Tourism

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The Linden Market is a local boutique market aimed at creating a platform for local makers, designers, shop owners and food vendors. Instead of creating yet another traditional flea market, it is our vision to bring you a highly curated lifestyle experience with a special focus on local, handmade and stylish products. We have a lengthy selection process to make sure that there’s something for everyone. Instead of going to a shopping mall, we want you to enjoy a beautiful day of music, wine, food and shopping in the beautiful botanical gardens of Emmarentia.

The Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market oozes with stereotypical country charm. It’s almost mandatory to pack up the family and dog, take a sturdy basket and arrive early. Treat yourself with breakfast and, from your vantage point on a hay bale, decide your method of attack. Peruse stalls at a leisurely place as hands-on producers passionately talk you through their wares from traditional English sausages to decadent baked goods, handcrafted organic cheeses, breads and rustic French staples like terrines and rillettes. You’ll also find Middle Eastern and Mediterranean specialities from baklava to falafel. If you’re shopping with a conscience you can buy organic veg or a pre-installed, irrigated system to grow your own organic vegetables.

The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa is a proud facility of the National Research Foundation (NRF). The 85-hectare Zoo in Pretoria houses 3117 specimens of 209 mammal species, 1358 specimens of 202 bird species, 3871 specimens of 190 fish species, 388 specimens of 4 invertebrate species, 309 specimens of 93 reptile species, and 44 specimens of 7 amphibian species. The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa is the largest zoo in the country and the only one with national status. More than 600 000 people visit the Zoo annually. The total length of the walkways in the Zoo in Pretoria is approximately 6km. An Aquarium and Reptile Park also form part of the Zoo facility in Pretoria. The Aquarium is the largest inland marine aquarium in the country. The third largest collection of exotic trees can be found at the Zoo.

Situated in the bustling heart of the world-famous Clock Tower precinct at the V&A Waterfront, the Cape Town Diamond Museum pays tribute to the world’s most precious gem, the diamond, and is a must-see for any visitor to Cape Town. Discover a 3 billion year old story unfold from a diamond’s formation to the final polished stone. Explore the origins of South Africa’s famous diamond industry, and get introduced to some of the great names in diamond history, including Cecil John Rhodes, Barney Barnato and the Oppenheimer family. The Cape Town Diamond Museum also pays homage to the most famous South African diamonds, such as the 3,106 carat Cullinan rough diamond discovered in 1905 and showcases specimens of Kimberlite rock dating billions of years old. Life-size replicas of the famous diamonds that have adorned royalty, the rich and the famous are also on display.

The southern tip of the African continent is the meeting place of two mighty and bountiful oceans, the Indian and the Atlantic. The Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town is ideally positioned to showcase the incredible diversity of marine life found in these two oceans. The Aquarium is one of the top tourist attractions in Cape Town and over 3000 living sea animals, including sharks, fishes, turtles and penguins can be seen in this spectacular underwater nature reserve.

Your viewing experience across the Mother City includes Table Mountain, Robben Island, Cape Town City skyline, Paarl Mountains, and the Cape Town Stadium. The Cape Wheel offers 30 fully enclosed air conditioned cabins that will take you 40 metres above the ground in safety and comfort on the 12 – 15 minute, 4 revolution ride. The wheel also offers two wheelchair friendly and accessible cabins.

