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South Africa Travel Guide

A complete travel guide to South Africa's main attractions including Cape Town, Durban, Kruger National Park and Johannesburg. Information about Safari's, surfing, wine-tasting, transport, accommodations, photos, travelogues and more to help you plan your trip.
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Travel Guide
A travel guide to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Find out how to buy World Cup tickets, where the World Cup stadiums are, where to buy World Cup package tours, how to get to South Africa, how to get around South Africa, where the 2010 Fan Parks are and much more.
South Africa's Top Attractions
Travel to South Africa and Visit These Top Attractions. Travel information about South Africa's top attractions include Cape Town, Knysna, the Drakensberg, Durban, Soweto, Kruger National Park, Hogsback, Hermanus and the Cape Winelands. Find out what to see and where to stay at each of these destinations.
Best Things to do in South Africa
South Africa is full of surprises and my top 10 list of things to do includes riding an Ostrich, canoeing through a desert in bloom, riding a steam train, spending the night in a very luxurious tree-house, cage-diving with the Great White shark and checking out a local soccer (football) game.
South Africa Travel Information
South Africa travel information including health and safety tips, visa requirements, national holidays, currency, weather, transport to and around South Africa and more.
South Africa's Climate and Weather
Find out average annual temperatures, rainfall, and today's weather in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. There's also information about the climate in the Drakensberg Mountains and Karoo Desert.
South Africa Family Vacations
South Africa family vacation and safaris. Recommended family-friendly itineraries for South Africa, tips on bringing your children to South Africa, self-drive options, malaria-free safari options and more.
Best Hotels in South Africa
South Africa's top ten hotels include the ultimate luxurious safari lodges, beach hotels and mountain getaways. The best hotels in South Africa were chosen for their unique accommodation styles in beautiful settings.
Is it Safe to Travel to South Africa?
Is it safe to travel in South Africa? South Africa has a very high crime-rate but as a tourist you are less likely to be a victim of crime. Tips on basic safety precautions and links to further information.
Renting a Car in South Africa
Renting a car in South Africa. Information about why you should rent a car in South Africa, driving tips, distances, recommended car rental companies, Self-Drive Tours in South Africa and more.
South Africa Basic Map and Facts
A basic map of South Africa and country facts including a brief history, economic overview, population statistics, languages spoken, ethnic groups and more.
Guide to Cape Town
This Travel Guide to Cape Town, South Africa, will help you find accommodation, transportation and highlight the best things to see and do in Africa's most beautiful city. Travel to Cape Town and hike up Table Mountain, sunbathe at one of Cape Town's many beaches, tour the townships and enjoy some excellent wine in Cape Town's historic Winelands. This guide to Cape Town includes some excellent photos of all the major sights.
Rovos Rail
About.com Honeymoon's Guide recently enjoyed a trip on Rovos Rail, one of the most luxurious trains in the world. Their vintage trains roll through spectacular scenery and covers some of Southern Africa's finest destinations.
Malaria Free Safaris in Africa
Malaria free safaris can be experienced in many parts of South Africa. Find out where to stay and see the "Big Five" and much more on a malaria-free safari in South Africa's Eastern Cape region, Waterberg, Madikwe and the North Province. Malaria free safaris are perfect for families traveling with children, the elderly, and anyone who can't or doesn't like the idea of taking anti-malaria medication.
Nelson Mandela Tour of South Africa
Nelson Mandela Tour. Tour South Africa in Nelson Mandela's footsteps, from the beautiful Wild Coast to Johannesburg and Cape Town. Visit Soweto, Apartheid Museum, Robben Island and more for this fascinating historical tour.
Diving With Great White Sharks
Cage diving with the Great White Shark in South Africa is one of the best adventure travel options Africa has to offer. It's a bit like experiencing a shark attack without the scars. Certainly a once in a lifteime opportunity to see the Great White Shark since there isn't a single one in captivity. This guide to Great White Shark diving in South Africa will inspire you to take the plunge into "shark alley".
When to go on Safari
When to go on Safari. Find out the best time to go on an African safari in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Zambia. There's also a month by month guide to the best safari destinations in Africa as well as a guide for those interested in the best time to see gorillas, chimpanzees, birds and whales.
Family Safaris in Africa
Information about family safaris in Africa. Recommended family-friendly safaris, accommodations and countries to visit in Africa. Tips on keeping your children happy and safe while on safari in Africa.
Safari Planner
Most trips to South Africa will include a safari or two. Use my Safari Planner to help you make sense of all the safari options out there.
Recycled Art from South Africa
Recycled Art from South Africa
Top Places to Visit in Southern Africa
When you visit Southern Africa make sure you include a safari in South Luangwa, Okavango Delta, Kruger and Chobe. Hike South Africa's Wild Coast and enjoy a gourmet meal in Cape Town. Dive with schools of sharks and relax on the finest beaches on Mozambique's Quirimbas Archipelago. Get sprayed by the world's mightiest waterfall, the Victoria Falls.
South Africa Travel Blog
One of the best South African travel resources I have come across. There are tips on how to deal with power failures, what adapter plug to bring to South Africa, hotel reviews, shopping hours and more. The blog is written by Ben Williams an American who has lived in South Africa for the past ten years.
Attractions and Destinations
An excellent site covering all the major attractions South Africa has to offer, and there are an awful lot of them! A handy Top 10 list will help you choose the best of the bunch.
South Africa Game Reserves
South Africa has many Game Parks, some private some not. Here's a comprehensive list of all of them separated by region. Some of the newer private parks are excellent and you can see the Big Five without having to go up to Kruger if you want to stay in the South.
Accommodations
Excellent directory of South African hotels, bed and breakfasts, game lodges, camping sites, spas, backpacker hostels and more.
Kruger National Park
The definitive site to Kruger National Park, South Africa's top safari destination. Reservations, accommodation, bookings, enquiries and maps.

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