Cultural Holiday

Cultural Holidays

Cultural Holiday

South Africa is like a big puzzle with all the different sites and things to do and witness . However without it’s people, the tradition, the cultures, the sites and the history, the puzzle is not complete.
South Africa has been famously referred to as the rainbow nation, because it is made out of so many diverse cultures and religions. All the different people are united by calling South Africa home, and therefore their lives all contribute to forming a part of the country’s heritage, identity and culture.

While traveling this vast land and touring the vibrant cities one can dive into the rich history and retrace the footsteps of the people who helped build the country to the beautiful nation it is today.

Every town , culture and or destination has its own story to tell you from the first European settlers who arrived in 1652 to Soweto, the birthplace of Nelson Mandela who helped with the birth democracy here.

We include different cultural sites from different parts of South Africa although your itinerary might include only some of these cultural sites, depending on which area in South Africa you will be visiting. But if you want to see more cultural sites on your tour we are always happy to accommodate you as far as possible.

South Africa’s got a total of 9 provinces – each one having its own story to tell you.

Tours

Discover cape town

Capital of gold

Kwazulu-Natal

things to do

DISCOVER CAPE TOWN

Located on the most southern tip of South Africa there’s no place like Cape Town for the sheer number of varied experiences and adventures to be had. Cape Town is appreciated and admired not only for its natural beauty, but also for its rich heritage and cultural gravitas. And the fact that it’s considered one of the top culinary destinations in the world only enhances its appeal.

Set seductively between mountains and the sea, Cape Town flaunts its natural beauty with pride. Rising above the city, iconic Table Mountain provides the perfect plateau for panoramic views that stretch to the glittering Atlantic, botanical gardens beckon from its slopes, and the city’s long blonde beaches, backed by towering peaks, are some of South Africa’s best.

From the heights of Table Mountain to the dramatic stretches of coastline, Cape Town’s wonderful weather year-round makes it a popular destination for beach lovers and wine aficionados alike.

As the oldest European settlement in Africa, Cape Town has a rich and, at times, turbulent past. At Robben Island, history buffs can see where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 18 years. In the hinterland, elegant Stellenbosch is a Nirvana for foodies. Along the rugged coast, scenic drives slice into mountains that plunge to the sea, penguins waddle on pristine beaches, and Cape Point is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of the richest floral kingdoms in the world.

Telling someone all the things is one thing, why don’t you just come an seek it for yourself and you’ll find out

Experience the capital of gold

The name in Sotho-Tswana means “place of gold”. It is situated on the highveld the north eastern part of South Africa. Gauteng is the smallest city out of al nine provinces in South Africa , but Gauteng is the most populous province in South Africa with a population of approximately 15 million people according to the estimates.

Highly urbanised the province contains the countries largest city , Johannesburg , it’s administrative capital , Pretoria and Gauteng is home to the Cradle of Humankind UNESCO World Heritage Site which includes the Sterkfontein caves and the Wonder Cave Kromdraai. Johannesburg is home to the largest man-made urban forest in the world. Gauteng is also an entertainment playground offering world-class restaurants, shopping malls and music venues.

The Cradle Of Humankind is renowned as the place where humankind originated and is the world’s richest hominin. It is here where the first Australopithecus was found in 1924 by Professor Raymond Dart. For those wanting to experience the birthplace of humankind first-hand, the official visitor centres for the Cradle of Humankind. Maropeng is a world-class exhibition centre that focuses on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years. Other caves that are located near the World Heritage site that’s full of fossils as well are Swartkrans , Sterkfontein and The Wonder Cave. Did I also forget to mention that around 40% of the world’s human ancestor fossils are located here

The Soweto Township is considered to be a vibrant and energetic hub , which will ignite your senses . Soweto will help you to experience the vibrant street life and to witness some historical sites from wear the great Nelson Mandela once stepped foot to were Hector Pietersen a young boy was shot.

The province lures travellers primarily with its urban attractions, including poignant historical monuments and impressive museums and botanical gardens.

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kwazulu-natal

Located in the southeast of the country, enjoying a long shoreline beside the Indian Ocean and sharing borders with three other provinces, and the countries of Mozambique, Eswatini and Lesotho. Its capital is Pietermaritzburg, and its largest city is Durban. It is the second-most populous province in South Africa, with slightly fewer residents than Gauteng.

Two areas in KwaZulu-Natal have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park. These areas are extremely scenic as well as important to the surrounding ecosystems.

The coastal regions typically have subtropical thickets and deeper ravines; steep slopes host some Afromontane Forest. The midlands have moist grasslands and isolated pockets of Afromontane Forest. The north has a primarily moist savanna habitat, whilst the Drakensberg region hosts mostly alpine grassland.

The province contains rich areas of biodiversity of a range of flora and fauna. The iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The iSimangaliso Wetland Park, along with uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park and Ndumo, are wetlands of international importance for migratory species, and are designated as Ramsar sites.