The newly upgraded park abounds with a plethora of activities that are sure to excite and thrill those who venture forth within its confines. Visitors will have the option to embark on informative guided tours, or self-drive tours, during which they can come unbelievably close to Africa’s most beloved animals.

Among other unique experiences on offer, visitors will also have the opportunity to feed giraffes, ostriches, and variegated antelope species while they roam freely across the park’s 1200-hectare expanse.

Truly the flagship of the South African National Parks, this enormous and magnificent park is one of the most popular public-entry game parks in the world.

Few visitors leave South Africa without visiting the Kruger National Park or one of the private reserves along its borders but it is also frequented by locals in their own vehicles, as you can drive yourself around and stay overnight in one of the many public rest camps. There are also a few exclusive private lodges that have been granted concessions within the Kruger National Park. Kruger has 12 main rest camps, 5 bushveld camps, 2 bush lodges and 4 satellite camps.

The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies. Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals.

Nelson Mandela Square is one of Joburg’s finest dining destinations, situated in the heart of Sandton. Paying homage to one of the world’s greatest men, our symbol of freedom and African pride, Nelson Mandela Square is home to an iconic statue of Nelson Mandela. This makes for a popular attraction, and together with the African sunshine, Nelson Mandela Square has become a prime lifestyle and fine dining destination for locals and tourists alike.

An award-winning entertainment destination – located in Fourways in northern Johannesburg – boasts international theatre, world-class dining, family fun, class-leading hotels, casino-thrills, shopping, movies and much more.

The Apartheid Museum, the first of its kind, illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. An architectural consortium, comprising several leading architectural firms, conceptualised the design of the building on a seven-hectare stand. The museum is a superb example of design, space and landscape offering the international community a unique South African experience.

NELSON MANDELA MOVED INTO THIS house in Soweto in 1946 with his first wife Evelyn and remained here until his arrest in 1962. He became famous in South Africa for his political and anti-apartheid activism during this period. His second wife Winnie Mandela and their children remained here throughout his imprisonment.

131,000-acre, World Heritage listed area with caves containing primate fossils and rich wildlife.

Stellenbosch is a picturesque university town in the Cape Winelands, a 45-minute drive from Cape Town, filled with historic Cape Dutch buildings, ancient oak trees, art galleries and laid-back cafés. A short drive in any direction, along one of the many Stellenbosch Wine Routes, will take you through gorgeous vineyards and imposing mountains. Nestled in the valleys and mountain slopes are some of the most beautiful wineries in the Western Cape.

Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa. It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top.

The Garden Route is a 300-kilometre stretch of the south-eastern coast of South Africa which extends from Witsand in the Western Cape to the border of Tsitsikamma Storms River in the Eastern Cape. The name comes from the verdant and ecologically diverse vegetation encountered here and the numerous estuaries and lakes dotted along the coast. It includes towns such as Witsand, Heidelberg, Riversdale, Stilbaai, Albertinia, Gouritsmond, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Great Brak River, Little Brak River, Wilderness, Sedgefield and Nature's Valley; with George, the Garden Route's largest city and main administrative centre.

The Drakensberg Mountains, meaning 'Dragon Mountains' in Afrikaans, are the highest mountains in South Africa, ranging up to 3,482 m (11,422 ft) in height. It's a popular hiking destination. There are lots of lovely day walks and the more energetic could hike out for a few days or even a few weeks.