South Africa Travel Tips

Our specialized South Africa travel tips will help you with everything you ever wanted to know about travelling in this fascinating country. What is the climate like? Staying healthy on safari, transport, local customs and why you should visit. All these questions and more will be answered.

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Travel safely by being attentive and aware of your surroundings for stress-free travel in South Africa.

Africa Safari Holiday Tips

We’ve used our extensive knowledge to give you tips and answer the most frequently asked questions about African safari holidays....more

Safety in South Africa

While South Africa is a beautiful country with a lot to offer visitors, unfortunately, crime, as in all countries in the world, is a harsh reality that you need to keep in mind when travelling....more

South Africa Culture and Customs

South Africa has 11 official languages, namely Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda and Xitsonga....more

Transport in South Africa

Getting Around South Africa - Whether you’re looking entering one of the other countries in Southern Africa or self-driving to visit wildlife reserves, driving around in a car is relatively easy....more

FAQ About South Africa

Where is South Africa located? South Africa is located on the southern tip of Africa. What time zone is South Africa? South Africa is 2 hours ahead of...more

Reasons to Visit South Africa

There’s almost nothing not to love about South Africa – from its fabulous climate, with sunshine almost all year round, to a wide variety of breathtaking scenery, quaint coastal villages and cosmopolitan cities....more

South Africa Accommodation Styles

These vary from where is the best place to stay - hotels in the city or game lodges? What is the quality of the accommodation? And much more....more

South African Safari Tips

The best way to see South African wildlife is on a safari. Tourists will be able to see the country’s most unique and beautiful animals while traversing through the gorgeous African bushveld....more

Staying Healthy on Safari

Drink at least two to three quarts of water a day, and in extreme heat conditions as much as three to four quarts of water or juice....more

Wildlife Photography Tips

One of the most popular activities to do on safari is wildlife photography. Although it’s a fun hobby, it’s also a fantastic way to capture a fleeting moment in time, especially in the scenic South African bushveld....more