The arid beauty of the Namib desert is just one of Southern Africa's breathtaking landscapes (photo courtesy of NamibRand Reserve)

Southern Africa is a region loosely defined by the UN as being made up of five countries: Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland.

One of the most geographically diverse regions on the planet, it spans mountains, forests and deserts, and its numerous ecoregions support a staggering range of wildlife from traditional safari animals like lions, rhinos and kudu to the feral horses of the Namibian plains. Of course, the mix of cultures – ancient and modern, rural and urban – in Southern Africa is also simply incredible, rivalling even the most dramatic natural spectacles.

Whether you’re in the region to meet its people, ogle its animals or discover its secret and stunning places, you’re guaranteed a unique personal journey.

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WHL GROUP DESTINATION WEBSITES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

The WHL Group currently supports more than a dozen whl.travel destinations across five countries in Southern Africa, as well as a few Urban Adventures destinations. The network is constantly evolving, so be sure to check back regularly for further additions.

• Cape Town (South Africa)
• Cape Winelands (South Africa)
• Caprivi Strip (Namibia)
• Etosha National Park & North Namibia
• Garden Route (South Africa)
• Johannesburg (South Africa)
• Lesotho
• Mpumalanga Highlands (South Africa)
• Okavanga Delta (Botswana)
• Panorama Route (South Africa)
• Port Elizabeth and Addo National Park (South Africa)
• Sossusvlei & Southern Namibia
• Swaziland
• Western Kruger (South Africa)
• Windhoek & Central Namibia

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FINGER ON THE PULSE

With the WHL Group’s regional office for Africa based in Cape Town – one of Southern Africa’s greatest cities – you can follow efforts to support local partners across both the region and the continent via:

• Flickr
• Twitter: @JenAston
• YouTube

For further insights direct from our local partners, check out the following:

• Back Road Safaris (Garden Route, South Africa): Flickr
• Cape Town Hotels: Twitter
• Induna Adventures (Panorama Route and Western Kruger, South Africa): Blog - Facebook - Twitter - YouTube
• Lyon Tours and Safaris (Port Elizabeth and Addo National Park, South Africa): Blog - Facebook - Twitter
• Roc ‘n Rope Adventures (Mpumalanga Highlands, South Africa): Facebook - Twitter
• Swazi Trails Adventure (Swaziland): Blog - Circum-Swazi blog - Facebook - Flickr - YouTube
• Urban Walkabout (Johannesburg, South Africa): Blog - Facebook - Twitter
• Winelands Experience (Cape Winelands, South Africa): Facebook - Twitter

For yet more information about whl.travel and its local partners in Southern Africa, read the following articles:

• Swazi Trails turns 21 in tourism (from Travelwires.com)
• Swazi Trails and Dirty Boots circumnavigates Swaziland in 12 days (from Travelwires.com)
• whl.travel unveils Garden Route franchise (from Travelwires.com)