Other Regions

Explore the friendliness and relaxed charm of the smaller cities to complete your South African experience.

Port Elizabeth
Nicknamed “the friendly city”, Port Elizabeth is a delightful harbour city on South Africa’s east coast offering beautiful beaches, great hotels, game parks in close proximity, a world-class casino and moderate weather all year round. It’s fast becoming known as South Africa’s watersport capital with world-class scuba diving, windsurfing, fishing and sailing.

The Garden Route
Situated about 280km from Cape Town, the Garden Route is one of the most magnificent, awe-inspiring stretches of land in South Africa, if not the world. With majestic mountains and breathtaking views, this is an eco-destination like few others and a floral kingdom that is the most varied in the world.  

Explore this beautiful region when you book into the St. James of Knysna - an exclusive, owner run, five-star Country House Hotel uniquely located on the shores of the famous Knysna Lagoon where guests enjoy exclusivity, individual attention and dedicated personal service. Receive a 25% discount when you use any American Express Card to book at the St. James of Knysna.

Bloemfontein
The capital of the Free State province, Bloemfontein (literally “fountain of flowers"), is also South Africa’s judicial capital. Attractions include the Orchid House, the Botanical Gardens and Loch Logan Waterfront with a wealth of entertainment, restaurants, pubs and shopping for people of all ages.

Rustenburg
Only 112 km from Johannesburg and not far from the famous Sun City Resort, Rustenburg is surrounded by the Magaliesburg Mountains. It lies in close proximity to a number of excellent game parks and boasts good hotels, historical buildings and the Rustenburg Ramble, a meander that takes in craft galleries, farm stalls and great places to eat.

Nelspruit
Nelspruit is the capital of Mpumalanga, the province situated on South Africa’s border with Mozambique. The area abounds in natural beauty and some of the most spectacular sites in the world are in close proximity. Be treated to exhilarating wildlife, secluded mountain retreats, wild water sports and some of South Africa's most diverse and vibrant African cultures.