A leading tourist attraction in Nelson Mandela Bay, Bayworld is unique in southern Africa embracing static natural and cultural history museum displays combined with an oceanarium, reptile park featuring live animal exhibits. It is located in the heart of Port Elizabeth’s beachfront and serves up a feast of edutainment to nearly 250 000 visitors a year. A variety of museum displays, from prehistoric dinosaurs to ethnic beadwork and a variety of historical treasures guarantee an intriguing visit through time. Of particular note are the exciting exhibits which include a 15m skeleton of the last southern right whale harpooned in Algoa Bay, a life-size reconstruction of the giant prehistoric dinosaur known as Algoasaurus, a replica of the Dias cross and a 5m bronze cannon dated 1640 and recovered from a Portuguese galleon tragically wrecked in Algoa Bay en route to Lisbon. The mysteries of the ocean’s depths are explored at the Aquarium where visitors can observe a diverse and impressive collection of marine life, from tiny seahorses and slippery eels to the awesome ragged tooth shark. Daily dolphin and seal presentations, a feature of the Oceanarium for decades, continue to fascinate, while the colony of penguins and a harem of seals are an endless delight to visitors of all ages. The Reptile Park, the oldest in Africa, and one of the oldest in the world, boasts a selection of lizards, tortoises, snakes and crocodiles. Reptiles hold a particular fascination for humans and huge pythons and boa constrictors are a major draw card. No 7 Castle Hill, a historic house museum situated in the central district of Port Elizabeth, provides an intriguing insight into life in a thriving mid-Victorian community. This picturesque cottage is one of the oldest remaining dwelling houses in the city and is furnished as a family home of the period, depicting the early Settler way of life. The building, which dates back to 1825, is a proclaimed National Monument. The Complex focuses on research and education aimed at stimulating a greater awareness of the need for conservation of South Africa’s natural and cultural heritage. Research and education programmes feature marine life, reptiles, maritime and local history. Bayworld researchers produce internationally acclaimed work in marine biology, marine mammology and herpetology. Education programmes reach more than 70 000 students each year by way of formal classes and constantly expanding outreach programmes.

Wild Waters Boksburg offers the ultimate entertainment experience, combining the excitement of a water park with other family favorite activities. We have 7 thrilling water activities and your admission price covers unlimited use! Looking for a fun day out in Boksburg? You’ve come to the right place! Since 1984, we’ve provided a safe, fun-filled environment, with great food, and a lively atmosphere. Stop by and get ready to play!

Lory Park Animal and Owl Sanctuary is little haven one would not expect to find in the hustle and bustle between Johannesburg and Pretoria. Situated in Midrand, it is a what many people like to call a boutique zoo, a place where animals can be appreciated up close, where human and animal interaction is welcomed, creating a personal and peaceful atmosphere.

I Heart Market provides a platform on the first Saturday of the month for local foodies and designers to showcase their products between 9am – 2pm. If you are interested in selling your product at the I Heart Market please email our team on info@iheartmkt.com.

At the tip of the Cape Peninsula 60 km south-west of Cape Town, lies Cape Point; a declared Natural World Heritage Site. Encompassing 7 750 hectares of rich and varied flora and fauna; abounding with buck, baboons and Cape Mountain Zebra as well as over 250 species of birds, Cape Point is a nature enthusiast’s paradise. Rugged rocks and sheer cliffs towering more than 200 metres above the sea and cutting deep into the ocean, provide a spectacular background for the Parks’ rich bio-diversity. Cape Point falls within the southern section of Table Mountain National Park. The natural vegetation of the area, fynbos, comprises the smallest but richest of the world’s six floral kingdoms. The scenic beauty of Cape Point is not its sole allure; it is also an international icon of great historical interest with many a visitor drawn to the area because of its rich maritime history. The Flying Duchman Funicular Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday 9:00 – 17:00 Contact Details: +27 (0) 21 780 9010/11 Apart from offering visitors an exciting and novel method of travel, taking the Flying Dutchman funicular saves visitors a long uphill walk from the car park to see the old lighthouse and enjoy the panoramic views. The Flying Dutchman Funicular, also known as the Cape Point Funicular, is a funicular railway located at Cape Point. It is believed to be the only commercial funicular of its type in Africa, and takes its name from the local legend of the Flying Dutchman ghost ship. The line runs from a lower station at the Cape Point car park, up an incline through dense fynbos to the upper lighthouse. The funicular leaves from the lower station every 3 minutes, comfortably accommodates 40 passengers per car, and can transport 450 persons to the upper lighthouse per hour, making it the ideal way to whisk closer to the lighthouse even during peak times. The Two Oceans Restaurant Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 09:30 – 17:00 Contact Details: +27 (21) 780 9200/ info@two-oceans.co.za The Two Oceans Restaurant occupies an enviable position above False Bay at the southwestern tip of Africa. The restaurant is as famous for its seafood cuisine as it is for a superb wooden deck that looks out onto one of the most stunning ocean views in South Africa.

