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The official Twitter page of South African Tourism for the UK & Ire. #visitsouthafricaโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿง Know Before You Go ๐Ÿ‘‡

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Off the beaten path? Head to South Africa's Wild Coast ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐ŸŒฟ - dramatic cliffs, untouched beaches & authentic village culture. Hike, soak in views & find peaceful solitude. No crowds, just nature at its most real. ๐Ÿ‘Œ

Off the beaten path? Head to South Africa's Wild Coast ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐ŸŒฟ - dramatic cliffs, untouched beaches & authentic village culture. 

Hike, soak in views & find peaceful solitude. 

No crowds, just nature at its most real. ๐Ÿ‘Œ
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๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŸ Witness one of natureโ€™s greatest spectacles - the Sardine Run! ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿ‹ From May to July, millions of sardines spark a wild feeding frenzy along South Africaโ€™s Wild Coast. ๐ŸŽฅ Video by I/G prodive.sardinerun

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Imagine a place where golden beaches meet dramatic mountains...This is KwaZulu-Natal province, and it NEEDS to be your next adventure. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿคฉ

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No, you haven't landed on Mars! ๐Ÿ‘ฝ๐Ÿ›ธ๐ŸŒ These otherworldly landscapes are right here on Earth in Richtersveld National Park, located in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. ๐ŸŒต๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿคฉ

No, you haven't landed on Mars! ๐Ÿ‘ฝ๐Ÿ›ธ๐ŸŒ These otherworldly landscapes are right here on Earth in Richtersveld National Park, located in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. ๐ŸŒต๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿคฉ
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Witnessing a leopard sipping from the waterhole is the kind of unexpected magic that makes safaris in South Africa truly next level. ๐Ÿคฉ The wild has a way of surprising you and no two safari are ever the same - thatโ€™s what makes them so unforgettable! ๐ŸŽฅ @childinthewild_

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iSimangaliso Wetland Park is the definition of a hidden gem - a UNESCO site tucked away in the heart of South Africaโ€™s KwaZulu-Natal province. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿคฉ From lush wetlands to pristine beaches and towering sand dunes, itโ€™s nature at its most wild, raw and beautiful. โค๏ธ

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Only in South Africa - where even baboons get a VIP escort across the road!๐Ÿ’ While in the UK, you might see lollipop people helping kids cross the road, in Cape Town, weโ€™ve got the Baboons Crossing Assistant - high-vis jacket and all. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐ŸŽฅ @africalodgecapetown

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Tucked away in the heart of the Free State, where less than 2% of British travellers venture, lies a trail with a name that may sound like something out of a thrilling adventure novel - the CANNIBAL HIKING TRAIL. ๐Ÿž๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐ŸŽฅ Video by @altalina

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The Sardine Run is truly one of the greatest natural spectacles on Earth! ๐ŸŒโœจ Want to be part of the action? Thereโ€™s still time to witness this jaw-dropping phenomenon before itโ€™s over for another year. ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿ‹ Go on, book that flight! ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐ŸŽฅ Video by @dickie_chivell

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Some places look amazing on camera, but seeing them in person takes it to a whole new level - the Drakensberg is one of those places. ๐Ÿคฉ ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆโœจ ๐ŸŽฅ Video by @drakenscapes

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Haven't tried vetkoek yet? Add it to your South African foodie bucket list! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ A deep-fried, golden dough pocket stuffed with spiced mince, curried veggies, or sweet jam - South Africaโ€™s savoury (and addictive!) version of a doughnut. ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ“ธ Photo by Bemind Wyne | Wines

Haven't tried vetkoek yet? Add it to your South African foodie bucket list! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

A deep-fried, golden dough pocket stuffed with spiced mince, curried veggies, or sweet jam - South Africaโ€™s savoury (and addictive!) version of a doughnut. ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 

๐Ÿ“ธ Photo by <a href="/bemindwyne/">Bemind Wyne | Wines</a>
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Welcome to UNESCO-listed iSimangaliso Wetland Park in South Africa - a paradise for bird lovers with over 526 species, and a hidden gem for everyone else. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ“ Located in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, just a few hoursโ€™ drive from Durban.

