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From 1 July 2026, travellers entering or leaving South Africa must submit their traveller declaration online before they travel.

One hundred years ago, on 31 May 1926, the Kruger National Park was officially established, creating a sanctuary that would become one of the world's greatest conservation success stories. But the vision began much earlier: In the late 1800s, wildlife populations were declining rapidly due to uncontrolled hunting and settlement. Paul Kruger understood that Africa's wildlife needed protection if future generations were to experience its natural wonders. His vision led to the e

Mosi-oa-Tunya or Victoria Falls are among the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. The Zambezi River, which is more than 2 km wide at this point, plunges noisily down a series of basalt gorges and raises an iridescent mist that can be seen more than 20 km away. Fly in from Johannesburg to enjoy a Safari drive in Zambezi National Park, experience “The Smoke that Thunders” at Victoria Falls and cruise Zambezi River.

The National Women's Monument (Afrikaans: Nasionale Vrouemonument) in Bloemfontein, South Africa, is a monument commemorating the roughly 27,000 Boer women and children who died in British concentration camps during the Second Boer War.

Electronic Travel Authorisation: what all travellers need to know about South Africa's new visa system