Rosebank Sunday Market Johannesburg offers an amazing variety of craft, flea & food stalls. Chill zone @ the rooftop bar with live entertainment & great kids play area. The Market is a true expression of South Africa’s vibrancy and dynamism. The Rosebank Sunday Market celebrates diversity through variety.

Gold Reef City is a premier entertainment destination, reminiscent of an authentic turn-of-the-century mining town which is conveniently situated close to the centre of Johannesburg. Gold Reef City offers two 4 star hotels, a casino comprising of smoking and non-smoking casinos plus a Prive, a theme park, kiddies entertainment and creche facilities, a smorgasboard of dining options, a world class theatre as well as a selection of conferencing and teambuilding options and is home to the Apartheid Museum and a Kaya FM satellite studio. Our visitors will enjoy a 6 theatre cinema complex themed as a Victorian train station, a bowling alley, new fast food court and additional restaurants. If you want to kick back and take it easy, or suit up and get your game face on, find yourself, lose yourself, we have it all.

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway – The best views of Cape Town are seen from the top of Table Mountain. The Cableway takes you to the summit in under 5 minutes and the cable car’s rotating floor ensure that all visitors get a 360 degree aerial view of the city. The 65-passenger cable car runs from Tafelberg Road to the top of Table Mountain. To date the Cableway has transported more than 26 million visitors to the summit. 900 000 visitors from all over the world use the Cableway annually.

Freedom Park is a cultural institution housing a museum and a memorial dedicated to chronicling and honouring our heroes. Freedom Park was established in terms of National Heritage Resources Act, No 25 of 1999 Section 7.1. It is a product of the government’s response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the nation urging government to create a monument and memorial to celebrate those who sacrificed their lives for a free and democratic South Africa. Daily tours at 09h00, 12h00 and 15h00; except on Good Friday and Christmas Day – Pretoria, Gauteng

Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom is ready to welcome you on your next holiday. Check into the luxury hotel set in lush green hills and enjoy spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. Book a spa treatment at the on-site Mangwanani Spa to relax and get into the holiday mood. Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom offers state-of-the-art gaming at the main casino, as well as a variety of entertainment options from theatre shows to movies and special events. It is perfectly positioned as a base from which to explore Durban.

Western Cape Shuttles offer a reliable, affordable taxi cab and shuttle service. We also offer private Tours in and around Cape Town. • Door to Door Commuting • Transfers to Game Reserves • City Tours • Executive Chauffeur • V.I.P Chauffeur Services • Corporate Travel • Airport Transfers • Conference Transport • Staff Transport Wineland Tours Most popular destinations for foreigners and locals alike. Not only does it have award-winning wine estates, but also some of the finest restaurants that South Africa has to offer. We have a menu bellow of a few of the many incredible wine vineyards. Our tours are private, therefor you can requests to go wine testing at the vineyard you like best. Best of the Cape Tour Highlights of the Tour: • Clifton & Camps Bay • Twelve Apostles Mountain Range • Llandudno • Hout Bay • Chapman’s Peak Drive • Noordhoek • Ostrich Viewing • Cape Point • Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve • Penguin Colony (Optional) • Simon’s Town • Kalk Bay • Muizenberg • False Bay Peninsula Tour Highlights of the Tour: • Clifton and Camps Bay • Twelve Apotles Mountains • Llandudno • Hout Bay • Chapman’s Peak Drive • Noordhoek • Ostrich-viewing drive by • Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve • Cape Point • False Bay • Penguin Colony • Simon’s Town • Muizenberg • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens • Constantia Adventure Tours Zip Lining in Ceres Shark Cage Diving Pettenberg Bay Bungee Jumping

Stormy Hill is Caroline’s home on the edge of the Drakensberg escarpment where horses and hounds flourish. Come and enjoy a stay in the Stormy Hill Country Cottage. This is a self catering three bedroom cottage with delightful views of the surrounding countryside. Caroline takes horse trails from the Pickle Pot cafe where you can sample the culinary delights of the area. The horse trails are tailored to the individual riders with big and small, beginners or experienced riders welcome. All the horses are well-tempered and each has its own personality, which is taken into account when matching horse to rider.

Welcome aboard Gautrain! The Gautrain is a public transport service that operates across Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni and connects to the OR Tambo International Airport. The Gatrain bus service offers over twenty bus routes that provide access to the train stations.

