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A cliché maybe but South Africa really is a ‘World in one Country’. A large country that contains many fascinating & distinct natural features, regions, cultures & attractions – but they all blend harmoniously to form the modern Rainbow Nation that is South Africa. There is the vibrant and colourful city of Cape Town, nestled in the shadow of Table Mountain. 

The Garden Route, stretching from the Cape Winelands to Port Elizabeth, is one of the most popular tourist routes. KwaZulu-Natal, the Kingdom of the Zulu, offers travellers diverse attractions and landscapes. 

The provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo draw people with their scenery and of course Kruger National Park, which offers a wildlife experience that ranks along with the best in Africa.

Incredible Safari Experiences

Incredible safari experiences; the frenetic pace and energy of Gauteng; the wide golden plains of the Free State; the big skys & classic bushveld of Northwest Province; and South Africa’s largest & mainly desert province the Northern Cape - there really is something for everyone.   

Blue skies, beaches, rolling oceans, dramatic mountain scenery, local hospitality, golf, rugged coastlines, good surfing, diving, adventure activities, nature & wildlife reserves, animal sanctuaries, polo and hiking. Add into the mix the great infrastructure, standards & accessibility, and it’s not hard to see why the country is one of the most popular tourist spots in the world today.

Benchmark of the Best & our partners in South Africa

The Portfolio Collection represents a benchmark of the best quality accommodation in South & Southern Africa, ranging from private game reserves, fine country houses, boutique city hotels and charming guesthouses, to select bed and breakfasts in private homes. Established in South Africa in 1982, the Portfolio Collection today represents over 750 establishments chosen for their ambience, atmosphere and warm hospitality. Each is personally visited and assessed regularly by a team of travelling consultants to ensure that standards are maintained, and are an assurance that these establishments are the benchmark of the best.

''I found a place in Africa . . . a place where I was able to escape the world and live in a dream of tranquility for a moment in time''