South Africans are celebrating after winning the bid to host the Fifa World Cup of Soccer in 2010 . This is an ideal opportunity to show the world just what South Africa has to offer the millions of soccer fans out there. Major preparations are underway for the greatest soccer spectacle in the world. This include preparing the international airports as well as upgrading of accommodation establishments and opening of new hotels , bed and breakfasts, lodges and more to cater for the influx of overseas tourists to South African tourist hotspots . Soccer Stadiums are also being upgraded in all the major cities where the world cup football games will be played.

Even tour companies are making sure that holiday seekers, soccer spectators and participants of the game will have a truely south african experience when not within the stadium confines.

South Africa is making tremendous progress in this regard. The whole country is on board and so excited to show case the very best of South Africa and it's tourism industry.

Seeing that the Soccer World Cup will be played in various South African cities, there is a perfect chance to experience all the wonderful things South Africa has to offer like the Cape Winelands, the Garden Route, cultural and battlefields experiences in Kwa-Zulu Natal , the beautiful beaches of the Western Cape, wide open spaces in the Free State, game viewing and safari expeditions in the North West and Mpumalanga, the mountains of Limpopo, the peaceful and warm beaches in the Eastern Cape, as well as the world's biggest elephants, additional safari expeditions in Limpopo as well as culture galore in Gauteng.

South Africa welcomes the world to fully enjoy its holiday destinations , unique accommodation, dining and other experiences .