Emperors Palace offers luxurious accommodation in four unique hotels, a glorious health and beauty spa, a magnificent casino with unparalleled gaming enjoyment, the finest in dining options, spectacular entertainment choices, world class conference facilities, and impeccable service.

The Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit has once again taken its place as the premier motoring and motorsport facility in Africa as well as a leading venue in the conferencing and event arena. The great visionaries of the original circuit will certainly be proud.

Get swept up in the magic of Carnival City Casino and Entertainment World, a premier casino and hotel on Gauteng’s East Rand. Book into our 4-star luxury hotel, or plan your next function at our 280-seater conference venue. Join us for live entertainment at the Big Top Arena, the Mardi Gras Theatre or the Show Bar, or come to a live outdoor show on the Carnival City Festival Lawns. Family fun is guaranteed with all the entertainment on offer at Carnival City Casino.

As South Africa’s most progressive drop zone, Pretoria Skydiving Club offers top level instruction in Formation Skydiving, Freefly, Freestyle and Wing Suiting In choosing how to make your first skydive, ask yourself why are you doing this. If the answer is, ‘just to see what its like’ or ‘as a once in a life-time experience’, then a TANDEM JUMP is the thing for you! If you think this could be a sport you would really like to start, then our Accelerated Freefall Course will put you on the right track. Tandem Tandems are the quickest, safest way to introduce you to freefall. After only a few minutes of instruction, you are ready to do a tandem jump. You will enjoy a 10 minute scenic ride up to the dizzying height of 11,000 ft, where you will exit the aircraft attached by harness to your instructor. Then plunge into the rush of a 40 second freefall! Once your Instructor has opened your parachute at 5,000 ft you will begin a 10 minute decent with time to take in the spectacular view while your Instructor steers you safely back to earth. PSC boasts South Africas hottest freefall photographers, who will capture the entire experience on digital camera, to be edited onto a DVD for you.

The Blue Train – As time meandered from the 19th Century towards the dawn of the new era, a dream was born. A dream of harnessing steam technology to link Africa’s vast south to north, around the awe-inspiring mountain ranges that dot the continent, through the apparently arid desert landscapes, over untamed savannah grasslands teeming with wildlife. From the Cape all the way to Cairo… all of this on parallel lines of tempered steel. It is from this dream that The Blue Train was born. Cairo was never to be, but the dreamers persevered and The Blue Train now traverses South Africa and its breath-taking scenery in a manner that befits the mystique that has grown around it. Kings and presidents have indulged on this magnificent, moving five-star “hotel-on-wheels”. From love-struck honeymooners, to adulated celebrities. And even ordinary folk who romanticise about a life of spectacular luxury, a life that has seemed tantalisingly out of reach. Until now… Welcome aboard The Blue Train. Your unforgettable experience is about to begin…

Wits Art Museum is home to an extraordinary collection of African art, including contemporary and historical art from South Africa and art from West and Central Africa. It hosts a dynamic program of events and art exhibitions. The Museum is one of Johannesburg’s premier tourist attractions, along with the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill. It is part of the Wits University Cultural Precinct, just three blocks from Nelson Mandela Bridge. WAM is in the hip, regenerating area of Braamfontein, which is also home to many students, interesting shops and places to eat.

KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board Maritime Centre of Excellence – In 2014 we celebrated 50 years of successful bather protection along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline.The organisation constantly seeks a balance between the protection of bathers with the least possible impact on the marine environment. The Board embarked upon a net reduction programme some years ago and total coverage of shark safety gear (nets and/or a combination of nets and drumlines) has gradually dropped from 44km to 23km of the KwaZulu-Natal coastline, without adversely compromising bather safety at 37 popular protected beaches from Richards Bay to Port Edward.

African Dawn Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the largest Aviary in the Eastern Cape with over 250 species of birds,plus a large variety of other wildlife including Cheetahs, Servals, Buck and lots more….

Polokwane International Airport, formerly known as Pietersburg International Airport or Gateway International Airport, is an airport serving the city of Polokwane (known until 2005 as Pietersburg) in the South African province of Limpopo. The airport is located 5 km north of the city. It opened in 1996 on the site of a former air force base. The airport has scheduled flights to Johannesburg, with five flights on weekdays, one flight on Saturday and two on Sunday. It handles approximately 5,000 aircraft and 38,000 passengers per year.

