The charm of South Africa lies in its diversity. From the land itself, its topography and climate, its fauna and flora, people and their unique cultures, to its agriculture practices which reflect the nature and diversity from subtropical to harsh, unrelenting desert… South Africa is truly a world in one country.
SOUTH AFRICA IS THE PULSATING, ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENT.
Agriculture...
The complex climate of the country has led to a diverse agricultural sector being established. Three quarters of the land is used for agriculture but only 12% of the land are suitable for dry land crop production. One of the agricultural products which takes up the largest area of farmland is maize, followed by wheat, and on a smaller scale, oats, sugar cane and sunflowers.
South Africa is a well-known producer of deciduous fruit. Very few fruits are not grown in South Africa. Another important crop is our grape from which our world-renowned award winning wines are manufactured.
The main breeds of sheep in South Africa are Merino, Dohne Merino, Dormer, Dorper and Karakul. A very successful industry in South Africa is dairy and beef cattle breeding with breeds such as the Afrikaner, Nguni, Drakensberger and Bonsmara.
Game Farming has become an increasingly popular farming style in South Africa. There are approx. 5000 game ranches and more than 4000 mixed game and livestock farms in South Africa currently. These cover over 13% of the country's total land area, compared to 5,8% of all officially declared conservation areas.
For memorable, cost-effective and professionally managed agricultural tour programs, in and outside sunny and tourist friendly South Africa contact Guttera Tours. As a professional agriculture tour operator, we offer you a combined and well-finished experience in tourism combined with a strong agriculture background.
We are proud to bring our guest's face to face with South Africa's farmers, processors and the South African Agricultural structures.
Guttera Tours was formed to design, promote and implement agriculture tours to and from South Africa. Guttera Tours uses highly skilled staff, all of whom have agriculture backgrounds. We specialise in personalising itineraries and giving you the best rates possible, to ensure that you are introduced to our friendly, professional and effective farmers. Within South Africa Guttera specialises in tours on:
- Livestock breeding
- Wool and mohair production
- Fresh produce, including top quality vegetables
- Some of the world's finest wines
- Delicious fruit that grace tables of the best restaurants in the world
- Sugarcane
- Citrus
- Tropical fruits and nuts
- Maize
- Sunflower
- Sorghum
- Modern feedlots
- Modern dairies
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Combine these with South Africa's panoramic views and the historic and world-renowned hospitality of South African farming families. For everyone who has vested interest in agriculture or just the heart's desire to work or live on a piece of land, it holds the perfect recipe for holidays, only to be dreamed of.
Our experience and knowledge of our country, its people and its agriculture will enhance your tour of the country with the most special selection of natural wonders, animals, flora, political history and a rainbow of cultures.
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