Cape Town, South Africa

South Africa Tours & Holidays

Escorted touring holidays to South Africa

Lion in South Africa
Lion, South Africa

Rolling grasslands, amazing safaris, flourishing vineyards, charismatic cities and rugged shores… A holiday to South Africa has it all. 

When travelling with Newmarket Holidays, you might find yourself heading out on safari at Kruger National Park in search of the Big Five – elephants, rhinoceros, leopards, lions and buffalos – standing on Table Mountain, with Cape Town at your feet or following the Garden Route in search of stunning scenery and world-beating wines.

Knysna, South Africa
Knysna, South Africa

Dubbed the Rainbow Nation, South Africa has a mix of cultures is as diverse as its landscapes, wildlife and winelands. It is home to Khoi- San Bushmen, a number of Bantu-speaking tribes, and Afrikaner and English-speaking communities descended from European settlers. Make your South African trip a cultural one, and discover the traditions of the country’s earliest inhabitants at the Lesedi Cultural Village, learn about the country’s oppressive past at the Apartheid Museum and experience its bright present and even brighter future on the buzzing streets of Cape Town.

A South African tour with Newmarket Holidays offer endless opportunities to come face to face with magnificent animals in their natural habitat. To make the most of this country’s extraordinary natural beauty, opt for a full-day game drive in one of its many National Parks, a bush walk or a sunset drive. Marvel at the spectacular scenery of the Panorama Route, and take in the view from God's Window on the Drakensberg escarpment. South Africa is a melting pot of cuisines, so make sure you don’t leave without trying its wines, spicy-savoury meat dishes and traditional delicacies.

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There are many regions of this great nation to explore, each adding to the picture that you’ll take away with you. With 21 National Parks, eight World Heritage Sites and almost 2000 miles of pristine coastline to discover, it can be hard to plan your South Africa holiday.

South Africa Braai

Food & Drink in South Africa

South African cuisine is a unique fusion of many different external cultural influences: African, Dutch, French, German, Portuguese, Malaysian, Indian, Chinese and Indonesian. This has translated into an array of tasty dishes full of textures, tastes and aromas that lure hungry visitors. Discover some of the best dishes to eat in South Africa with our guide

African Adult Lion in Long Grass
Lion, South Africa

South Africa Travel Guides

Want to learn more about South Africa? Take a look at our collection of travel guides. 

South Africa FAQs

First trip to South Africa? Here are a few questions you might have.

Time Zone

GMT +1

Avg. Flight Time

11.5 hours (Cape Town)

Visa

Not required

Currency

South Africa Rand

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