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South Africa
People come to southern Africa for its natural beauty, wildlife, and sunshine, and few leave disappointed. With its immensely varied terrain supporting a rich diversity of fauna and…
There's More to Southern Africa than South Africa
Although South Africa is the best known and most visited of the southern African countries, there are actually six (or sometimes seven) other nations that make up what is commonly…
South African Safari Sensations
August 26, 2004 -- Dreaming of a South African adventure, but always thought it was beyond your reach? Fall (the South African spring) is the perfect season to make those dreams a…
South African Golf Dream
South African Golf Dream is situated on the Pinnacle Point Golf Estate in Mossel Bay located halfway the Garden Route. It features 180-degree sea views and inside views of the golf…
Today in South Africa
"South Africa's is a precarious society." So says Geoff Budlender, one of the country's leading human rights lawyers, commenting on the gap between the vision of socioeconomic justice…
History in South Africa
The history of South Africa, like any nation's, depends heavily on who is telling the tale. Under the apartheid regime, children were taught that in the 19th century, when the first…
Cuisine in South Africa
Southern Africa does not have an extensively developed cuisine to call its own, but a few signature dishes, snacks, and sweet treats are worth sampling.The most popular local cuisine…
Dateline in South Africa
Circa 8000 B.C. Southern Africa is believed by many paleontologists to be the birthplace of humanity, due to hominid remains dating back more than 4 million years. Millions of years…
Multiculturalism in South Africa
The Rainbow NationSouth African stereotypes are no simple black-and-white matter. Historically, the nation was made up of a number of widely different cultural groups that under…
South Africa's Big Game Country
Watching wild animals, dangerous and untamed, in their natural, untouched habitat brings about a deeply satisfying communion with nature. It's why we South Africans crave the bush.…
Iziko South African National Gallery
This small but illuminating state-owned gallery is arguably the most important art repository in the country despite its limited physical dimensions. Only a small portion of the…
Suggested Itineraries in South Africa
Most people fly to southern Africa to witness Mother Nature firsthand at her most powerful -- from the wonder of seeing a leopard haughtily surveying you from a branch, with her…
In Depth in South Africa
South Africa is a big country. Its northeastern border, churned out by the waters of the Limpopo River, is some 2,000km (1,240 miles) from the Cape's craggy coastline, while the…
South Africa's Handy Mandela Vacation App
It has been a year and half since Nelson Mandela died at the impressive age of 95, but there's no way his influence will be forgotten anytime soon. People traveling to South Africa…
River Cruising Comes to Southern Africa
River cruising is huge in Europe and growing in Asia, but there's one place it hasn't made deep inroads: Southern Africa.That may be about to change. CroisiEurope, the largest…
International Tourism Boom in South Africa
South Africa experienced an international tourism boom in the first five months of the year, according to the country's Tourism Ministry. The number of travelers from places like the…
Planning a Trek in South Africa
Safari Specifics: FAQWhat are the safari options available? -- Wildlife viewing and interaction is the reason most set their sights on southern Africa, which has resulted in a number…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in South Africa
Spotting Zebra Grazing on the Mountain from the Highway (Cape Town): Zebra, wildebeest, and various antelope graze on Table Mountain's slopes, literally minutes from the city center.…
Best Dining Bets in South Africa
Preparing and Eating a Cape Malay Meal (Cape Town): Typified by mild, sweet curries and stews, this cuisine is easy on the uninitiated palate. The most authentic restaurant is…
10-Day Safari in South Africa
For the southern African safari experience of a lifetime, you really need to experience Botswana's Okavango Delta or Linyanti, a desert reserve, and the abundant wildlife of South…
14-Day Safari in South Africa
Given the standards of the game-viewing and the public rest camps, this self-driving tour is definitely the best-value safari to be had on the continent: You will see everything you…
In 10 Days in South Africa
There's nothing like a good road trip, with the freedom to stop exactly where and when you like. This drive will take you through incredible scenery from the slopes of Table Mountain…
Recommended Books & Films in South Africa
As the first South African novel, The Story of an African Farm (1883) -- a beautifully rendered account of daily life in the harsh Karoo -- was written at the close of the 19th century…
The Best Outdoor Pursuits in South Africa
Paragliding Off Lion's Head and Landing on Camps Bay Beach (Cape Town): It's a breathtaking ride hovering high above Cape Town's ever-changing cityscape, the slopes of Table Mountain…
The Best National Parks in South Africa
Table Mountain National Park (Cape Town and Cape Peninsula, Western Cape): With so much natural, unfettered beauty so startlingly close to a major city, it's easy to forget that vast…