South Africa Travel Guide

South Africa pairs Cape Town's mountain-and-coastline setting with access to some of the continent's best-known wildlife reserves, making it one of the more logistically straightforward ways to combine a city trip with a safari.

Best time to visit

November to March (the Southern Hemisphere summer) is generally best for Cape Town; safari timing varies by reserve.

Destinations in South Africa

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Cape Town

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Table Mountain rises directly over the city center, with vineyards, penguin colonies, and some of the world's most dramatic coastal drives all within a short trip of downtown — a rare combination of city, mountain, and ocean in one place.

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