Robben Island Museum is located on an island in Table Bay, 6.9 km west of the coast of Bloubergstrand, Cape Town, South Africa. The name is Dutch for “seal island.” Robben Island is roughly oval in shape, 3.3 km long north-south, and 1.9 km wide, with an area of 5.07 km². It is flat and only a few metres above sea level, as a result of an ancient erosion event. Nobel Laureate and former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela was imprisoned there for 18 of the 27 years he served behind bars before the fall of apartheid. To date, three of the former inmates of Robben Island have gone on to become President of South Africa: Nelson Mandela, Kgalema Motlanthe, and current President Jacob Zuma.Robben Island is a South African National Heritage Site as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since the end of the 17th century, Robben Island has been used for the isolation of mainly political prisoners. The Dutch settlers were the first to use Robben Island as a prison. Its first prisoner was probably Autshumato in the mid-17th century. Among its early permanent inhabitants were political leaders from various Dutch colonies, including Indonesia, and the leader of the mutiny on the slave ship Meermin.

Constitution Hill South Africa – Nowhere can the story of South Africa’s turbulent past and its extraordinary transition to democracy be told as it is at Constitution Hill. Constitution Hill is a national heritage site situated in the Johannesburg CBD and is home to the Constitutional Court of South Africa– the highest court in the country on constitutional matters. Once a place of injustice and brutality, where South Africa’s leading political activists, including Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi, were detained, the site has been transformed into a place of solidarity and democracy, home to the Women’s Gaol museum, Number Four Museum, and Old Fort Museum. Apart from its engaging and gripping exhibitions, Constitution Hill is also open to the public for guided tours and has become an important platform for Heritage, Education, and Tourism related programmes. The vast variety of programmes hosted at Constitution Hill enable us to embrace current issues, celebrate days of national significance, address matters of public interest and create a forum for public debate. With its rich history and character Constitution Hill boasts of ideal platforms to educate and learn about South Africa’s story. ConHill, as it is famously known, also offers a variety of multipurpose venues, suitable for conferencing, performances, a large array of events and for public activities and programmes.

Cape Town International Convention Centre is located on Cape Town’s northern foreshore, beneath Table Mountain and provides a flexible facility – which is crucial in meeting conference organiser expectations. CTICC is also home to popular local events such as the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Decorex, African Mining Indaba, Design Indaba and many more.

The Cango Wildlife Ranch is renowned for offering once in a lifetime encounters with rare and endangered animals while incorporating conservation through education. This highly accredited facility, rated as a number one destination, with certificates of excellence from TripAdvisor, offers an unforgettable outing for the whole family…and is open 365 days a year! Delve into the Valley of Ancients and see giant flying foxes and experience underwater viewing of baby crocodiles and cichlids like no other! Gaze upon giant Nile crocodiles and rare pygmy hippos before moving onto the elevated catwalk giving you a birds-eye view of the world’s most incredible big-cats such as white lions, African leopards and Bengal tigers! As creators of the world-first croc-cage diving… and Africa’s first interactive lemur encounter program, this unique facility provides exceptional fun and adventure for those of all ages. The ranch runs one of the oldest and largest cheetah encounter programs in the world… and their expertise and passion are sure to offer you purrrrfect animal encounters! The onsite restaurants offer delicious nibbles and meals for any pallet preference while the Kidzone area is sure to keep children entertained for hours on end!

Groot Constantia Manor House Museum is South Africa’s Oldest Wine Producing Estate founded in 1685. Explore this heritage site via the new Visitors Route Experience – where one ticket gives you entrance to the Manor House museum, original Cloete Cellar, a cellar tour, wine tasting and Spiegelau Crystal wine glass. Groot Constantia is open 7 days a week (except Good Friday and Christmas Day) and offer wine tastings, chocolate and wine pairings and has two restaurants on site: Jonkershuis Restaurant and Simon’s Restaurant. Buy your wine on the estate, request an order online and from top wine houses and purveyors internationally. Start the Visitors Route Experience from the Manor House, Cloete Cellar or Production Cellar. Wine Tasting and Chocolate & Wine Pairing – available at all 3 wine tasting areas until 16h30.

