With it’s rich cultural heritage and history, South Africa has been an increasingly attractive holiday destination since the end of Apartheid in the 1990s and offers a broad range of holiday experiences.

As with any holiday, getting the most out of your break depends on what you want, so here we cover a couple of the more popular hotspots.

First of all, Cape Town – popular because of it’s glorious beaches, it’s also in the shadow of Table Mountain, not to mention that Robben Island (where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned) is only a short trip away.

Next up, Johannesburg – one for the city breakers, especially if you have a keen interest in history; the township of Soweto was home to Nelson Mandela (along with many of his ANC colleagues) and the city boasts the National Apartheid museum as well as rich nightlife.

You may also want to take a look at Kruger National Park – it will leave you breathless with it’s outstanding natural beauty, not to mention it being home to the Big Five game animals.

Last up, Durban is definitely worth a visit if beaches are your thing, particularly if you’re a keen surfer – it boasts some of the best beaches and waves on the continent.