South Africa has once again earned its place among the world’s top travel destinations, ranking 4th in the Telegraph Travel Awards 2025, as voted by more than 20,000 readers of the UK-based publication.
Whether it’s whale-watching in Hermanus, wine tasting in Stellenbosch, hiking the Drakensberg, soaking up the sun on KwaZulu-Natal sun-drenched beaches such as Ballito and Umhlanga Rocks or enjoying glorious Cape Town, South Africa remains one of the most captivating places on earth notwithstanding its many political and economic challenges.
The 2025 awards for the best country saw New Zealand reclaim the top spot, followed by Japan and India, with South Africa holding strong in the top five, ahead of destinations such as Greece, Australia and the Maldives.
This follows Cape Town being recognised as the world’s best city in the cities category of the awards!
South Africa, a full continent’s worth of adventure in a single country.
The Telegraph’s Travel Awards 2025
Praised for its breathtaking diversity — from Big Five safaris and dramatic road-trip coastlines to award-winning wine regions and vibrant cities — South Africa continues to be celebrated for offering a full continent’s worth of adventure in a single country.
Cape Town – Best City in the World 2025 | Time Out
The Telegraph credited South Africa for its unforgettable wildlife, rich cultures, warm hospitality, and astonishing natural beauty — all at an exceptional value for travellers, thanks to the rand’s* favourable exchange rate.
*The Rand, South Africa’s currency.
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