Hotels in South Africa

Hotels in South Africa

Numerous tourists and other visitors like to travel to the African nation of South Africa. Some may like to see the culture, history, tourist attractions, entertainment, sports facilities and the wilidife and landscapes and scenery of the nation. Some may want to see the wildlife and the landscapes. Some may want to see the coastal or the inland regions with African wildlife. Some may want to see the famous cities or the smaller towns. Some may want to saee the beach resorts and other beaches. Some tourists may want a hotel that is large or small. Some may want a hotel that has good views. Some may want a hotel that has good access to scenery, culture and to tourism, some may want a hotel that has a decent reputation. Some may want hotels that are luxury or cheap.

hotels in south africa

South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa. The South African coast stretches 2,798 kilometres and borders both the Atlantic and Indian oceans. To the north of South Africa lie Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland, while the Kingdom of Lesotho is an independent enclave surrounded by South Africa.

Modern human beings have inhabited South Africa for more than 100,000 years. A century and a half after the discovery of the Cape Sea Route, the Dutch East India Company founded a refreshment station at what would become Cape Town in 1652. Cape Town became a British colony in 1806. European settlement expanded during the 1820s as the Boers (original Dutch, Flemish, German and French settlers) and the British 1820 Settlers claimed land in the north and east of the country. Conflicts arose among the Xhosa, Zulu and Afrikaner groups. However, the discovery of diamonds and later gold triggered the conflict known as the Anglo-Boer War as the Boers and the British fought for the control of the South African mineral wealth. Although the Boers were defeated, limited independence was given to South Africa in 1910 as a British dominion. Anti-British policies focused on ultimate independence which was achieved in 1961 when South Africa was declared a republic. The leading National Party legislated for a continuation of racial segregation begun under Dutch and British colonial rule, Boer republics, and subsequent South African governments (and which in 1948 became legally institutionalized segregation known as apartheid), despite opposition both in and outside of the country. In 1990 the then president FW de Klerk began to dismantle this legislation, and in 1994 the first democratic election was held in South Africa. This election brought Nelson Mandela and the current ruling party, the African National Congress to power, and the country rejoined the Commonwealth of Nations.

Boer is the Dutch word for farmer which came to denote the descendants of the proto Afrikaans-speaking pastoralists of the eastern Cape frontier in Southern Africa during the 18th century as well as those who left the Cape Colony during the 19th century to settle in the Orange Free State, Transvaal (together known as the Boer Republics) and to a lesser extent Natal. Their primary motivation for leaving the Cape was to escape British rule as well as the constant border wars between the British imperial government and the native tribes on the eastern frontier.

The Zulu are the largest South African ethnic group who live mainly in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Small numbers also live in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Mozambique. Their language, isiZulu, is a Bantu language; more specifically, part of the Nguni subgroup. The Zulu Kingdom played a major role in South African History during the 19th and 20th centuries. Under apartheid, Zulu people were classed as third-class citizens and suffered from state sanctioned discrimination. They remain today the most numerous ethnic group in South Africa, and now have equal rights along with all other citizens.

Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. It is one of the country's three capital cities, serving as the executive (administrative) and de facto national capital; the others are Cape Town, the legislative capital, and Bloemfontein, the judicial capital. Pretoria is the transitional area between the Highveld and the Bushveld, approximately 50 km north of Johannesburg in the north east of South Africa. It lies in a warm, well sheltered, fertile valley, surrounded by the hills of the Magaliesberg range, 1,370 m above sea level.

Bloemfontein is the capital city of the Free State Province of South Africa as well as one of the nation's three capitals, being the judicial capital. The city's Sesotho name is Mangaung, meaning place of cheetahs. Bloemfontein is popularly and poetically known as the city of roses, owing to the abundance of these flowers and the annual rose festival held there.

Cape Town is the second most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the metropolitan municipality of the City of Cape Town. It is the provincial capital of the Western Cape, as well as the legislative capital of South Africa, where the National Parliament and many government offices are located. Cape Town is famous for its harbour as well as its natural setting in the Cape floral kingdom, including such well-known landmarks as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Cape Town is one of the most popular South African destinations for tourism.

Johannesburg also known as Joburg, is the largest city in South Africa. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa. While Johannesburg does not form one of South Africa's 3 capital cities, it does house the Constitutional Court – South Africa's highest court. Johannesburg is located in the eastern plateau area of South Africa known as the Highveld, at an elevation of 1,753 metres. The former CBD is located on the south side of the prominent ridge called the Witwatersrand (Afrikaans: White Water's Ridge) and the terrain falls to the north and south. By and large the Witwatersrand marks the watershed between the Limpopo and Vaal rivers. The north and west of the city has undulating hills while the eastern parts are flatter.

