How Much Does a South Africa Trip Cost? (2026 Budget)
How much does a trip to South Africa cost? Flights, safari, accommodation and realistic 14-day budgets for 2026. A trip to South Africa can seem like an expensive, complicated and “exotic” dream. Most people are afraid to travel there independently because of safety, so they rely on agencies and pay significantly more. When I was…
Best Safari Parks in South Africa: Which to Choose
The first night in a safari camp. Darkness — the kind you’ll never see back home. And suddenly — a noise. Close. Really, really close. I stop breathing. In the morning the guide will tell me the elephants passed 20 metres from my tent. And that they pass there every night. A safari in South…
South Africa by Car: The Breathtaking Garden Route
For those who love driving and aren’t afraid to drive in South Africa, the Garden Route is the most beautiful road worth taking. What is the Garden Route? It’s a roughly 300-kilometre stretch of coast in south-eastern South Africa, officially running from Mossel Bay to Storms River. UNESCO included it in its network of biosphere…
Best Time to Visit South Africa: A Month-by-Month Guide
Someone asks me: “When’s the best time to go to South Africa?” And you want to answer simply, in one sentence. But then you stop and think. Safari or beach? Whales or wildflowers? Cape Town or Kruger Park? South Africa is so big and so varied that “the best time” depends on what you’re looking…
Table Mountain, Cape Town: Cableway, Hikes & Tips (2026)
The first time I saw Table Mountain, I understood why people talk about it. It’s enormous and flat, as if someone had sliced off the summit with a knife and left a perfect table in the sky. I’ve never seen anything like it anywhere. From it you can see Cape Town, two oceans, and on…
South Africa Visa Requirements: Do You Need One? (2026)
Planning a trip to South Africa and not sure whether you need a visa? Great news — most Western travellers no longer need a visa for a short stay! In this detailed guide I’ll cover everything you need to know about the latest visa rules, travel documents and practical tips for 2026. Do you need…
My Independent Trip to South Africa: Safari & Cape Town
Want to travel too? Make your trip easier and grab my SOUTH AFRICA GUIDE. How and why South Africa? Taking part in a safari had been my dream since childhood. I’ve watched a countless number of National Geographic shows, so savannahs, rainforests, safaris, Africa — they were all on my list of goals. I didn’t…