Fockema Tours South Africa

Johannesburg will most likely be your point of entry into the country. It is the largest city in South Africa and the economic hub of Africa. In Johannesburg you have the opportunity to visit the Apartheid Museum, Voortrekker Monument, do a day trip though the township of Soweto, visit the cultural markets in the CBD, visit Nelson Mandela Square and Gold Reef City, or do the SAB World of beer tour. Johannesburg has great nightlife and has plenty of fine dining opportunities. Day trips and tours can also be arranged to the Rhino and Lion Park, Cradle of Humankind Heritage Site and the Sterkfontein Caves.

The Kruger National Park is the largest National Park in South Africa, home to the big five and many more. On a trip to South Africa, it is a must if you would like to experience a real African safari. Self-drive safari's in a private vehicle is allowed in the Kruger National Park which is very cost effective and can be arranged through our services. Day and night drives in an open safari vehicle with a professional and experienced guide is also available. Walking safari trails in the park with an armed guard can also be arranged for the adventure seekers.

Sun City is a luxury resort and casino, situated in the North West Province of South Africa. It is about 2 hours drive from Johannesburg and borders on the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Attractions at Sun City include Valley of the Waves, The Palace of the Lost City, the Sun City Casino and the vibrant nightlife. The Pilanesberg Game Reserve is a medium sized game reserve home to the big five and many more. It is rich in history and the beautiful scenery is characterized by the Pilanesberg Alkaline Ring Complex, the park's primary geological feature. Day trip safari's can be arranged to to park from Sun City with a self-drive safari, or an open safari vehicle with a professional and experienced guide. Accommodation within the Pilanesberg Game Reserve is also available.

Kosi Bay is on the East Coast of South Africa and borders the Southern tip of Mozambique. The Kosi Bay river mouth is a world heritage site and is known as “the aquarium” because of the clarity of water and the abundance of fish species. Kosi Bay is particularly famous for the traditional Tsonga fish traps, built by the Tsonga people who have made this their home for the last 1000 years. This Is a private and highly protected area where you can enjoy fishing trips, boat cruises with sundowners on the lakes, turtle tours during the egg laying season, snorkeling, safari in the Tembe Elephant Park which is home to the big 5 and much more. It is also home to some of the best scuba diving sites in the world.

Durban is the largest city in the province of Kwazulu-Natal and is a very popular tourist destination due to the sub-tropical climate and extensive beaches. Here you can visit the water park and aquarium at Ushaka Marine World, walk across the Moses Mabhida football stadium and enjoy the view of the city, hike through the Durban Botanical Gardens, surf at the Wavehouse in Gateway Shopping Centre, head to the Golden Mile Beaches, view the Umhlanga lighthouse while enjoying a cocktail at the Lighthouse Bar and enjoy the beautiful beaches, bars and restaurants on the coast.

The Drakensberg is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, with the largest and most spectacular section of it concluding in the Kwazulu-Natal province. It Compromises of beautiful cliffs, forests and waterfalls, as well as many hiking routes. There are also opportunities to try sheer-face rock climbing, abseiling, river rafting and horse riding. A helicopter ride to view the entire area is also a popular activity. The Sani Pass is the only route over the Drakensberg escarpment into the Kingdom of Lesotho. It is an exhilarating path with spectacular twists as it turns upwards through rocky cliffs that peak at 2873 meters above sea level, leading to the highest pub in Africa at the Sani Mountain Lodge.

Coffee Bay is a small town situated on the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa and is located about 250Km south of the city of Durban. The Wild Coast is one of the last beacons of unspoilt beaches, rural villages and rustic pleasures in South Africa. The surrounding countryside is rugged with high cliffs alongside the turquoise Indian Ocean. Most visitors are backpackers, giving it a real relaxed hippie atmosphere. Attractions include a hike to the famous Hole in the Wall, Cliff jumping along the Mapuzi Trail, enjoy the sunset with a drink and pizza at the local spot called Papa Zela’s, enjoying Coffee Bay Beach as well as whale watching between the months of July and December.

The Garden Route is a 300Km stretch of the south-western coast of South Africa. The name comes from the verdant and ecologically diverse vegetation encountered here, with numerous lagoons and lakes dotted along the coast. It includes towns such as Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Mossel Bay, Nature’s Valley and the city George. A must visit attraction in the area is the Knysna Heads, a stunning river mouth where two cliffs flank the entrance to the lagoon where it meets the ocean. Other attractions in the area include visiting the ostrich farms and Cango Caves at Oudshoorn, visiting the big tree in the Tsitsikamma forests, various hiking trails and the highest bridge bungee jump in the world at the Bloukrans Bridge over the Storms River. There are endless viewpoints, beaches, pubs and restaurants to choose from, making this a truly magnificent part of South Africa.

Cape Town is the second most populous city in South Africa, famous for its beautiful location in the Cape Floristic and Mountainous Region. The most well-known landmarks in Cape Town are Lions Head, Devils Peak and Table Mountain which is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. Cape Town is an incredibly diverse tourist destination with endless attractions like visiting the Cape Point Nature Reserve, hiking trails, getting up close and personal with penguins at Boulders Beach, visiting the V&A water front, doing a day trip to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years and visiting the wine region of Stellenbosch to taste some of the worlds most prestigious wines. There is also a vibrant nightlife, restaurants and multiple breweries, museums and cultural tours to enjoy. Day trips to towns in close proximity to do whale watching, shark cage diving and to the most Southern tip of Africa can also be arranged.

The West Coast of South Africa lies in the Western and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa. It is the driest section of the country home to the Karoo desert, bordering Namibia. The landscape is mostly arid to semi-arid, but the area is famous for the Namaqualand Flower Route, where every spring (between August and September), almost 4000 species of flowers bloom into life and turns the semi-desert plans of Namaqualand into a sea of colour. You can spend a day or three here driving, hiking and visiting the West Coast National Park featuring a unique arid wildlife landscape bordering the ocean. Recommended only during the blooming season.