South Africa
What to see in South Africa, when to go and how to plan a trip through cities, wildlife reserves and coastal roads.
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South Africa combines cities overlooking two oceans, nature reserves home to Africa’s iconic wildlife, and coastal roads ideal for self-drive travel. It is the most accessible country on the continent for a road trip.
The seasons are the reverse of those in Europe and vary greatly between the west coast and the north-east.
- CurrencySouth African rand (ZAR)
- LanguagesEleven official languages; English is widely spoken
- Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving time
- Best time to visitOctober to April for the coast; May to September for safaris
Cities to discover
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