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South Africa country guide

4 questions, each answered from published authorities with the sources listed.

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When to visit 1

When is the best time to visit South Africa for Cape Town?February to April — late summer into autumn gives Cape Town its driest, calmest weather while the rest of the country is still warm, and it keeps you well inside the…

Food and drink 1

What local dishes should I try in South Africa, and where should I look for them?Bobotie, bunny chow, potjiekos, snoek and umngqusho cover the country's four main food traditions — and the one South African product with a protected name in Europe is…

Places and experiences 1

What should a first-time traveler see in South Africa beyond the obvious highlights?South Africa has 12 UNESCO World Heritage properties and most first trips visit one or two — Vredefort Dome, the Richtersveld, Mapungubwe and the Barberton Makhonjwa…

Trip planning 1

How can I plan a memorable first trip to South Africa without rushing?Two regions in fourteen days — the Cape and one bushveld park — and get the passport right first: South Africa requires two consecutive completely blank visa pages on…

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