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Places to visit South Africa+

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  • Cape Town

    Dominated by the Table Mountain and its silhouette, Cape Town is certainly the most exciting city in South Africa. Founded in 1652 by the Dutch, the former colony is now a sprawling city whose dynamism

    Explore Cape Town

  • Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

    The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is the result of the merging of the "Kalahari Gemsbok National Park" and the "Botswana's Gemsbok National Park" at the end of the 90's. It covers a total area of nearly

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  • Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve

    Explore Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve

  • Sun City

    Man made from the first to the last brick, spreading on 62 acres in the middle of the vast desert, Sun City is a dream, although a bit crazy, turned into reality. Somewhere between a spa resort and an

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  • The Kruger National Park

    Without doubt the most mythical animal park in Africa and because of its size, equivalent to that of Israel, is the number one animal attraction in Southern Africa. Protected since 1898, the national park

    Explore The Kruger National Park

  • Tswalu Private Game Reserve

    Here we are in the vast and beautiful Tswalu reserve, officially referred to as the 'Tswalu Private Game Reserve'. As its name suggests, it is a private place and it is not any old place in South Africa.

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  • Upington and its surrounding area

    This peaceful town of 50,000 inhabitants, founded in 1884, is certainly not the place to come if you're looking for a relaxing holiday by the sea! It does have an airport though, which is particularly

    Explore Upington and its surrounding area

In brief+

Weekly budget
£unconfirmed
Flight budget
£unconfirmed
Flight duration
 
Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
No
Vaccinations
No
Currency
Rand
Language(s)
afrikaans,
bihari,
tswana,
tsonga,
venda,
xhosa,
zulu

Overview

South Africa

Travel alert (FCO - last updated 20 January 2012): Severe flooding in Kruger Park has resulted in some roads being impassable due to fallen bridges, and a lack of power in some camps. You should monitor local media reports.

South Africa is a country of hidden treasures. Known worldwide for its wildlife parks, in particular the Kruger National Park, the country has the advantage of being by the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.

The country of South Africa spreads across more than 385,000 square miles, incorporating a variety of landscapes such as sea, mountains, plains and deserts. Akin to its various landscapes, the country has a very diverse population. These aspects combine to make South Africa the continent's leading economic power.

As far as entertainment and leisure are concerned, the beaches are a big attraction with activities such as diving and surfing on offer. Safari, beaches and sport make South Africa a destination with a lot to offer!

pros

  •  South Africa is one of the most attractive countries on the African continent in terms of natural sightseeing.
  •  The beaches are amazing.
  •  Few jet lags.
  •  The seasons are just in reverse order compared to UK.

cons

  •  In the cities, security remains a problem, particularly in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
  •  The cost of living is relatively high.

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Country Guide

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Our Editorial team's advice

The Swaziland borders close at 5:00 pm, so you should plan to stay for the night if you cross in the middle of the day as it takes about half a day to cross the land.
During your stay in Kwazulu-Natal, do not hesitate to have a stop at the small picturesque village of Santa Lucia. There you can taste delicious seafood and stay the night at hotels with attractive prices. At the port, you can rent a boat and cross the estuary watching the hippopotamus and the crocodiles. However, do not to get too close!

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The finest safari lodges in South Africa: our pick

The finest safari lodges in South Africa: our pick

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Event

11/12/2011 :
Wavescape Film Festival, Cape Town

As the big chill comes to the UK, summer comes to South Africa! As does the Wavescape Film Festival; a surf film festival in Cape Town that aims to educate people about the global plight of sharks. Between the 11 and 19 December, a selection of films and documentaries will be screened at various cinemas throughout the city, including a giant screen at Clifton 4th Beach. One of the films generating

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Meet the rangers: up close and personal with the animals

There's no doubt about it, going on an African safari is the experience of a lifetime: the relaxing lodges, the wild bushveld and of course the fascinating wildlife. However, one forgets that there is a whole team of people, both behind the scenes and on the front line, without whom this wonderful adventure would not be possible. Arguably, the most ...

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