South Africa

Cape Town

Cape Town sits between Table Mountain and the Atlantic. Ride the cable car up the mountain, walk the V&A Waterfront and drive the Cape Peninsula to Cape Point and the penguins at Boulders Beach.

Kruger National Park

In the north-east, the Kruger is one of Africa's best-known parks for the Big Five. Lodges on its edge run morning and evening game drives, and an internal flight links it with Cape Town.

Beyond South Africa

South Africa pairs easily with a beach: Mozambique's coast or Mauritius, both a short flight away.

Good to know

• Capitals: Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein
• Currency: South African rand (ZAR)
• Time zone: South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2)
• Electricity: 230 V, plug types C, D, M and N
• Best time to go: Cape Town is warmest from November to March; the dry months of May to September are best for game viewing in the Kruger