South Africa is home to some of the finest beaches in the world. From the unspoiled coastal stretch of Cape Vidal in KwaZulu-Natal to the Eastern Cape’s well-known Wild Coast, from the penguin colony of Boulders Beach to sun kissed Camps Bay in the Western Cape … when it comes to beautiful beaches, South Africa is definitely in the running for having some of the best.

Once on the beaches in South Africa there is a wealth of activities to do such as hiking around the coastal routes, scuba diving, water sports and joining in with local events that are held there.

South Africa may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about a summer holiday, but with the weather pretty much guaranteed, it should definitely be on everyone’s list of places to visit.

The country also boasts a huge amount of history that can be enjoyed and admired by people of all ages.