Tourists in South Africa are a special breed, with their safety worries and crazy demands. Here are a few of the best questions they asked online
South Africa is known as a country of great natural beauty and, with its contrasting landscapes and climate, it offers everything from stark desert terrain and savanna grasslands to palm-lined tropical beaches and majestic mountain ranges
SA and Egypt rank as the continent’s most beloved, while Kenya and Nigeria comes in last… again.
SA has a hell of a lot to be proud of, and even more natural beauty to share; but there’s one place in Mzanzi that’s consistently ranked among the world’s 10 most dangerous cities.
South Africa had a major presence at last week’s World Travel Market (WTM) in London, with Derek Hanekom playing a key part in a debate between tourism ministers from 13 countries.
There was great excitement all around as three South African hospitality facilities became the proud recipients of awards at the World Responsible Tourism Awards in London, on Wednesday.
Apparently it’s ok to hunt for leopard, lion and pretty much anything including white rhino; problem is, allowing a culture of hunting to flourish in Africa allows black-market elements to creep in.
As part of a campaign by SA Tourism UK, four friends from the UK won a trip to South Africa in April 2014. Here’s a look at their best experiences around the country
Meet Tolene van der Merwe, the next UK country manager for South African Tourism UK
Rolling tea estates, lesser-known national parks and one of the world’s largest fresh water lakes: Malawi could well be among Africa’s best kept secrets.
South African Tourism released a new promotional video that has provoked online responses as diverse as South Africans are, including five cents from proud patriots to critical expats
A total of 937 792 tourists arrived in South Africa during December 2013, making it the highest ever recorded number of tourists in the country in any one month.
A South African luxury game reserve has sparked controversy by offering tourists the chance to stay in a fake shanty town. The accommodation boasts wifi and underfloor heating, disguised by the stylish decor of corrugated iron and features such as a long-drop toilet. We explore the growing trend of “poverty tourism” for visitors to Africa and developing countries across the world.
New markets like West Africa and Asia are providing all the growth in South African arrivals, which hit their highest level ever in 2013
South Africa is ranked among the top five countries in the world in respect of tourism growth and is on its way to achieving its goal of becoming one of the top 20 destinations in the world by 2020
Kenya’s business tourism seems poised to soar if a lack of beds and the JKIA damage caused by the August 7th fire can be overcome
Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi unveils plans to covert Victoria Falls into an entertainment attraction to boost visitor numbers, but will it be more of a low-budget Disneyland than a Garden of Eden?
Do Christmas the Aussie way and experience beautiful beaches, kangaroos, and seafood barbecues!
Is Joburg ready for a massive influx of business tourists? We examine the cities convention centres and tourism links…
Cape Town’s making all the right moves to win a major chunk of the nationally-prioritised meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) sector opportunities.
“The UN has hit a new low with naming Mugabe as a UN tourism envoy as if North Korea chairing the Conference of Disarmament and Cuba serving as vice-president of the Human Rights Council had not been enough”
The pivot of global economic primacy towards the East is sometimes assumed by Africans to be someone else’s news – no more than a swapping of one set of export partners for another. But the rise of China, India and Brazil has immense consequences for Africa beyond actual trade with China itself
In order to secure a larger slice of the booming global events industry, the South African government has launched a national conventions bureau
Travel and tech start-up Tourism Radio is seeking funds via Kickstarter for a Google Glass-based tour guide
St Marcus Fine Foods and Revolution Wines, in partnership with South African Tourism, joined Taste of London and challenged foodies with South African favourites.