List of cities and towns in KwaZulu-Natal

Amajuba

Charlestown, Dannhauser, Hattingspruit, Madadeni, Newcastle, Utrecht

eThekwini

Amanzimtoti, Catoridge, Doonside, Drummond, Durban, ekuPhakameni, Hillcrest, Illovo Beach, Inanda, Isipingo Beach, Karridene, Kingsburgh, Kloof, KwaMashu, La Lucia, La Mercy, Mount Edgecombe, New Germany, Pinetown, Queensburgh, Tongaat, Umbogintwini, Umdloti, Umgababa, Umhlanga Rocks, Verulam, Warner Beach, Westville, Winkelspruit

iLembe

Ballito, KwaDukuza - previously known as Stanger, Salt Rock

Sisonke

Bulwer, Cedarville, Franklin, Himeville, Ixopo, Kokstad, Matatiele, Swartberg, Umzimkulu, Underberg

Ugu

Harding, Hibberdene, Ifafa Beach, Margate, Palm Beach, Park Rynie, Pennington, Port Edward, Port Shepstone, Ramsgate, Scottburgh, Sezela, Shelly Beach, Southbroom, St Michael's-on-Sea, Umkomaas, Umtentweni, Umzinto, Umzumbe, Uvongo, Widenham

uMgungundlovu

Balgowan, Boston, Byrne, Dargle, Hilton, Howick, Impendile, Merrivale, Mooiriver, New Hanover, Nottingham Road, Pietermaritzburg - Capital, Richmond, Wartburg, York

UMkhanyakude

Hluhluwe, Ingwavuma, Mkuze, Mtubatuba, St Lucia, Ubombo

Umzinyathi

Dundee, Glencoe, Greytown, Kranskop, Muden, Pomeroy, Wasbank

uThukela

Bergville, Colenso, Elandslaagte, Estcourt, Ladysmith, Weenen, Winterton

Uthungulu

Babanango, Empangeni, Eshowe, Mandini, Melmoth, Mtunzini, Richards Bay

Zululand

Louwsburg, Mahlabatini, Nongoma, Paulpietersburg, Pongola, Ulundi, Vryheid,

List of cities and towns in Gauteng

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

Alexandra, Johannesburg, Lenasia, Midrand, Randburg, Roodepoort, Sandton, Soweto

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality

Alberton, Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan, Daveyton, Devon, Duduza, Edenvale, Germiston, Impumelelo, Isando, Katlehong, Kempton Park, KwaThema, Nigel, Reiger Park, Springs, Tembisa, Thokoza, Tsakane, Vosloorus, Wattville

City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality

Atteridgeville, Centurion, Hammanskraal, Irene, Mamelodi, Pretoria, Soshanguve

Sedibeng District Municipality

Emfuleni Local Municipality

Boipatong, Bophelong, Evaton, Sebokeng, Sharpeville, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging

Midvaal Local Municipality

Meyerton

Lesedi Local Municipality

Heidelberg, Ratanda

Metsweding District Municipality

Kungwini Local Municipality

Bronkhorstspruit, Ekangala, Bronberg

Nokeng sa tae mane Local Municipality

Bronkhorstspruit, Cullinan, Hammanskraal, Refilwe, Zithobeni

West Rand District Municipality

Merafong City Local Municipality

Carletonville, Khutsong

Mogale City Local Municipality

Kagiso, Kromdraai, Krugersdorp, Magaliesburg, Muldersdrift

Randfontein Local Municipality

Mohlakeng, Randfontein

Westonaria Local Municipality

Bekkersdal, Westonaria

List of cities and towns in the Free State

Eastern Free State

Arlington, Bethlehem, Clarens, Clocolan, Cornelia, Excelsior, Ficksburg, Fouriesburg, Harrismith, Hobhouse, Kestell, Ladybrand, Lindley, Marquard, Memel, Paul Roux, Petrus Steyn, Phuthaditjhaba, Reitz, Rosendal, Senekal, Steynsrus, Swinburne, Tweespruit, Van Reenen, Vrede, Warden, Winburg

Lejweleputswa (formerly GoldFields)

Allanridge, Boshof, Bothaville, Brandfort, Bultfontein, Dealesville, Hennenman, Hertzogville, Hoopstad, Kgotsong, Makeleketla, Odendaalsrus, Theunissen, Ventersburg, Verkeerdevlei, Virginia, Welkom, Wesselsbron, Winburg

Northern Free State

Deneysville, Edenville, Frankfort, Heilbron, Koppies, Kroonstad, Oranjeville, Parys, Sasolburg, Tweeling, Viljoenskroon, Villiers, Vredefort

