Quick Facts:
Capital cities: Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial)
Languages: 11 official languages, including English, Zulu, Xhosa, and Afrikaans
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Electricity: Type M plug (3 round pins); voltage is 230V, 50Hz
From safari game drives and dramatic coastlines to world-class vineyards and buzzing cities, South Africa is a destination that offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences for every kind of traveller. Whether you’re chasing sunsets along the Garden Route or waking up to elephants outside your lodge, this country has a magic that stays with you long after you leave.
Where to Go:
If you’re dreaming of wildlife and wide-open savannahs, head to Kruger National Park for a Big Five safari adventure. For wine tastings and mountain views, don’t miss the charming towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Craving coastal beauty? The Garden Route offers road trip perfection, dotted with lagoons, cliffs, and beach towns like Knysnaand Plettenberg Bay. For urban vibes, Cape Town is a must — hike Table Mountain, explore Bo-Kaap, and take in the scenery from the iconic Cape of Good Hope.
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