Travel guides —South Africa
Short, practical guides to help you plan a trip and pick the right place to stay. Use the globe in the top bar to switch region.
Driving the Garden Route
South Africa’s Garden Route road trip — Knysna, the coast and forests between Cape Town and Gqeberha, plus stops, timing and where to break the drive.
Safari in Kruger National Park
How to plan a Kruger safari — self-drive vs guided, the Hazyview gateway, private reserves, and the best time of year to see the Big Five.
Whale watching in Hermanus
Hermanus is one of the world’s best land-based whale-watching spots — when to see southern right whales, the clifftop path, and the Cape day trip.
Where to stay in Cape Town
A neighbourhood guide to Cape Town — the City Bowl, Atlantic beaches, the V&A Waterfront and the Southern Suburbs — plus getting around and day trips.
A guide to the Cape Winelands
Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl — South Africa’s wine country near Cape Town: the estates, the wine tram, and when to visit.
Where to stay in Johannesburg
A neighbourhood guide to Johannesburg — Sandton, Rosebank, Maboneng and Soweto — plus getting around and safety basics.