Travel destinations in South Africa! Here you will find inspiration for places to visit in South Africa. Do you like dramatic nature, safaris with exotic animals or maybe food and wine? Here are our top tips for travelling to South Africa!
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Why travel to South Africa?
South Africa, formally the Republic of South Africa, is a country in southern Africa, which you will find in the far south of the African continent. South Africa borders Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe to the north and Mozambique and Swaziland to the east. The country of Lesotho is an enclave within South Africa.
South Africa is an exciting country to visit, with rich nature and culture. For example, you can visit Cape Town or go on safari in the Kruger Park. You can also experience everything from hiking and golf to wineries and exciting excursions.
Travel destinations in South Africa - inspirational reading
Things to do in South Africa - 30 sights and experiences
What to see and do in South Africa? This exciting country, rich in contrasts, offers dramatic...
The Garden Route in South Africa - a beautiful coastal route
The Garden Route is a beautiful stretch of coastline in South Africa, which is very popular to follow by car....
What do you eat in South Africa? - 17 South African specialities
What do you eat in South Africa? South African cuisine offers great variety, with influences from many...
Things to do in Cape Town, South Africa - 25 tips
What to see and do in Cape Town, South Africa? Cape Town is a fantastic city that...
Simon's Town in South Africa - seaside accommodation, penguins, excursions
Simon's Town in South Africa is a real gem, found relatively close to Cape Town. Here you can...
Riding the wine train in Franschhoek, South Africa
What is it like to ride the wine train in Franschhoek, South Africa? And what is a wine train anyway?
What to do in Stellenbosch in South Africa - 9 tips
What to see and do in Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch is the centre of South Africa's wine production...
Vineyards in Stellenbosch, South Africa - 4 great places to visit
Curious about vineyards in Stellenbosch? South Africa is famous for its wine production and the town of Stellenbosch is the centre...
Betty's Bay and Clarence Drive in South Africa - penguins and views
Betty's Bay in South Africa is famous for its penguins, and right next door you'll find the unrivalled...
What to do in Hermanus, South Africa - 12 tips
What to see and do in Hermanus, South Africa? Hermanus is a lovely town on the...
Cape Agulhas - the southernmost point of Africa
Cape Agulhas in South Africa is the southernmost point of Africa. This rocky headland, located in the Western Cape, is...
Things to do in Mossel Bay, South Africa - 14 tips
What to do in Mossel Bay, South Africa? Mossel Bay is a lovely coastal town on the...
Travelling to South Africa
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Oudtshoorn in South Africa - caves, ostriches and boat accommodation on land
Oudtshoorn in South Africa - a special town known both for its enormous stalactite caves and its...
Voices from South Africa - how whites and blacks think about the future
South Africa is a great country for travelling as a tourist, but it is also a country...
Things to do in Knysna, South Africa - 10 tips
What to do in Knysna, South Africa? Knysna, pronounced "najsna", is a South African coastal town...
Visiting Robberg Nature Reserve in South Africa - at Plettenberg Bay
The Robberg Nature Reserve is a stunningly beautiful natural area located on a prominent headland in South Africa, just...
Rent a house on the South African coast - at Eersterivierstrand
Curious about renting a house on the South African coast? We spent a week in our friends' amazing...
Visiting Tsitsikamma National Park in South Africa
Tsitsikamma National Park is a stunningly beautiful national park on the coast of South Africa, known for its...
Jeffreys Bay and St Francis Bay in South Africa - holiday feeling deluxe
Jeffreys Bay and St Francis Bay are two beautiful resorts located on the South African coast....
Nieu-Bethesda in South Africa - art, fossils and charming accommodation
Nieu-Bethesda is a small and incredibly charming village, secluded in the mountains of the Eastern Cape,...
Bethulie in South Africa - in the footsteps of the Boer War
Bethulie is a small town in the centre of South Africa, which has much more to offer than...
Visiting Johannesburg in South Africa - our top tips
What is it like to visit Johannesburg in South Africa? Our South African trip started with friends in Johannesburg,...
Visiting Kruger Park in South Africa - all you need to know
Visiting the Kruger Park in South Africa is an amazing experience, perhaps one that you dream of for a long time...
Animals in Kruger Park in South Africa - more than the 'big five'
What are the animals in Kruger Park in South Africa? The answer is that there are lots of...
Blyde river Canyon in South Africa - Three Rondavels and Bourke's Luck potholes
The Blyde River Canyon in South Africa offers amazing views. We made a stop here during our...
Greetings from Johannesburg, South Africa
Warm greetings from Johannesburg, South Africa! We are currently in this South African metropolis, where...
Aunt Anna and Nelson - a visit to Johannesburg
Guest writer: Anna Nilsson Spets On my way to Mozambique, I make a three-day stop in Johannesburg. I chinese...
Video South Africa part 1 - Kruger Park
Video South Africa part 2 - The coast
Video South Africa part 3 - Garden Route
Video South Africa part 4 - Stellenbosch
Video South Africa part 5 - Cape Town
Video South Africa part 6 - South Africa-Zimbabwe
Facts and info on South Africa
- Capital city: Cape Town (legislative), Pretoria (administrative), Bloemfontein (legal)
- Residents: More than 55 million (2016)
- Currency: Rand (ZAR)
- National Day: 27 April (Freedom Day)
- Language: Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, North Sotho, South Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
- Religion: Mainly Christianity. Also Islam, Judaism, traditional African religions, etc.
- Flag: The colours of the flag are red, blue, green and black, with lines in white and yellow.
Highest, longest and biggest
- Highest point: Mafadi (3 446)
- Longest river: The Orange River
- Largest city: Johannesburg
- Biggest lake: Lake Sibaya
- Highest building: The Leonardo in Sandton, Johannesburg (227.9 m)
Good to know about South Africa
- Emergency number: 112
- Time difference: South Africa is one hour ahead of Sweden in winter time. In summer, there is no time difference.
- El: You may need an adapter in South Africa to use Swedish plugs.
- Visa: Swedish citizens visiting South Africa for up to 90 days usually do not need to apply for a visa before departure.
- Security mode: Always check the security situation on Sweden Abroad or the UD Resklar app.
Travelling to South Africa
- Flight: You can fly to Johannesburg or to Cape Town. There are also travel agencies that organise trips to South Africa.