Pilanesberg National Park is situated in the transition zone between the Kalahari and the Lowveld, this vast area offers thrilling big game viewing in a malaria free environment.

Faerie Glen Nature Reserve was part of the farm Hartbeespoort which belonged to Mr H Struben. On old aerial photographs it is clearly visible that the flood plain was used as farm lands and the rest of the farm for cattle grazing. The Reserve forms part of the Bronberg Conservation area which was declared in 1980. Activities and Facilities This area is known as a prime hiking and birding destination with a view of Pretoria east from Rhenosterkop. Three hiking trails are available: • Hadeda route: 2,3km • Acacia route: 3,2km • Kiepersol route: 4,2km Wildlife Although the smaller mammals such as mongoose, hedgehogs, hares, porcupines, cape clawless otter, bush babies and small spotted genets are difficult to spot, there is evidence that they are present. Vegetation Faerie Glen Nature Reserve falls in two vegetation units described by Mucina and Rutherford (2006), namely Gold Reef Mountain Bushveld with the rocky quartzite ridges and to the south of the reserve, Marikana Thornveld within the valley and Acacia Karoo woodland.

The Apartheid Museum is acknowledged as the pre-eminent museum in the world dealing with the South African apartheid story. The museum is a beacon of hope showing the world how South Africa is coming to terms with its oppressive past and working towards a future that all South Africans can call their own.

KwaZulu-Natal Museum, a popular tourist and educational amenity and acclaimed centre of scholarly research, offers thousands of visitors a feast of attractive, modern, user friendly displays. The KwaZulu-Natal Museum is dedicated to increasing understanding of the history of mankind in south-eastern Africa and of the Natural World, through the collection, study and display of real objects. The Museum opened its doors on 30 November 1904 and is now home to several of South Africa’s most important heritage collections. The collections are of international renown, and feature regional archaeology, African cultural products, European settler history, seashells, insects and other forms of animal life. The KwaZulu-Natal Museum is proud to be the custodian of one of the most important collections of Zulu craft objects. The largest national museum in KwaZulu-Natal, the KwaZulu-Natal Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, study and exhibition of objects of cultural and scientific value, concentrating on both the Natural and Human Sciences. The exhibition galleries are continually being upgraded to make the museum even more effective and enjoyable.

The Karkloof Canopy Tour involves Zip-lining from one platform to another along through the magnificent Karkloof forest. The tour comprises nine platforms and eight slides that zig-zag down a pristine forested valley. The scenery is spectacular and professional guides ensure that safety of each group while provide interesting facts about the forest ecology during the tour. Ages 5-95.

The beautiful and tranquil KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden specialises in the conservation of plants from the eastern region of South Africa and of rare and endangered species from elsewhere. Established in 1874, the Garden’s Victorian past is evident in its magnificent specimens of northern hemisphere plants, such as the swamp cypress, tulip trees, camphor trees, plane trees, giant figs and magnolias. One of the finest features of the Garden is the avenue of London Plane trees, which has been stunning visitors since 1908.

The multi-award winning, Durban International Convention Centre is situated in the heart of South Africa’s premier tourist city Durban. It incorporates South Africa’s first purpose built convention centre, an indoor arena and an exhibition centre. The complex is strategically located in Durban’s central business district, just minutes from hotels and beaches and approximately 35 minutes from the King Shaka International Airport. The Durban ICC is purpose-built, fully air-conditioned and comprises six convention halls that are interlinked, but separate. Halls 1-3 are classic convention and meetings spaces whilst halls 4-6 double as convention and meetings spaces and as the flat floor space for the ICC Arena, the leading indoor sports and entertainment venue in Durban which accommodates up to 10 000 spectators. The ICC Arena has full technical capacity for live broadcasts as well as house lighting suitable for TV production filming. The Centre is fully wi-fi enabled and there are two on-site generators which can fully power the centre in the event of power disruptions. Operable walls allow for venue flexibility, catering for plenary seating of up to 12 300 delegates and raked seating for 3 880 delegates. The 6 halls can be opened up to form one large venue of 9 250m² of flat floor column free space and there are three outdoor courtyard venues of over 1 000m². In addition the facility boasts up to 25 meeting rooms ranging from 43m² to 396m². In addition to the ICC Durban facilities the adjacent ICC Exhibition Centre offers up to 13 200m² of usable and flexible space across 2 halls. For large events there are other open spaces which can be used within the Durban ICC precinct where a variety of marquees and pavilions can be erected as required. Within the Durban International Convention Centre there is a Business Complex which includes banking and foreign exchange facilities, medical services, stationery and postal services.

