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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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