Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town (Creative Commons)

There’s no doubt that South Africa is one of the world’s most spectacular countries, with it’s vast open landscapes, beautiful beaches, amazing cuisine and wonderful people. Not only does it offer a range of hotels to suit every budget, but the number of fantastic attractions in proximity to the city as well as the shoreline allows tourists to experience a vacation adventure like never before. Whether you’re travelling with your family, with friends or on your own, South Africa is certainly the place to go this year, so let’s take a look at some of the country’s top attractions!

Cape Winelands 

The spectacular valleys of Cape Winelands are one of the country’s iconic landscapes, visited my thousands of tourists every year. Home to sleepy villages, historic monuments, and most notably vineyards, there are plenty of tours available to experience some of the grapes produced here. The wine from Cape Winelands is known all over the world, and you won’t find a restaurant in South Africa that doesn’t stock a bottle or two! Although the fields are only accessible by car, you’ll have plenty to see here if you’re looking to spend the day, and many of the local villages actually make their own cheeses too – another way to keep the hunger at bay.

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

This is one of Cape Town’s most visited natural attractions, and if you’ve ever been to South Africa before, the images taken here are used in a variety of post cards sold at local markets or in shops. This harbour was once one of Africa’s main shipping points, and although it’s more a cruise ship dock nowadays, it’s the history behind the attraction which invokes tourists to flock here. With a number of maritime museums to experience, as well as restaurants offering the freshest fish, the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront is a must-visit location in South Africa this year.

Knysna 

Stretching from Mossel Bay to St Francis, The Garden Route is a beautiful stretch of shoreline visited by millions every year. As you walk further inland, your tour of South Africa just gets better and better, as you’re introduced to spectacular water falls, fresh water rivers, forests and tranquil lakes, all of which leave you feeling humbled. The beaches offer a variety of activities, and they’re also overlooked by a fabulous array of restaurants, so you’ll never have to walk far for experience iconic South African cuisine.

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Kruger National Park

If you’re looking for some exciting wildlife on your trip to South Africa this year, then the Kruger National Park is the place for you. With guided 4×4 tours, as well as animal ‘meet and greets’, this park is the largest game reserve on the continent, experiencing millions of visitors every year. From giraffes to cheetahs, rhinos to elephants, there’s so much to see here that you should ensure to charge your camera. Furthermore, it’s the perfect place to end your holiday to South Africa, especially if you’re travelling with the kids!