Province.
The Baobab – Africa's Giant Upsidedown Tree
The giant baobab may not be as tall as the redwood or sequoia but its vast bulk makes it a strong contender for the world's largest tree. Surrounded by legend, it was traditionally a source of food, clothes and shelter for the people of the bush and it now being hailed as a superfood.
Proteas – South Africa's shape-shifting national flower
The King Protea, South Africa's national flower, reigns over a family of nearly 2,000 species of extraordinarily diverse proteas from ground-hugging shrubs to trees.
Diving With Great White Sharks
Cage diving with the Great White Shark in South Africa is one of the best adventure travel options Africa has to offer. It's a bit like experiencing a shark attack without the scars. Certainly a once in a lifteime opportunity to see the Great White Shark since there isn't a single one in captivity. This guide to Great White Shark diving in South...
Safaris Close to Cape Town - Wildlife Reserves Near Cape Town
Want to go on safari while visiting Cape Town? There are several excellent "Big Five" safari parks within a few hours of Cape Town. Private game reserves in the Eastern Cape also offer easy access for Cape Town visitors. Find out which safari parks offer one day safari itineraries or overnights for travelers based in and around Cape Town.
Swimming with Penguins at Boulders Beach near Cape Town
Information about swimming with penguins at Boulders Beach just outside Cape Town in South Africa. Find out how to get to the private beach where you can swim with African Penguins darting around your legs; or view the 3000 string colony nesting, breeding and waddling at close proximity.
Grootbos Private Reserve and Eco Lodges review, Overberg, Western Cape
Grootbos Eco-Lodge, voted best eco-lodge and family hotel in South Africa, is a wonderful place to stay. Find out more about Grootbos Private Nature reserve in South Africa's Western Cape region.
The Cederbergs – The Cape's Magical Mountain Wilderness
About three hours' drive north of Cape Town, the Cederbergs are a magical world of twisted rock formations, San rock paintings, wild flowers and birds, perfect for hiking and adventure sports, or for a massage under the stars.
Things To Do - Diving with Tiger Sharks, Aliwal Shoal
Diving with Tiger Sharks, in the Aliwal Shoal off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal Natal, is certainly one of the more adventurous things to do in South Africa. Find out what, when, where and how you can swim alongside a tiger shark.
Swimming With Sharks
Swimming with Mako and Blue Sharks in South Africa. Find out how you can free dive with sharks in the waters off Cape Point in South Africa.
The Coelacanth - A Fish Out of Time
Thought to have been extinct for 300 million years, there was global excitement when a coelacanth was hauled up by an East London trawler on South Africa's coast in 1938. Since then sightings have been rare but researchers are gradually piecing together the life story of one of the world's oldest living species.