The rainbow country at the southern tip of Africa really lives up to the nickname. Here you will find chalk-white beaches, lush vineyards, mighty green mountains, and sand-colored savannah with wild animals. A holiday in South Africa can include sunbathing and swimming, hiking, wine tasting, and safaris - or a perfect combination of everything.

South Africa is simply a country where you will find most things. Experience tourism, food experiences, wildlife, and last but not least relaxation in hotels with a high standard.

Things to see and do in South Africa * Cape Town - dine at gourmet restaurants, swim with penguins, visit Robben Island Prison Island * Garden Route - rent a car and drive along with one of the world's most beautiful car routes * Wineries - take a car ride in the Stellenbosch wine district, and taste of affordable wines of the highest quality * Safari - Kruger Park is perhaps the country's most famous safari park, Aquila Game Reserve is closer to Cape Town * Golf - test top-rated courses around Cape Town and Stellenbosch * Surfing - wave surfing, windsurfing or kitesurfing - the coast around Cape Town is perfect

Even more, reasons to travel to South Africa In addition to all the experiences that await, there are several other reasons to travel to South Africa. The climate is very pleasant with an even temperature. There is no big-time difference compared to Norway, so you do not have to think about jet lag. The price level is low, here you can eat a good three-course dinner for just a few hundred bucks - and when it comes to good wines, you can make decent bargains.

Flights to South Africa with TUI With TUI you fly to Cape Town and can choose from several destinations in the Western Cape: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, and False Bay, to name a few.

South African Embassy in Norway, tel. 23 27 32 20. Visas are usually not required for stays of up to 90 days if you are a Nordic citizen. The passport must be valid for at least 30 days after return. Children under the age of 18, even in the company of an adult, must be able to show an extended identity card in English ordered via the tax authorities. For Nordic citizens born outside Norway, other rules may apply. Please also note that you may be refused entry with a temporary/damaged passport and that a visa may be required for stopovers. Contact the embassy/consulate for more information. When visiting or stopping in a yellow fever-affected country, a so-called yellow card with a valid vaccination against yellow fever is required.