South Africa

South Africa is a country that contains multitudes—opulent coastal cities, rugged mountain ranges, arid deserts, and vibrant townships filled with life and music. Its colonial legacy is long and painful, from Dutch and British occupation to the deep scars of apartheid. But South Africa also gave the world icons of resilience and justice like Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Today, it’s a land of breathtaking contrasts: Kruger National Park’s untamed wildlife, Cape Town’s pastel-colored Bo-Kaap neighborhood, and the thunderous majesty of Victoria Falls. South Africa is complicated and beautiful, broken and healing—always in motion, always telling its story.