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Tips
Our tips contain a series of mini-articles about different aspects of travel in South Africa. If there's something you still want to know, just ask
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Weather and when to go
South Africa is a large country - five times the size of the United Kingdom, for example. It also has a range of terrains ranging from...
South Africa Made Easy
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Driving in South Africa
South Africa drives on the left - so the same as the United Kingdom if you have driven there. Distances are in kilometres. Driving in the...
South Africa Made Easy
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Things to do
There is an abundance of superb things to do and here's a great selection. The bulk of these will be from Get Your Guide (and some from...
South Africa Made Easy
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Cape Town airport
Cape Town (CPT) airport serves the western side of South Africa and acts as the gateway to other airports in southern Africa. It's the...
South Africa Made Easy
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Transport
Our focus here is Cape Town but much of what is written below will apply to the whole country. ​ Airport The airport for Cape Town is...
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Cape Town highlights
Cape Town is a large city that is right by the ocean and has mountains that feel like they are right in the city. That means there is a...
South Africa Made Easy
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Parks and reserves
South Africa is known for its wildlife and this can vary from area to area. The first distinction is between national parks and...
South Africa Made Easy
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Wine in South Africa
South Africa is well known for its wine with the first bottle being produced in Cape Town in 1659. It experienced a real boom after...
South Africa Made Easy
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Food and Drink
South Africa has such a range of climates and terrains that it is able to offer an extensive range of raw ingredients. In addition, the...
South Africa Made Easy
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Tipping
Tipping is one of those things that seems to cause some travellers a lot of concerns, wondering how the "rules" in their own country...
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Day to Day needs
We have compiled a range of useful things to know. Think something is missing? Just let us know. Arrival Process It is the same as all...
South Africa Made Easy
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Emergency
We all hope we won't need any help in an emergency but it's always useful to know a few things in advance, just in case. It's always...
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