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Home » Africa » South Africa

South Africa Travel Guide

A diverse country at the southern tip of Africa with the power of safari, clumsy penguins, incredible people, and shark-level adrenaline.

There’s something special about Nelson Mandela’s nation that make it one of the most special places on earth.  There are so many reasons why you want to come here and it’s that diversity that I think appeals to all travellers.

From vastly varied terrain, natural beauty, wanderlust-worthy wildlife, big sunshine, luxury, big waves, or outdoor adventure, South Africa does not disappoint.

This South Africa travel guide will help you plan your next vacation.

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1 Week In Cape Town Itinerary – Wine, Sharks, Lions, Tables, And Townships

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With Table Mountain as the back drop, sun-kissed coastlines, diverse culture, culinary treats, and adventurous delights, everything we saw,...
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13 Of The Most Beautiful Places In Africa – Highlights And Things To Do

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As the globe’s second-largest continent, Africa holds more wonders than you can see in just a lifetime. Evocative and...
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South Africa Travel Tips Guide – Read This Before You Go

South Africa
Is a trip to see lush mountains, animals in the wild, flapping penguins, powdery golden sand, and awesome stretches...
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How To Plan A Safari In South Africa – 9 Days In Kruger National Park And Sabi Sands

South Africa
When we were planning our honeymoon and deciding where we could go, South Africa was on the top of...
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Kruger National Park Guide For First Timers – Everything You Need To Know

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If it’s your first time at Kruger National Park, you will undoubtedly be a little overwhelmed with all the...
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Elephant Plains Game Lodge Safari Review

South Africa
When planning for our honeymoon, we were bombarded with information. We knew we wanted to do a private game...
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What It’s Really Like To Safari In South Africa

South Africa
If you’ve never been on safari – and I don’t mean one of those man-made zoo experiences that some...
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A Stoked Surfing Experience In Muizenberg

South Africa
Yes there are a lot of places you can surf in the world but there sure is something exotic...
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Once In A Lifetime Chance Shark Cage Diving In Gaansbai With Marine Dynamics

South Africa
There are not a lot of places in the world where you can be mano-a-mano with one of the...
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What To Pack For A Trip to South Africa and Seychelles

South Africa
The plains of Kruger National Park, wildlife roaming about, Table Mountain, and beach villas await. There’s so much to...
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Planning A Honeymoon To South Africa And Seychelles

South Africa
The truth is, I planned the honeymoon way before we really hit the ground running with wedding planning but...
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