South Africa

South Africa combines big-game reserves, a mountainous Cape coastline, winelands and a difficult, well-documented history within one road trip. Self-driving is normal and the road network is good. Costs are low relative to Europe, which makes safaris and fine dining unusually accessible.

Cities

Cape Town

Cape Town sits between Table Mountain and two oceans, with beaches, vineyards and a national park inside the city boundary. The weather changes fast on the mountain, so flexible planning matters. Four days covers the mountain, the peninsula drive, the winelands and the historical sites.

When to go

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• Autumn: Harvest in the winelands, mild and clear.
• Winter: Dry bush and the best game viewing; wet and cool in the Cape.
• Spring: Whale season on the Cape coast and wildflowers in Namaqualand.

Entry & visas

Entry rules for this country aren't published here yet.

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