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Guide Article / South Africa

The Wildest Animal Encounter in South Africa

Staring Down a Roaring Lion (private game reserves in Mpumalanga, Limpopo Province, the North-West, and Botswana): Tourists are notoriously hungry for shots of big cats, and if you…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in South Africa

Cape Town & the Winelands in South Africa

You've chosen to stay put in one region and relax. Sensible, really: You're in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, surrounded by vineyard-carpeted valleys and a whale…

Article / Packages

South Africa and Beyond from $131 Per Day

To provide you with special all-inclusive travel experiences, tour providers have put together lengthy fully-guided package deals that ensure you and your fellow trip mates enjoy the…

Guide Article / South Africa's Big Game Country

Active Pursuits in South Africa's Big Game Country

Principal among the activities on offer within the game reserves are game drives; these safaris typically last 3 to 4 hours and take place in the early morning and evening. If you are…

Guide Article / South Africa

The Best Ecolodges & Wilderness Resorts in South Africa

Morukuru (Madikwe, North-West): With no schedules, no rules, and absolutely no pressure on guests to do anything other than relax, this wonderful little lodge combines the finest in…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in South Africa

Botswana, Cape Town & Victoria Falls in South Africa

The Quick Fix: Botswana, Vic Falls & Cape Town in 1 WeekBotswana is generally considered the last untouched wilderness in Africa, Victoria Falls is a world wonder, and Cape Town…

Guide Article / In Depth in South Africa

The Lay of the Land in South Africa

Geographically, much of South Africa is situated on an interior plateau (the highveld), circled by a coastal belt which widens in the eastern hinterland to become bush savannah, or…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's South Africa

While acknowledging that there is much work ahead, South Africa has a great deal to be proud of, and the country you encounter now is nothing short of addictive -- an increasingly high…

Guide Article / South Africa's Big Game Country

Planning a Trek in South Africa's Big Game Country

The journey between Gauteng and Kruger -- a comfortable 5-hour drive with no major detours -- includes some of South Africa's most dramatically beautiful drives, and the surrounds…

Article / Family & Kids

Beat Around the Bush: South African City and Safari Getaways

April 19, 2004 -- Aware that one of their prime markets, the United States, is far away, the South African government's official tourism department has collaborated with eight US tour…

Guide Article / South Africa

The Best Places to Experience Culture & History in South Africa

Robben Island (Cape Town): A prison for political activists since the 17th century, including its most famous prisoner, Nelson Mandela, the island was commonly known as the Alcatraz of…

Article / Slideshows

You Haven't Eaten in South Africa Until You've Tasted This Food

You never forget your first bite of peri peri . The tangy pepper sauce that's slicked over fire-roasted chicken can range from slightly zesty to downright feisty, but it makes every…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

5 Best Bets for Spotting the Big Five in South Africa

Animal viewing possibilities abound, but there's no guarantee you'll see each of the five on safari. But knowing animals' habits will greatly increase your chance of success.

Article / Arts and Culture

How to Find the Best Shops in Cape Town, South Africa

For shopaholics and souvenir hunters, even the local malls in Cape Town are brimming with funky fashions and designs. Here's a list of shops to make sure you don't come home…

Article / Air Travel

Fall & Winter Fares Head Way South for the Middle East & Africa

June 8, 2004 -- Flying to Africa isn't cheap. For many destinations, you'll be lucky if you find a fare under $1,000 -- especially to South Africa, the gorgeous diamond set at the…

Article / Passportable

South African President de Klerk's Retreat Becomes All-Inclusive Beach Lodge

The coastal retreat of former South African president F.W. de Klerk has been reborn as an all-inclusive, eco-conscious lodge overlooking an untouched, nearly 4-mile (6km)-long stretch…

Article / Passportable

Do Not Disturb Until 2021: South Africa Takes Huge Gamble with Tourism

From Caribbean islands to European culture capitals, most destinations with economies that depend to a significant degree on tourism are in a hurry to welcome international visitors…

Article / Air Travel

EsCape Town: Don't Miss Out on This Boffo Fare to South Africa

Great airfares like this don't come along that often. Right now through March 31, South African Airways is offering a special fare on flights from either Atlanta or New York to either…

Article / Arts and Culture

Pat Boone Secretly Forced South Africa to Suspend Apartheid for His Concerts

The 88-year-old singer and movie star discusses taking a stand early in his career.

Article / Passportable

New UNESCO World Heritage Sites for 2024 in Italy, Malaysia, South Africa, More

UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has added 24 cultural and natural wonders to its esteemed World Heritage List of sites the organization…

Article / Air Travel

Luxury South Africa Safari, from $2,995 with Air and Six Nights' Lodging

Save more than $1,100 with this South Africa package that includes airfare, four nights at a five-star hotel in Cape Town, two nights at a luxury safari lodge, four game drives, and…

Article / Miscellaneous

Wildfire Closes Big Sur Parks, South Africa Tourism Boom, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

Article / Hotels

Coming in 2026: A New South Africa Safari Experience and All-Inclusive Resort from Club Med

The venerable all-inclusive resort brand Club Med is opening its first property in South Africa in 2026. Located in the country's eastern KwaZulu-Natal province along the Indian Ocean,…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Kenya Dig It? Blow a C-Note off Already Low Prices for African Safaris; the Same for Southeast Asia Treks

Stunning sights--and stunning savings--await you on two separate, but equally life-changing adventures available this fall and winter from Djoser.The first? An 18-day/16-night safari…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Head to South Africa This Spring! Full Tours, Including Airfare from the US and Within Country, a Safari and More For Just $1499

Let me start by saying that we have no affiliation whatsoever with smarTours, the tour operator behind this deal. But when we get a press release that makes our jaws hit the…