See more of what South Africa has to offer in both town and country. A trip to South Africa will allow you to enjoy both worlds and everything in between. From rolling landscapes packed with animals you've only ever seen roaming free in films or kids' books to inspiring arts and design centres, some of the world's best restaurants and adrenaline-pumping activities like skydiving, dune boarding, up close and personal with a great white.
The Cape Winelands is a must visit for wine lovers, the South African district municipality is packed with beautiful variations of award-winning wine. Board The Franschhoek Wine Tram for a leisurely guide to some of the country's oldest are most distinguished wine estates. And for foodies no trip will be complete without a visit to The Test kitchen, placed at number 22 in the 2016 World's Best Restaurants list.
Culture lovers should check out the AfrikaBurn (during April afrikaburn.com); Fans of the US's Burning Man festival will enjoy it. Located in Northern Cape, in the remote Tankwa Karoo, the week-long shindig was launched as an anti-mainstream music alternative. There's a 'no money' and 'no spectator' rule on site as every attendant is expected to contribute something to the event. For more traditional arts and music fare, take the Newtown Heritage Trail where you'll discover Museum Africa, Market Theatre and a hell of a lot of jazz.
Try something different, try 'dune boarding', an extreme sport that combines sand and speed. In South Africa there's no shortage of sand, South Africa boasts some of the world's highest beach dunes; to guarantee a exciting ride. The residents of Gauteng doesn't see the few natural sand dunes as a problem. Instead, the dunes created as a result of the gold mines provide the alternatives to sand dunes. In Gauteng, there are gold mine dumps and lots of them. At the mine site of New Modder in Benoni on the East Rand is a dump called Mount Mayhem. Boarders use 'dune boards' (actually, original snowboards), boots and goggles to create the same effect.
Experience nature as the monkeys and birds do, with Canopy Tours, a company that organises excursions through the upper canopy of rainforest via zip lines, cables and wooden platforms. These activities are guaranteed to make you feel completely alive by bringing out our inner adrenaline junkie.
From contemporary exhibitions on its gritty streets to high fashion showcases in trendy art galleries, South Africa has something for you. Saunter around Greenmarket Square in the heart of Cape Town's central business district. You can find everything from burial masks and beautifully carved giraffe sculptures to hand-crafted crocodile belts and Springbok-skin handbags. For young and dynamic creative styles contributing to South Africa's buzzy vibe, check out the Woodstock Exchange.
Nature lovers, will get the opportunity to try and spot the big five (Lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant) on safari in Kruger National Park. Whether you want to rough it or stay in luxury, the mind-blowing expanse of nature will invariably alter how you think about the natural world. Boulders Beach is a tiny, secluded sheltered beach that boasts everything you'd expect from a South African coast: sun sea and penguins. Here you will find a breeding colony of African penguins waddle here freely meaning you can not only swim with them, but also share your spot in the shade with them.
So, whatever you are into South Africa is worth a visit.