South Africa Sites

We've awarded a selection of websites which showcase the best of what South Africa has to offer - a country of proud heritage and culture. South Africa enjoys a steady tourism trade with millions of visitors from around the world gracing its urban and rural areas each year. 2010 sees the media spotlight focus on the country as it prepares to host the FIFA World Cup, the largest sporting event in the world (even eclipsing viewing and attendance figures of the Olympic Games).

• Brand South Africa Blog

  A blog powered by a collective of great writers covering all aspects of South African culture. The team get under the skin of current issues, presenting news stories particularly concerning the everyday South African.

• Cricket South Africa

  Formerly the Springboks, The Proteas South African cricket team is one of the best in the world. Here's a wealth of information at the tips of your fingers, including fixtures, latest results and cricket news.

• Wines of South Africa

  A directory of one of South Africa's largest exports, Wines of South Africa is a not-for-profit organisation detailing the history and developments of the nation's fine wines.

• Art South Africa

  An excellent site displaying the very best of South Africa's artwork. Art South Africa also features a blog which is frequently updated with details of upcoming exhibitions and editorial comments.

• SA-Venues Blog

  Described as a 'town-by-town visitorial', SA-Venues is a blog turned travel guide written by people who have experienced the country first-hand. The amount of content on each region of South Africa is staggering, all of which clearly written with a great deal of passion.

• Portfolio

  Going above and beyond the usual travel blog format, Portfolio also points visitors in the direction of luxury accommodation and great offers for breaks. The team frequently post 'Top-10' lists to the main blog portion of the site, often giving great ideas for things to do in South Africa and hidden tourist gems.

• Explore South Africa

  Explore South Africa is a comprehensive knowledgebase and great starting point for anyone looking to spend time in the country. Information is neatly divided by region, and you can easily plan your holiday, book a hotel and sort travel details all in one visit.

• 2 By 2

  No visit to South Africa is complete without a safari tour of its striking scenery and abundance of wildlife. There are many tour companies covering Southern and East Africa, but based on expertise and value for money, 2 By 2 may well be the best among them.

• World Cup 2010

  It's the even everyone's talking about, and whether you plan on visiting South Africa to watch the games in person or from the comfort of the couch at home, all the information you need about the FIFA World Cup can be found here.

• Vuya Africa

  If tracking lions and other large predators doesn't sound like your kind of thing, why not take a cultural tour? Vuya offers a truly authentic experience of South Africa's urban and rural areas, with flexible itineraries and accommodation to suit any budget and taste.