South Africa offers extraordinary diversity — from the Big Five safaris of KwaZulu-Natal to the cosmopolitan energy of Cape Town, the complex history explored in Johannesburg’s museums, and the beach culture of Durban. These travel guides dig beneath the surface of the usual tourist trail, revealing lesser-known experiences like Liliesleaf Farm (where South Africa’s future changed during the anti-apartheid struggle), self-drive safaris in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, and St Lucia — a town where hippos genuinely walk through the streets at night. You’ll find practical information on ticket prices, parking, visiting tips, and honest assessments of what’s worth your time.
Johannesburg deserves more attention than most itineraries give it, offering world-class museums and crucial historical context. Durban provides winter sun for South Africans and fascinating insights into apartheid’s origins at the KwaMuhle Museum, whilst the KwaZulu-Natal region offers affordable, accessible safari experiences. Down in Cape Town, you can explore everything from the Boulders Beach penguins and Cape of Good Hope to the Groote Schuur Hospital museum commemorating the world’s first heart transplant. Whether you’re interested in wildlife, history, urban exploration, or natural beauty, these guides provide the detailed, experience-based information that helps you plan a genuinely rewarding South African adventure.
Johannesburg and Pretoria travel stories
- Learning how South Africa’s history changed at Liliesleaf Farm.
- A first time visitor’s guide to Johannesburg.
- Eight reasons to add Johannesburg to your South Africa trip.
- Practical guide to visiting Pretoria’s Museum of Natural History.
- What you need to know about Pretoria’s Kruger Museum.
Durban and KwaZulu-Natal travel stories
- A self-drive safari in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park.
- The hippos that walk through town in St Lucia.
- 7 reasons to visit Durban, South Africa.
- 7 recommendations for Durban.
- Why South Africans go to Durban for winter sun.
- The origins of Apartheid in Durban’s KwaMuhle Museum.
Cape Town travel stories
- The story of the world’s first heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital.
- Exploring the natural side of Cape Town.
- How to see the Boulders Beach penguins and Cape of Good Hope in one day.
- A practical guide to visiting the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
- A guide to tackling Chapman’s Peak Drive in Cape Town.
