Explore South Africa

Mountains, vineyards, ocean and so much in between.

From the vibrant city of Cape Town, to the vineyards of Franschhoek and the wild beauty of the Garden Route — here are some of our favourite places to stay, eat, explore and experience while you're in South Africa.

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Cape Town

Ocean, mountains and incredible food

Clifton's beaches and boulders beneath the Twelve Apostles at golden hour
Iconic coastlines, incredible food and the best sunsets

Beaches

  • Clifton BeachClifton Beach
  • Palm trees along Camps BayCamps Bay
  • Boulders and surf at LlandudnoLlandudno

Explore & experience

  • The Cape Peninsula coastlineCape Peninsula
  • The Table Mountain cablewayTable Mountain
  • Proteas in Kirstenbosch GardensKirstenbosch Gardens
  • Sunset from the top of Lion's HeadLion's Head

Eat & drink

  • The Oranjezicht City Farm MarketOranjezicht Market
  • Umbrellas on the beach at Grand AfricaGrand Africa
  • Tintswalo Atlantic's deck at sunsetTintswalo Atlantic
  • A glass of wine overlooking the Constantia valleyBeau or Glen Constantia

Franschhoek

World-class wine, beautiful estates and long lunches

A Cape Dutch homestead among the vineyards beneath the Franschhoek mountains
World-class wine in a breathtaking valley.

Experiences

  • The glasshouse and gardens at BabylonstorenBabylonstoren
  • The Franschhoek Wine Tram among the vinesWine Tram
  • The Boschendal manor house under oak treesBoschendal

Eat & drink

  • A plated dish at La Petite ColombeLa Petite Colombe
  • A table set on the terrace at Leeu PassantLeeu Passant
  • Wine glasses on a terrace looking out over the mountainsFolie

A little further

Coastlines, forests and wild beauty

Hermanus

A southern right whale's tail rising from the sea off Hermanus

The Garden Route

  • The beach at Plettenberg BayPlettenberg Bay
  • The Knysna lagoon and headsKnysna

Tsitsikamma

A suspension bridge through the Tsitsikamma forest

Eco cabins & nature stays

A glass-fronted cabin in the forest at dusk

Copia, Oubosch, Stonehaven and other incredible eco cabins and nature retreats near Plettenberg Bay.