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South Africa

A world in one country — Big Five safaris, the dramatic Cape, winelands, and a wild coastline, with excellent value for the experience.

— · — — °C Best: May–Sep (prime safari) · Nov–Mar (Cape summer)
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Cape Town beneath Table Mountain
Cape Town beneath Table Mountain
Rhino on the road, big-game reserve
Rhino on the road, big-game reserve
The Twelve Apostles, Camps Bay
The Twelve Apostles, Camps Bay
Capital
Pretoria (administrative)
Language
English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa +
Currency
ZAR (South African Rand)
Power
230 V · plug type C, D, M, N
Best time
May–Sep (prime safari) · Nov–Mar (Cape summer)
Now in Cape Town
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The South African soul

What makes South Africa, South Africa

Table Mountain
The Big Five
Cape vineyards
Two oceans
Braai & biltong
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Gear up

Travel gear for South Africa

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Plan & book

Get to South Africa & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in South Africa

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Travel essentials

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Where to go

Notable places in South Africa

Cape Town beneath Table Mountain
Cape Town beneath Table Mountain
01

Cape Town

Table Mountain, the Cape of Good Hope, penguin beaches, and the V&A Waterfront.

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White rhino crossing, big-game country
White rhino crossing, big-game country
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Kruger National Park

One of Africa’s great game reserves — self-drive or lodge safaris for the Big Five.

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The Twelve Apostles over the sea
The Twelve Apostles over the sea
03

Garden Route

A scenic coastal drive of forests, lagoons, and adventure towns between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.

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A Cape Winelands cellar
A Cape Winelands cellar
04

Winelands

Stellenbosch and Franschhoek — Cape Dutch estates and world-class wine an hour from the city.

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Scenes of South Africa

From the bushveld to the Cape of Storms

A Kalahari lion
A Kalahari lion
Blyde River Canyon, Panorama Route
Blyde River Canyon, Panorama Route
Table Mountain across Table Bay
Table Mountain across Table Bay
An elephant in the bush at dusk
An elephant in the bush at dusk
The big picture

About South Africa

A world in one country — Big Five safaris, the dramatic Cape, winelands, and a wild coastline, with excellent value for the experience.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Rhino and calf on the savanna
Before you fly

Visa info

South Africa visa: Many nationalities (US, UK, EU, Australia) enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Check South Africa’s Home Affairs rules for your passport.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with South Africa's Department of Home Affairs or your nearest embassy for your nationality before booking flights.
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