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Black-maned lions framed against desert dunes, powdery beaches lapped by two oceans, star-studded night skies, jagged mountains – South Africa is the place to go wild.

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South Africa has plenty of wild experiences. Here are the very best.
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Things to Know
Get excited but also be prepared for adventure. Here's what you need to know prior to your first South African safari.
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Transportation
Our top tips for traveling Africa's ninth-biggest country by air, rail or road.
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Visa Requirements
Here's what visitors to South Africa need to know about visas, paperwork and other entry requirements.
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Money and Costs
This guide to daily costs in South Africa, along with money-saving tips and tricks, can help budget travelers make their rand go farther.
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Traveling with Kids
South Africa has plenty to offer families, from safari experiences to resort stays. Here are the best kid-friendly experiences.
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Best Road Trips
South Africa is home to some of the most stunning landscapes on the planet – it's the perfect road-trip country. Here's our pick of the best.
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10 things to know before traveling to South Africa

May 17, 2023 • 8 Min read

From safety tips to guidance on local etiquette, here are things every traveler should know before going to South Africa.

Activities
The best things to do in South Africa with kids
May 3, 2023 • 7 Min read
South Africa has plenty to offer families, from safari experiences to resort stays. Here are the best kid-friendly experiences.
Destination Practicalities
How to get around in South Africa
May 2, 2023 • 6 Min read
Our top tips for traveling Africa's ninth-biggest country by air, rail or road.
Tips & Advice
How to get a tourist visa to visit South Africa
Apr 29, 2023 • 4 Min read
Here's what visitors to South Africa need to know about visas, paperwork and other entry requirements.
Destination Practicalities
The best times to visit South Africa
Apr 29, 2023 • 5 Min read
From festivals and events to the best time for safaris and whale-watching tours, this seasonal guide can help you choose when to visit South Africa.
Hiking
The 6 most beautiful road trips in South Africa
Apr 23, 2023 • 9 Min read
South Africa is home to some of the most stunning landscapes on the planet – it's the perfect road-trip country. Here's our pick of the best.
Budget Travel
12 ways to save money while traveling in South Africa
Apr 22, 2023 • 7 Min read
This guide to daily costs in South Africa, along with money-saving tips and tricks, can help budget travelers make their rand go farther.
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9 best places to visit in South Africa
Apr 18, 2023 • 6 Min read
Our top recommendations, from Cape Town to Kruger National Park.
Activities
The 15 best things to do in South Africa
Feb 27, 2023 • 14 Min read
South Africa has plenty of wild experiences. Here are the very best.
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What to eat and drink in South Africa
Nov 24, 2022 • 5 Min read
The braai (barbecue) may be a national pastime. But South Africa's culinary diversity reflects its multicultural society.