Top Tourist Places in South Africa | World Tour Store

Posted by Vicky Mamoria on February 29th, 2020

When ‘Exploring Nature’ is the name of the game, South Africa is the ultimate paradise – think beaches, dense vegetation, beautiful wine estates, mystic mountains and of course the intriguing African wildlife.

From the pristine Garden Route to cosmopolitan Johannesburg, pick your haven and set off for a holiday worth remembering lifelong. Visit the penguin colony at a Cape Town Beach or stand awestruck by the marvelous depiction of history at Durban museums. Travel agents in lewisham offer some good and cheap holiday packages for Johannesburg. Discover a fantastic beach on the Garden Route or marvel at colonial architecture in Pretoria - few places have such a marvelous mix of nature and culture. 

But the real thrill is yet to defined. Safari tours in South Africa promise memorable encounters with Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino) and perhaps the biggest USP of the Rainbow Nation.

Exhilarating marine life in the country draws divers from far and wide.  

Cape Town: One of the most popular tourist places in South Africa, Cape Town has an aura of bliss attached to it. Captivating scenery of the Table Mountain, soft powdery beaches, exciting water sports and loads of shopping keep visitors in the Mother City engaged and enthralled.

Kruger National Park: Unless someone is living under a rock, this fascinating nature reserve is known to one and all. Thousands of nature lovers and adventures buffs flock to this park to admire exotic African wildlife in its natural habitat.

Cape of Good Hope: Home to some of the country’s most spectacular beaches and a slew of trekking trails, this area is truly a holidaymaker’s paradise.

Durban: The coastal city will becharm you with its museums, monuments and the world famous uShaka Marine World.  

Garden Route: A big hit with nature lovers, the Garden Route beckons you to explore otherworldly landscapes, beautiful coastal towns, serene beaches and exquisite wildlife.

Top Airports in South Africa

Cape Town International Airport: Serving the city of Cape Town, the airport enjoys direct connectivity with many Asian, European and African cities, including London in the UK. You can easily contact some good travel agents in east London to book your flights.

King Shaka International Airport: The airport is the primary gateway to Durban, and is served by many reputed airlines including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and British Airways (operated by Comair).

Port Elizabeth International Airport: People visiting port Elizabeth book their tickets to this swanky airport, which has good connectivity with all domestic and various international airports. 

O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, and East London Airport are other major airports in the country. Travel agents east London offer very good holiday packages for South Africa.

Visa Requirement

As a British passport holder, you don’t need a visa to visit South Africa for up to 30 days. Make sure your passport is valid for at least 30 days from the day you leave South Africa. Travelling across the country is a pleasant experience. With a temperate climate, the country has long sunny days. It has three main season: Summer from November to February, Winter (May to August), and Spring (September to October).  

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