South Africa is country of huge variety, offering something for everyone: magnificent beaches for sun-worshippers, beautiful unspoiled countryside and an abundance of stunning wildlife, for nature-lovers, one of the world’s most popular cities (Cape Town), an abundance of mountains and countless miles of coastline for sportspeople, vibrant nightlife for the jet set, fine wines for oenophiles, a range of cuisines for gourmets, rock art stretching back to the dawn of homo sapiens sapiens for culture vultures, and tranquillity for the stressed. 

Few other countries in the world offer such an exhilarating mixture of beauty, culture, history, nature and friendliness, and as a location for a holiday, retirement or permanent home, South Africa has few rivals. South Africans of all racial and cultural backgrounds tend to be open and welcoming, keen to introduce foreigners to their country and share its attractions but also refreshingly realistic and honest about the challenges their country is facing. In addition to offering a wide choice of properties and generally good value, South Africa enjoys a pleasant climate for most of the year, particularly along the coasts.