The Durban Botanic Gardens (DBG) traces its origins to colonial times, when it was founded in 1849 for the introduction and trial of potentially useful commercial crops. The Gardens later developed collections of sub-tropical trees, palms and orchids. The Durban Botanic Gardens remains a classic botanic gardens, reflecting the universality of the plant kingdom. It has, for over 100 years, had a fine mixed arboretum of African, Asian and American trees. The Gardens are a few minutes walk from the bustling Warwick Triangle, site of one of the largest retail medicinal plant markets in the country. The Gardens hosts approximately 500 000 visitors per year, many of whom are foreign tourists.

SEA WORLD Located in the centre of uShaka Marine World is Sea World, comprising a saltwater aquarium with indoor and outdoor displays and exhibits, the iconic cargo ship wreck, the 1200 seater dolphin stadium where you’ll be entertained by the world-famous Gambit and friends, the seal stadium and penguin rookery. In addition to this, Sea World offers daily edutainment tours behind the scenes and special interactive activities such as snorkeling through the coral reefs and grottos and dive tank. WET ‘n WILD A fun fresh water world of slides and pools, uShaka’s Wet ‘n Wild caters for the adrenaline junkie and those less adventurous! This freshwater entertainment facility offers thrilling water rides, swimming pools, and other leisure amenities. Its built for adrenaline pumping action and part of it actually flows through the uShaka ship wreck. VILLAGE WALK The Village Walk is market-like, lively and characteristically Durban. The various structures will give the impression of a village, with articulated shop frontages and interdependent roofs, yet interlinked within. Restaurants, bars and shops enjoy exceptional views of uShaka and the Indian Ocean. USHAKA KIDS WORLD uShaka Kids World has been designed with kids in mind; a place where children truly have the freedom to play! Alongside the ever popular Sea World, uShaka Kids World is a haven for kids from the ages of 2yrs to 10yrs, designed with jam-packed activities and interactive areas. Boasting Africa’s biggest jungle gym, to Crabby Beach (giant sandpit) to Polly’s Paint Pen (painting paradise), and for our movie stars, Cast-Aways (show time stage area) it’s fun from sun-up to sun-down!

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is situated on the Eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is internationally acclaimed as one of the seven most magnificent botanical gardens in the world, and one of Cape Town’s Big 7 tourism attractions. The estate, covering 528 hectares, includes a cultivated garden and a nature reserve. The developed garden (36 ha) displays collections of southern African plants including many rare and endangered species. Kirstenbosch is one of a country-wide network of nine botanical gardens administered by the South African National Biodiversity Institute.

Welcome to a diamonds seekers destiny. Come and experience a day in a miner’s life, explore a “Hole” new experience. The Big Hole Kimberley. You’ll Dig It! De Beers has been mining in Kimberley for more than 120 years. The recent closure of underground operations at Kimberley Mines marked the end of underground mining in Kimberley, as we know it. De Beers’ presence in Kimberley continues, however, in the processing of the tailings resources through the multi million rand Combined Treatment Plant, as well as the Big Hole Project, a unique and exciting way for De Beers to invest in tourism activities, ultimately supporting the communities that surround Kimberley Mines.

The SA Armour Musuem displays the history of the South African Armoured Corps and the use of Armour in South Africa. History Museum in Bloemfontein, Free State.

Bram Fischer International Airport is an important gateway to the Free State, a land-locked province. Bloemfontein International Airport was officially renamed Bram Fischer International Airport by President Jacob Zuma at an historic event held at the airport on 13 December 2012. At the heart of the economy in the region, the Airport offers a world-class airport operation that caters for more than 400 000 passengers and 20 000 air traffic movements per annum. This international airport fulfills its role as an economic hub, ideally situated on the N8 Corridor, which links Bloemfontein, the industrial area of Botshabelo and Maseru in Lesotho. Bram Fischer International has been designated as an economic node and focal point for development on the corridor. The airport will continue to uphold Bram Fischer’s name and legacy by facilitating growth and development in the Free State and specifically Mangaung.

