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Boosting the village economy: Phindile Sobhuza-Tshaka and her husband Thabathani of Tshaka Tours. Photos: Brian Sokutu

A century of Kruger

Kruger National Park’s 100-year milestone reflects both South Africa’s conservation history and SANParks’ efforts to shift from exclusionary “fortress conservation” to community…

Youngsters perform a Xhosa local dance at the Ngxingxolo Cultural Village

Eastern Cape’s Wild Coast has many hidden gems

It’s not only stunning: There’s so much for tourists to do!

South African Tourism promotes tourism in South Africa

Join our dynamic team as a service provider

The organisation and the opportunity

BREARD Foundation
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BREARD Foundation

Trailblazing in rural upliftment

Sertorio Mmshothola
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Sertorio Mmshothola

Founder of Ntwanano Safaris and Tours

Thebe Tourism Group
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Thebe Tourism Group

Trailblazing in Transformation

Makeda Khoza
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Makeda Khoza

Managing director: Miyelani Travel Consultants

Head Concierge
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Head Concierge

Trailblazing customer care

Noncedo Seekoei
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Noncedo Seekoei

Karoo Travel Dimensions

Lesego Sedumedi
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Lesego Sedumedi

Founder: Onroute Adventures

Virtual bus tour – 2030 (Photo Archive)

Tour 2.0

Trailblazing in the community

“From nature safaris, to adventure and culture, urban living to authentic township and rural encounters, we invited every corner of the world to join in the celebrations …” said Minister of Tourism Derek Hanekom at the Lilizela Awards

Energy and enthusiasm abounds in the tourism sector

Awards go to those with unique and authentic offerings

Winners of the National Lilizela awards

Lilizela Award winners announced

Revised grading standards will form part of quality assurance for accommodation

Founder of Bella Bonnie Guesthouse Bonni Nkosi with her employee Henry Mthombothi at Africa’s Travel Indaba at the Durban ICC.

​Travel indaba boosts small tourism businesses

‘We benefit in terms of exposure and establishing contacts’

Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre

The significance of Africa’s Travel Indaba to economic and social development

Tourism boosts businesses, trade, job creation and helps to preserve national heritage sites

South African Tourism has identified 100 experiences

100 ways to find the Madiba in you

Madiba’s Journey App allows users to view the attractions on a map, build their own itineraries and share their own journeys on social media