At Flow we are fortunate to work with a number of premier tourist destinations and organisations. Here we share a small sample of what each has to offer South Africans and international tourists.
There is so much to see and do in sunny South Africa, it is difficult to know where to start. The country can fulfil the desires of any heart, from one wanting world-class pampering to those that prefer their holiday tales to be of the roughing-it kind.
Northern Cape
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South Africa’s biggest province is also its most enigmatic. This is big sky country. Vistas are vast, whether you visit the dramatic Tankwa-Karoo National Park or spend time searching for lions and oryx in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. With six national parks and numerous other attractions, the Northern Cape will welcome you with an energetic Nama Riel dance and stamp its feet on your soul forever.
Cape Town and Johannesburg with City Sightseeing
Take the hassle out of navigating South Africa’s biggest cities, Cape Town and Johannesburg, by hopping on a City Sightseeing bus, which will take you to all the top attractions. In Cape Town this includes the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay and Imizamo Yethu township. In Johannesburg you can visit the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, the Johannesburg Zoo and Soweto.
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Take a five-minute ride to the top of one of the world’s most iconic mountains, and get new perspective on the Mother City. Cape Town’s Table Mountain has welcomed visitors for centuries, and it is waiting to welcome you to one of the New7Wonders of Nature.
Two Oceans Aquarium
Cape Town’s Two Oceans Aquarium is one of the city’s most popular tourist spots, with good reason. Take the kids and revel in the wonders of the ocean, from the cute clownfish to the soothing kelp tank. The aquarium has extended its hours for the peak holiday season.
Stellenbosch Wine Routes
Wine has made the name Stellenbosch resonate throughout the world. There are more than 200 wine and grape producers to visit, many of them award-winning estates. Get settled for a languid lunch at some of the country’s top restaurants, many of which are child friendly.
Constitution Hill
There are few places in South Africa more evocative of our troubling past, or our triumphant overcoming of it, than Constitution Hill. This is where the Constitutional Court judges work throughout the year to give legal expression to South Africa’s impressive Constitution, literally a stone’s throw from some of the country’s most notorious apartheid-era prisons: the Old Fort, the Women's Jail and Number Four.
Cradle of Humankind and Maropeng a'Afrika
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www.maropeng.co.za
Drive 90 minutes from the Johannesburg city centre and discover humanity’s ancient heritage. Visit Maropeng, the official visitor centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site – one of eight in South Africa. This is where the fossil, Australopithecus africanus (Mrs Ples) – more than two million years old – was discovered in 1947. The discovery sparked public interest in the cave complex that subsequently saw a series of startling palaeontological discoveries that have opened a new chapter in our understanding of human evolution. Other attractions include amazing cycling and adventure sports facilities, restaurants, wildlife experiences and cultural and craft experiences.
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
This world-class centre, aimed at introducing children to the joys and wonders of science, maths, engineering and technology, is a great spot to spend an afternoon. There is a specially designed holiday programme on offer.
Gauteng Tourism Authority
Take time to enjoy the varied experiences Gauteng has to offer. South Africa’s smallest province is also one of its most exciting. Whether it's historic Kliptown, the birthplace of the 1955 Freedom Charter, the funky streets of Maboneng, or the red crags of the Magaliesberg, Gauteng is the heartbeat of South Africa. To miss its attractions is to miss out.
Kruger Lowveld
Whether it’s stepping into the heady romance of the 19th-century gold rush at Pilgrim’s Rest, or immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the Kruger National Park, the Kruger Lowveld has a huge amount to offer. Most attractions are a full day’s drive from Johannesburg, and there’s a lot to amuse the kids.
Segway Gliding Tours
From Durban to the Wild Coast and Port Edward, grab a Segway and explore. In Durban you can "Chase the Sun" down Durban's spectacular Golden Mile or glide to Ushaka Marine World, with plenty of stops along the way. On the Wild Coast your Segway will take you through beautiful indigenous forest, and at Port Edward you will have stories to tell of the ultimate off-road experience through rolling hills.