About
South Africa, formally the Republic of South Africa and often called RSA, occupies the southern tip of the African continent. It is a country of many cultures, and English is one of its eleven official languages, which makes it an accessible place for many visitors to find their way around.
What the country offers
- Diverse culture: The population brings together many languages, traditions and ways of life, and this shows in its food, music, crafts and everyday street life.
- Wildlife: The country is known for its wildlife, and visitors who come for the animals will find plenty to see across its varied landscapes.
- History: South Africa has a long and complex past, and its museums, sites and communities reflect it in ways worth taking time over.
Planning a visit
Because South Africa is a large country with many regions, it helps to decide early which parts interest you most. Cities, coastlines and wildlife areas each offer a different kind of trip, and combining them takes some planning. A visitor who settles on a few priorities will get more from the journey than one who tries to see everything.
Wherever you go, the country's culture and wildlife are the best reasons to make the trip. Plan your route around what draws you most, and leave room for the unplanned conversations and discoveries that a country this varied tends to provide.
