Independent information, facts and advice about South Africa for British tourists planning a holiday in the "Rainbow Nation". Everyone who visits South Africa is captivated by this beautiful country.<br><br>You have not lived until you have experienced a South African thunderstorm, smelt the wet earth in your nostrils, felt the warm drops of rain pelting your skin, and then watched the rainbow from across the plains.<br><br>Sipping a new world wine, watching the sun set as you've never seen it before, staying to see the moon rise, for the first time realising just how many stars there are in the endless sky.<br>A harsh land, an unforgiving land, yes, but most of all, a land that will reward your senses and your soul to an unimaginable degree.<br><br>Let South Africa show you life as it began and how it is meant to be…
South Africa is a big country. It is the size of France and Spain combined. It is also twice the size of Texas. South Africa is divided into nine provinces. The Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and the North West. Pretoria is the administrative capital, Cape Town the […]
South Africa is a beautiful country with so much to offer its visitors. From its stunning landscapes and wildlife to its friendly people, there is something for everyone in South Africa. However, like any country, South Africa has its problems. One of the biggest problems facing the country is crime, and specifically murder. According to […]
The United Kingdom provides development assistance to South Africa through the Department for International Development (DFID). DFID’s programme in South Africa is focused on reducing poverty and inequality, with a particular emphasis on supporting the most vulnerable people. In 2018/19, the UK’s development assistance to South Africa was £316 million. This made the UK the […]
Learning Afrikaans can be a fun and rewarding experience for anyone interested in South Africa and its culture. There are a number of ways to go about learning the language, ranging from online courses to immersion in a local community. One of the best ways to learn Afrikaans is to take an online course. There […]
The flight from England to South Africa is a long one, but it’s definitely worth it when you finally arrive in this beautiful country. The flight time is usually around 11 hours, but it can vary depending on which airport you’re flying from and to. If you’re flying from London, you’ll probably have a stopover […]