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South Africa Travel Guide

Plan your dream holiday to the rainbow nation of South Africa with the help of our handy travel guide resources. Discover the best time to visit and top attractions you should visit, and find out what visas you'll need to get there. You can find out all about currency, vaccinations, internet access and more in our Top Travel Tips and if you still need help deciding whether to pick an overland camping or lodge-accommodated safari then we have detailed guides to both. For the ultimate safari adventure, use our comprehensive guide to Africa's Big 5 and where to find them or refer to our quick guide to Africa's wildlife and when best to find them.

Best Places to Visit

From cosmopolitan cities to scenic vineyards and national parks

Best Time to Visit

Time your holiday with the seasons and discover what they mean for wildlife spotting

Top Travel Tips

All the information you'll need before you travel, including health advice

Tourist Visas

Visa requirements for South Africa and info on travelling with children

About Overland Safaris

What to expect of an overland camping safari with details on tents, trucks and more

About Lodge Safaris

What to expect of lodge-accommodated safaris with details on vehicles and guides

Safari Wildlife Guide

Where to see Africa's most popular wildlife and the best time to do so

Spotting Africa's Big 5

Our guide to the best places to see the Big 5 of lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo & leopard

Malaria Free Safaris

Recommendations for a malaria-free safari adventure in South Africa

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Tours for different traveller types

We offer hundreds of tours, and there are some tours that are best suited to certain travellers. To help you, we've put together guides to travelling in your 30s, 40s and seniors, plus tours for solo travellers, families, couples and private groups. You can thank us later!