Pietermaritzburg Airport is an airport, formally known as ORIBI Airport, in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. The airport serves the city of Pietermaritzburg and surrounds as well as the outer west suburbs of Durban. In 2013 the terminal building and apron were upgraded.

King Shaka International Airport opened in May 2010, was voted the top Regional Airport for Africa in the Skytrax World Airport Awards in 2014 for the fourth year running, and was second only to Cape Town in the 2013 Airports Council International (ACI) for the Best Airport in the Middle East/Africa category. It is also rated by ACI the Best Airport in the World with 5 million passengers in 2013 and runner up in 2014 for the same category. Currently it is placed 32nd in the Skytrax Top 100 airports. King Shaka International Airport’s retail facilities range from food and beverage outlets to specialty stores, clothing stores, bookstores and convenience stores.There is also a bank, foreign currency exchange facilities, a post office and duty-free shopping facilities. The latest development is a new service station that is being constructed at the airport creating convenience for airport users.Investment and growth surrounding King Shaka International Airport (KSIA) is a major economic catalyst in the region. Currently only 5% of King Shaka International Airport traffic is international, but this sector is a growth opportunity, and Airports Company South Africa works closely with the tourism and hospitality industry to promote KZN. King Shaka International Airport was the host to the recent and successful ACI Africa conference in October 2014, and Durban has recently been chosen to host the 2015 World Routes Conference, which will attract the major decision makers in the airline and airport industry to our region.The airport was designed for passenger capacity to grow from 7, 5 million in 2010/2011 to 45 million by 2060. The 3.7km runway allows for the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747s to use the airport; and provision was made for a second runway when demand requires this. King Shaka International Airport is focused on building skills and continuously trains its people. In this, it is supported by Airports Company South Africa, which is well respected within the international aviation industry, and has tried-and-tested systems that create a framework within which the company operates.The Airports Company South Africa maxim “Forward thinking, embracing change” also represents the company’s focus as a good corporate citizen. Social Economic Development are a vital response to the socio-economic imperatives of the country, and Airports Company South Africa’s social investment projects include mobility, health and welfare, job creation, community development and education, with particular focus on projects that boost infrastructure and education based on promoting tourism in South Africa. King Shaka International Airport is also on a journey of transformation as we believe that is our corporate duty to include amongst others, capacity building, and empowerment of women, youth, and people with disabilities and to be part of the business opportunities at King Shaka International Airport.

O.R. Tambo International Airport is South Africa’s principal airport, with more than 50 percent of the country’s air passengers passing through the airport. Situated in Gauteng, the airport is ideally situated in the heart of South Africa’s commercial and industrial hub and has excellent road infrastructure linking it to johannesburg, Pretoria and the national road network. The Gautrain rapid rail system has had its first section opened, linking the airport with Sandton, and this will be extended in the next year to johannesburg and Pretoria. O.R. Tambo International Airport services airlines from all five continents and plays a vital role in serving the local. regional, intra- and inter-continental air transport needs of South Africa. It is the biggest and busiest airport in Africa. Major upgrades and expansion have been recently completed at the airport. enabling it to handle 28 million passengers a year. The motor car plays an important role in the lives of many South Africans and 0.R. Tambo International now boasts a total of 17 500 parking bays. These range from on-airport, multi-storey parkades and shaded parking to long-term off-airport facilities, with shuttle services. The airport was renamed in 2006 to honour the memory of one of our national heroes and icons, Oliver Reginald Tambo.An anti- apartheid politician and central figure in the African National Congress (ANC}, Tambo served a term as president of the ANC. It is Airports Company South Africa’s privilege and pleasure to welcome you to our beautiful South Africa, home to diversity in all its guises.We have eleven official languages representing our ethnic and cultural multiplicity, an unbelievable array of scenery to satisfy the most demanding traveller and one of the world’s most abundant fauna and flora.We even have ourvery own floral kingdom, the fynbos! Truly a world in one country.