Welcome to UNESCO-listed iSimangaliso Wetland Park in South Africa - a paradise for bird lovers with over 526 species, and a hidden gem for everyone else. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ  

๐Ÿ“ Located in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, just a few hoursโ€™ drive from Durban.
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๐ŸŒ… When you're in the Mother City, you have to experience Cape Townโ€™s sunrises and sunsets - theyโ€™re pure magic! Got an epic sunrise or sunset shot? Drop it in the comments - we want to see your best! ๐ŸŒ„๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿ“ธ Photos by Lee

๐ŸŒ… When you're in the Mother City, you have to experience Cape Townโ€™s sunrises and sunsets - theyโ€™re pure magic! 

Got an epic sunrise or sunset shot? Drop it in the comments - we want to see your best! ๐ŸŒ„๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐Ÿ“ธ Photos by <a href="/mijlof/">Lee</a>
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Looking for an adventure with natural beauty & local charm? The Hartbeespoort region (aka "Harties") in North West is just 1hr from Johannesburg & Pretoria. ๐Ÿž๏ธ ๐ŸŽฅ Video by @reblex_sa and @adventurelifesa via @salomon_sa

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Ready to explore South Africaโ€™s quieter side? ๐Ÿ˜Œ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Welcome to Dullstroom, Mpumalanga - a real gem, just a few hours from Johannesburg, this highland village is all rolling hills, trout-filled streams, and cosy countryside charm. ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐ŸŽฅ Video by @altalina

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Ready to explore South Africaโ€™s quieter side? ๐Ÿ˜Œ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Welcome to Dullstroom, Mpumalanga - a real gem, just a few hours from Johannesburg, this highland village is all rolling hills, trout-filled streams, and cosy countryside charm. ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐ŸŽฅ Video by @altalina

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What a sighting! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ The sheer size and power of this magnificent elephant, Ezulwini, is awe-inspiring. Every step echoes with strength, and those massive tusks are a true testament to natureโ€™s power. ๐Ÿฆฃ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽฅ Video by @pondoro_game_lodge

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๐Ÿ‹ THE WHALES ARE BACK, and this is not a drill! We REPEAT, THE WHALES ARE BACK! ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ‹ Every year, from May to November, Southern Right and Humpback whales make their way along South Africaโ€™s coastline. ๐ŸŒ ๐ŸŽฅ Video by @sharynhodges

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Craving culture, creativity, and city buzz? ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ˜ Braamfontein in Johannesburg is your go-to for an unforgettable urban adventure. From vibrant street life to cutting-edge art and music, this lively neighbourhood is where Joburgโ€™s creative soul shines. ๐ŸŒ† ๐Ÿ“ธ @cityskatetours

Craving culture, creativity, and city buzz? ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ˜  Braamfontein in Johannesburg is your go-to for an unforgettable urban adventure. 

From vibrant street life to cutting-edge art and music, this lively neighbourhood is where Joburgโ€™s creative soul shines. ๐ŸŒ†

๐Ÿ“ธ @cityskatetours
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โ„๏ธ Winter in the Kalahari? Magical. At Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, crystal-clear skies, frosty grasslands & rare nocturnal animals like aardvarks & pangolins await. ๐Ÿฆ”๐ŸŒพ With fewer travellers, every sighting feels private. And when the stars come out? Unforgettable. ๐ŸŒŒโœจ

โ„๏ธ Winter in the Kalahari? Magical.
At <a href="/Tswalu/">Tswalu Kalahari Reserve</a>, crystal-clear skies, frosty grasslands &amp; rare nocturnal animals like aardvarks &amp; pangolins await. ๐Ÿฆ”๐ŸŒพ

With fewer travellers, every sighting feels private. And when the stars come out? Unforgettable. ๐ŸŒŒโœจ