South Africa's 9 Provinces

The Western Cape -

From the Cedarberg Mountains to the wild Agulhas coast to the expansive Cape Winelands and the glorious Garden Route, the Western Cape is a province of extraordinary diversity. Famous for Table Mountain, beaches, V&A Waterfront, Robben Island, the Winelands...

Experience Cape Town and the Western Cape in all it's totality and majesty. Grant yourself the time to delve into this immensely diverse and exciting destination. Immerse yourself in the cultural melting pot and savour experiences so unique they'll remain with you for a lifetime.

The Eastern Cape -

Scenic diversity is one of the most striking characteristics of the Eastern Cape. Enjoy her rugged coastline, untamed bush and cityscapes. Famous for the Addo elephant Park, Shamwari Game Reserve, Beaches and water sports, National Arts Festival, Nelson Mandela Museum ...

The Eastern Cape as a South African Province came into being in 1994 and incorporated areas from the former homelands of the Transkei and Ciskei as well as what was then the Cape Province. This resulted in several anomalies including the fact that the Province has four superior courts (at Grahamstown, Port Elizabeth, Bhisho and Mthatha) and enclaves of Kwa-Zulu Natal in the province. The latter anomaly has fallen away with the amendments to municipal and provincial boundaries.

KwaZulu Natal -

As the name may suggest, is also the home to the Zulu Monarch, King Goodwill Zwelithini. Although not holding any direct political power, the Zulu king is provided a stipend by the government, and holds considerable sway over more traditionalist Zulu people in the province.

To date the Zulu king has thirteen wives, traditionally each year a ceremony is performed in which the king chooses another wife. The current King has kept this ceremony, called the "Reed Dance" but not chosen a wife, instead using the ceremony to promote abstinence until marriage as a way of preserving Zulu culture and preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS.

KwaZulu Natal is "a world in one province", the best South African Game Reserves, and pristine beaches, the majestic Drakensberg Mountains and miles of subtropical coastline. Famous for beaches, water sports, golf coast,colonial battlefields, cultural villages..an enticing, spectacular and fascinating multi-cultural showpiece destination flanked by warm Indian Ocean and soaring peaks.

Gauteng -

The History of Gauteng is rooted in its origins as a gold rush region. Today, it is the commercial and industrial centre of South Africa and one of the wealthiest provinces on the continent. Its historical past also includes a pivotal role in the country’s struggle for freedom. The history of Gauteng can be traced back to the early 1800s, when settlers from the Cape defeated chief Mzilikazi and established villages in what is today Gauteng, South Africa. But it was really the 1886 discovery of gold in Johannesburg that sparked the developments that would shape the Gauteng province. For after those first gold nuggets were found, thousands of people streamed into the region hoping to find their fortunes.

The Gauteng province may be small, but as South Africa’s commercial heart it packs a mighty tourism punch that delivers top-notch visitor attractions the Cradle of Human Kind, Soweto township, the Apartheid Museum, Union buildings, Cullinan Diamond Mine...

Mpumalanga -

which means "land of the rising sun" in the local SiSwati language, has it all -- from exhilarating wildlife, to secluded mountain retreats, ancient ruined cities, wild water sports, and some of South Africa's most diverse and vibrant African cultures. The province's year-round sunny weather, soaring peaks, steamy jungles and expansive waterways have also made it home to a bewildering array of adventure sport, from expeditions down the world's oldest caves, to taking flight at the continent's largest paragliding festival.

This is also big Game country, the setting for dozens of sanctuaries teeming with wildlife and birds. Famous for the southern section of Kruger National Park, Fly fishing, the Blyde River Canyon...

Limpopo -

Picture yourself relaxing of the deck of a luxury game lodge, watching the sunset over the baobabs, while feasting on locally grown tropical delights, such as avocados, litchis and mangoes. If your goal, when traveling in South Africa, is to experience the untamed, natural beauty, diversity of fauna and flora, then Limpopo is for you ..

Limpopo is the northernmost Province of South Africa, the capital is Pietersburg , now renamed to Polokwane. This is a land of beautiful and contrasting landscape, which is typical of Africa hence it has become a favourite destination for leisure and adventure travellers worldwide. Come to a region of infinite scenic beauty with a great diversity of natural and manmade attractions, rich cultural heritage and an abundance of wildlife and nature-based tourism opportunities.

North West Province -

The North West Province of South Africa is bounded on the north by Botswana, on the south by the provinces of Free State and the Northern Cape, and on the northeast and east by the Limpopo Province and Gauteng.

Much of the province consists of flat areas of scattered trees and grassland. The Magaliesberg mountain range in the northeast extends about 130 km (about 80 miles) from Pretoria to Rustenburg. The Vaal River flows along the southern border of the province. Temperatures range from 17° to 31° C (62° to 88° F) in the summer and from 3° to 21° C (37° to 70° F) in the winter. The Northwest Province is mostly devoted to agriculture and to mining but opportunities and destinations for tourists also abound. On a grand, commercial scale, there is the Sun City and Lost City, Hartbeespoort Dam, golf courses and sport facilities.

Free State -

The Free State province borders on Lesotho and there are many Basotho in the province with the Basotho Cultural Village straddling the border between the Free State and the kingdom of Lesotho. It stretches across grassy plains, through cities, along rivers & over mountains. Expanses of unspoilt countryside overwhelm. It’s rich story starts at the beginning of time, dinosaurs roamed the plains, bushmen recorded life with art in sandstone caves.

The Free State is a rural province of wide horizons and blue skies, with farmland, mountains, goldfields and widely dispersed towns. This tranquil land of the windmill is famous for its warm South African hospitality and a mix of culture which is clearly evident in street names, public buildings, monuments and museums. Dressed sandstone buildings abound the highlands, while beautifully decorated Sotho houses dot the grasslands. Some of South Africa's most valued San (Bushman) rock art is found in the Free State.

Northern Cape -

The Northern Cape is South Africa's largest province, and distances between towns are enormous due to its sparse population. A land of many diverse cultures, of frontier history and brave missionaries. It also has countless challenges for the adrenaline junkies, hikers, hunters and 4x4 adventurers. It has impressive parks with endless game and one of the most unique flora in the world. And yet many would-be-travellers to this province ask what can we do, what can we see?

Most famous for the diamond mines around Kimberley, the Northern Cape also has a substantial agricultural area around the Orange River, including most of South Africa's sultana vineyards. Some Wine of Origin areas have been demarcated. Extensive sheep raising is the basis of the economy in the southern Karoo areas of the province The precolonial history of the Northern Cape is reflected in a rich, mainly Stone Age, archaeological heritage. Cave sites include Wonderwerk Cave near Kuruman, which has a uniquely long sequence stretching from the turn of the twentieth century at the surface to more than 1 million (and possibly nearly 2 million) years in its basal layer.

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