Transgariep

Bethulie, Bloemfontein, Botshabelo, Dewetsdorp, Edenburg, Fauresmith, Itumeleng, Jacobsdal, Jagersfontein, Koffiefontein, Luckhoff, Mangaung, Petrusburg, Philippolis, Reddersburg, Rouxville, Smithfield, Springfontein, Thaba Nchu, Trompsburg, Van Stadensrus, Wepener, Zastron

List of cities and towns in Mpumalanga

Escarpment

Belfast, Dullstroom, Graskop, Lydenburg, Machadodorp, Ohrigstad, Pilgrim's Rest, Sabie, Waterval Boven, Waterval Onder

Grass and Wetlands

Amersfoort, Amsterdam, Badplaas, Breyten, Carolina, Chrissiesmeer, Ermelo, Morgenzon, Perdekop, Piet Retief, Volksrust, Wakkerstroom

Highveld and Cosmos

Balfour, Bethal, Delmas, Greylingstad, Groblersdal, Kinross, KwaMhlanga, Loopspruit, Marble Hall, Middelburg, Secunda, Siyabuswa, Standerton, Trichardt, Vaalbank, Witbank

Lowveld

Barberton, Hazyview, Hectorspruit, Kaapmuiden, Komatipoort, Malelane, Nelspruit, Skukuza, White River, Bushbuckridge

List of cities and towns in Limpopo

Bushveld

Bela Bela (previously Warmbaths), Lephalale (previously Ellisras), Modimolle (previously Nylstroom), Naboomspruit(Mookgopong), Thabazimbi, Vaalwater (previously named Mabatlane from 2006-2007)

Capricorn

Haenertsburg, Mokopane (previously Potgietersrus), Polokwane (previously Pietersburg)

Soutpansberg

Alldays, Bandelierkop, Louis Trichardt (from June 2003 to March 2007 changed to Makhado), Musina (previously Messina), Thohoyandou, Vivo

Valley of the Olifants

Bosbokrand, Duiwelskloof (renamed in 2004 to Modjadjiskloof), Gravelotte, Hoedspruit, Klaserie, Letsitele, Leydsdorp, Ofcolaco, Phalaborwa, Tzaneen

List of cities and towns in the Northern Cape

Diamond Fields

Barkly West, Campbell, Delportshoop, Douglas, Griquatown, Hartswater, Jan Kempdorp, Kimberley, Modder River, Warrenton, Windsorton

Green Kalahari

Andriesvale, Askham, Groblershoop, Kakamas, Kanoneiland, Keimoes, Kenhardt, Onseepkans, Pofadder, Upington

Hantam Karoo

Brandvlei, Calvinia, Carnarvon, Fraserburg, Loeriesfontein, Nieuwoudtville, Sutherland, Van Wyksvlei, Williston

Kalahari

Beeshoek, Danielskuil, Dibeng, Hotazel, Kathu, Kuruman, Olifantshoek, Postmasburg, Van Zylsrus

Namaqualand

Aggeneys, Alexander Bay, Carolusberg, Concordia, Garies, Hondeklip, Kamieskroon, Kleinzee, Nababeep, Okiep, Pella, Port Nolloth, Soebatsfontein, Springbok, Steinkopf

Upper Karoo

Britstown, Colesburg, Copperton, De Aar, Hanover, Hopetown, Hutchinson, Loxton, Marydale, Norvalspont, Noupoort, Orania, Petrusville, Philipstown, Prieska, Richmond, Strydenburg, Three Sisters, South Africa, Vanderkloof, Victoria West, Vosburg,

List of cities and towns in the North West Province

Bophirima District Municipality

Amalia, Bray, Ganyesa, Mareetsane, Mothibastad, Pampierstad, Reivilo, Schweizer-Reneke, Setlagole, Stella, Taung, Tosca, Vryburg

Bojanala Platinum District Municipality

Babelegi, Beestekraal, Brits, Broederstroom, Derby, Ga-Rankuwa, Hartbeespoort, Hekpoort, Jericho, Koster, Kroondal, Maanhaarrand, Mabopane, Magaliesburg, Marikana, Mogwase, Mooinooi, Ramokoka, Rustenburg, Skeerpoort, Swartruggens, Tlhabane, Lethabong/Haartebeesfontien

Central District Municipality

Coligny, Delareyville, Ganyesa, Groot Marico, Lehurutshe, Lichtenburg, Mareetsane, Mafikeng, Mmabatho, Ottosdal, Ottoshoop, Sannieshof, Zeerust

Southern District Municipality

Bloemhof, Christiana, Fochville, Hartbeesfontein, Klerksdorp, Leeudoringstad, Makwassie, Orkney, Potchefstroom, Stilfontein, Ventersdorp, Wolmaransstad

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