While South Africa may be famous for animals such as leopards and cape buffalo, the country is also home to a wide variety of snakes, well known amongst herpetologists (or those studying amphibians and reptiles) and there is much of interest to learn for those who study these fascinating creatures. For example, did you know snakes usually only have one lung, stretched to about a third of their body length?

Whether you

Where in South Africa can you combine thrilling surf with ancient Indian customs and traditions? Durban, South Africa

South Africa has long been considered one of the best countries in the world for whale watching. In fact, the destination is one of just a handful of countries where you can actually see whales from dry land; although more conventionally, visitors take boat or helicopter trips out to the sea in order to spot these incredible creatures. The waters of South Africa are home to more than 37 different types of whales; the three most popular being the southern right, the humpback and the Brydes.

Hermanus

If South Africa is the whale-watching capital of the world, then Hermanus is definitely its epicentre. Tourists flock from all over the world to visit the home of the southern right whale, so named because it was long ago considered the right whale to catch. Nowadays the southern right whale is a protected species and whether it

Imagine the scenario – you are on a fabulous safari in South Africa and you find yourself face to face with a very hungry female lion, who just happens to have three hungry lion cubs to feed. Agreed, with today