Cape Town
Table Mountain views, beaches, coastal drives, and one of Africa’s best city experiences.
Read more ↓South Africa is the “everything country”: world-class city views, famous safaris, scenic road trips, mountains, beaches, food, wine, and deep history. The best first-time route usually looks like this: Cape Town (iconic views + culture) → Garden Route (coastal drive) → Kruger (Big 5 safari), with an optional add-on for Winelands, Durban, or the Drakensberg.
These are the places most travelers build their South Africa itinerary around.
Table Mountain views, beaches, coastal drives, and one of Africa’s best city experiences.
Read more ↓Iconic safari destination and a flagship wildlife experience in Africa.
Read more ↓Scenic coastal road trip with beaches, lagoons, forests, viewpoints, and charming towns.
Read more ↓Food-and-wine days around Stellenbosch and Franschhoek—easy add-on from Cape Town.
Read more ↓Modern city energy and powerful history experiences (especially apartheid-era learning sites).
Read more ↓Durban’s coastline plus nature highlights like iSimangaliso Wetland Park (UNESCO).
Read more ↓Big landscapes, hikes, and the Maloti-Drakensberg Park (UNESCO mixed site).
Read more ↓UNESCO-listed fossil and cave sites that tell a major part of the human story.
Read more ↓Cape Town is the perfect start: Table Mountain views, coastal scenery, and excellent restaurants.
Kruger is South Africa’s flagship safari—wildlife density, classic game drives, and unforgettable sunrises.
A coastal road trip with beaches, forests, lagoons, and small-town charm—great between Cape Town and safari regions.
Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are ideal for relaxed food-and-wine days—easy as a day trip or 1–2 nights from Cape Town.
Johannesburg is the gateway city for many routes—and a powerful place for understanding modern South African history.
Beach energy meets nature: Durban for the coast, plus iSimangaliso Wetland Park (UNESCO) for wildlife and wetlands.
For hiking and landscapes, the Drakensberg delivers dramatic scenery and rewarding outdoor days.
A UNESCO-listed area connected to major fossil discoveries—ideal as a learning-focused day trip with a good guide.
If you do only 6–8 “big moments,” these give you the full South Africa story.
These routes keep travel time realistic and focus on big highlights.
| Trip Length | Route Idea | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 5–7 Days | Cape Town base + Winelands day + 1–2 coastal days | City + scenery |
| 8–10 Days | Cape Town + Garden Route (2–3 nights) | First-time classic |
| 10–14 Days | Cape Town + Garden Route + Kruger safari (3–5 nights) | Best balance |
| 14–18 Days | Add Johannesburg history + Drakensberg or iSimangaliso extension | Full South Africa story |
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South Africa is year-round. Choose timing based on what matters most: city weather, safari visibility, or beach time.
For Cape Town only, 5–7 days works well. For Cape Town + Garden Route + safari, aim for 10–14 days.
Kruger National Park is the most famous, with a huge wildlife area and classic game-drive experiences.
Many tourists have smooth trips, but crime risk is real. Use extra caution, avoid isolated areas at night, and follow official travel advice.
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