Whether you’re hiking up Table Mountain or whale watching in the Indian Ocean, visiting Nelson Mandela’s former prison on Robben Island or enjoying a sundowner out in the bush after an exhilarating afternoon safari game drive, you’ll find South Africa is a destination that captivates from start to finish. Visit Johannesburg and Cape Town for historic sites and fine-dining restaurants; the Cape Winelands region promises excellent vintages; the coastal Garden Route is one of the country’s top road trips. Here’s a selection of the best holidays and tours in South Africa for solo travellers, couples and families.
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1. Cape Town and Winelands highlights, Flight Centre
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