Polokwane is a major centre of tourism and commerce in the northern area of South Africa. It’s the capital of the Limpopo Province, an area full of breathtaking scenery and home to a relatively large number of nature and game reserves including Kruger National Park. This province borders countries Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Polokwane (formerly [...]
Located in the Northern Cape Province, Kimberley is a major city in the South African Karoo. It’s often referred to as the Diamond City. This is because diamond mining was a very important part of the city’s past. In addition to being of interest to those curious in the historical nature of the area, Kimberley [...]
Braamfontein is located in the middle of Johannesburg (it’s a suburb of the city) and is an excellent base for exploring the city and its surrounding area. Braamfontein is a very central district of Johannesburg. It’s an important business centre and boasts excellent restaurants as well as bars and clubs. It’s a very prosperous area and is well [...]
Richards Bay is located on the northeast coast of Africa and is a great holiday destination for those interested in beach activities. So whether it’s sunbathing or something a bit more energetic and adventurous you’re after, this is the place to go. Richards Bay is one of the larger harbours in South Africa. It’s situated on [...]
Randburg is a residential area of Greater Johannesburg and makes an ideal base for exploring the city and the surrounding areas. It’s made up of 32 suburbs, which joined together in 1959, and is located to the northwest of Johannesburg. It’s well connected and it has plenty of things for the family to do as [...]
Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa and is located in the north of the Gauteng Province. It’s one of South Africa’s three capitals and is only 50km from Johannesburg, the capital of the region. The city is sometimes called Jacaranda City by natives after the Jacaranda trees that line many of the streets. [...]
Long car journeys can be a harrowing experience even for adults never mind the kids. Keeping them quiet can be quite a chore so here a few ideas that might help distract the kids from the torture that sitting in the back a car can be. And remember that the kids will usually enjoy participation [...]
Bloemfontein, often referred to as the City of Roses, is located right in the heart of South Africa in a province called the Free State. It’s the sixth largest city in South Africa and is located on the N1 motorway between Cape Town and Johannesburg. The name comes from the Dutch translation of Spring of [...]
Pietermaritzburg is the capital of the KwaZulu-Natal region in South Africa. The city of Pietermaritzburg (more commonly shortened to Maritzburg) is a beautiful Victorian city, most famous for its history and architecture. Not only is it located on the major route between the cities of Johannesburg and Durban, it’s packed with attractions and activities, is [...]
East London is a small city located in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa, less than 300 kms from Port Elizabeth. The city overlooks the Indian Ocean and it has all the S’s: Sun, Sea and Sand. Here you’ll find some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, among them Nahoon Reef – a [...]