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• Stay for a night or two in this Garden Route village, and if you’re tired of battling the tempestuous sea, retreat to the nearby forests, where there are placid lagoons and even a shady waterfall to swim under
  
  If you visit in September, you’re in for an extra special treat because the entire area is briefly carpeted with millions of ice-cream coloured spring flowers
  
  For the Garden Route, hire a car and drive, and if you’re going to Kruger you can either fly to Nelspruit (an expensive route) or drive from Johannesburg
  
  Matjiesfontein was a famous stop point for travellers on the Cape-to-Cairo road and an important stronghold in the Boer War, so check underfoot for old bullets and food cans from the 1899 war.Best things to doA driving tour of the Garden RouteDrive the Garden Route and lurch from a long, boozy lunch on an award-winning wine farm to a swim in one of black lagoons that drift slowly into the Indian Ocean
  
  You also get major Bear Grylls points, and going on a walking safari means you have a talking point at dinner parties for decades to come.Visit the art galleries of JohannesburgThe major hub of the country can be a difficult place to visit as it’s nor particularly pretty, more dangerous than other parts of the country, and there are few green spaces or public areas to wander around in
  
  Driving down the Garden Route is perfectly safe in the day, and the same largely applies to driving from Johannesburg to the Kruger Park if you only stop at petrol stations
  
  If you’re feeling sporty, climb Platteklip Gorge, the oldest and fastest route, which will take you straight up in about three hours
  
  One of its most spectacular wine farms is Boschendal – stay in their enchanting Orchard Cottages and have a boozy picnic in the shady, flower-filled grounds
  
  Check into Lower Sabie, a comfortable state-run lodge set on a crocodile-crammed river that costs under £80 a night, and explore the bushveld with your own car – you’ll be safe if you avoid bull elephants or mothers with their calves
  
  Once you’re there, you will need to rent a car unless you want to rely on Uber as public transport is poor.Money-saving tipThe exchange rate means that outside of hotels, day-to-day life in South Africa is going to feel very cheap – and even the good Cape Town restaurants are unlikely to ever cost more than £35 a head
  
  Gulp down oysters at one of the many beachfront restaurants and choose from a range of pretty hotels to spend the night in.The Kruger ParkThe sight and smell of thousands of wild animals is extraordinary, but costs can skyrocket, so mix it up with self-drive days and swanky stays
  
  This exceptionally pretty part of the world has also become something of an oenophile’s paradise, with a number of South Africa’s most acclaimed wine farms now clustered along one dirt road on the fynbos-enriched soil.The WildernessDrag yourself out of the powerful undertow of the Wilderness sea and you’ll face a never-ending stretch of treacle-coloured beach to the east and an impenetrable forest to the west
  
  Outside of midsummer, when temperatures can be debilitating, it’s well worth a visit - stay in the heart of Matjiesfontein at the Lord Milner Hotel, a prettily decorated, traditionally South African spot with a deep, cool pool set under shady pepper trees and two excellent restaurants that specialise in Karoo lamb
  
  If you come across them, it’s heart-stopping – but a walk is about experiencing the bush at a much more intimate pace
  
  When you are on foot, you put down the mental checklist of Lion King characters and focus on 100-year-old tortoises, waddling ground hornbill and chattering vervet monkeys
  
  Don’t necessarily make a specific trip but, if you’re staying overnight, be sure to visit the Apartheid Museum, the Everard Read gallery and Arts on Main.Johannesburg: how to stay safe on a city breakEat some bunny chow in DurbanBunny chow is a strange-sounding name for a strange-looking concoction: a loaf of white bread hollowed out and filled with curry, chutney and bay leaves
  
  Up in the Kruger Park, you’ll hit rutting season – big cats in particular are thrillingly easy to spot when they’re playing the mating game.RecommendedAnaconda leaps out of water and bites tour guide in BrazilTop regions and citiesCape TownGet your bearings by heading up Table Mountain early in the morning when the ubiquitous summer wind is least likely to blow you off your feet
  
  Masks are no longer a requirement in public places.Best time to goCape Town and the Garden Route have a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers (December to March) and cool, wet winters (June to September), while the rest of the country is relatively warm year round
  
  If you’re only going to the Cape, then the dream option is to fly direct on British Airways from LHR – but it can be eye-wateringly expensive and luckily there are a number of more affordable indirect carriers like Emirates
  
  February to April is unbeatable and made for lazy days on the beach: the Indian Ocean is wallow-ready after a summer of sun and Cape Town is gloriously wind-free
  
  At night, it’s dodgier – take an Uber, or if you’re driving, park as close as you can to the restaurant
  
  The train system is unfortunately unwieldy and not always safe.How to get thereIf you’re going on safari in northern South Africa, then fly into Johannesburg
  
  If you fantasise about floating in the Indian Ocean, then hightail it down the Garden Route – five hours by car, or fly to George in 40 minutes
  
  The exceptionally pretty, charm-heavy town of Franschhoek is set right in the heart of the winelands, an hour from Cape Town
  
  Afterwards, bypass the crowded beaches of Camps Bay for pint-sized Bakhoeven, and half-pint-sized Beta, which boast wonderful views of Lion’s Head.How to spend a day in Woodstock, Cape Town’s coolest neighbourhoodIf you’ve ever received a postcard from Cape Town, chances are it will have been emblazoned with the jewel-coloured houses of Bo-Kaap – head there for lunch in one of the Cape Malay restaurants
  
  The country is bigger than you think it is and driving from Johannesburg down to Cape Town will take about 14 hours, of which only about six are beautiful – so it’s easiest to fly between those cities
  
  It is these wild contrasts that make the Garden Route such a sumptuous place to visit — so take 10 idyllic days to slowly explore the 400 miles between Hermanus and Port Elizabeth.A walking safari in the Kruger ParkThe biggest difference between a walking and game-drive safari is that the Big Five are no longer in the spotlight
  
  Get up early one morning and wend your way along Chapmans Peak Drive to penguin-packed Boulders Beach, and don’t miss a wander down the Treetops Walkway in Kirstenbosch, which – with 10-foot plants reaching over the rails and baboons chattering in the distance – feels closer to the Rwandan rainforests than your typical botanical garden.Cape Town city guideThe winelandsKnock back more wine, this time in the shade of a historic Cape Dutch House
  
  Capsicum Restaurant in the Britannia Hotel is a colonial-style gem in the old town and is famous for serving the best chow in Durban—choose between beef or chicken and wash it down with sweet local tea.Getting aroundCovid wiped out many of South Africa’s low-cost airlines – the cheapest and the best is now FlySafair, otherwise Airlink also does a few routes
  
  With its supermodel-like coastlines, extraordinary game reserves and long hot summers that begin just as the UK is plunged into darkness, it’s no surprise South Africa is consistently voted one of the top destinations for British holidaymakers
  
  It’s cheaper than Cape Town, and while internal flights to Nelspruit (the gateway to the bush) are expensive, you can drive there from OR Tambo in five hours
  
  Set amid lagoons and sea is Plettenberg Bay, where the water is a delicious 24C and days are spent snoozing on buttermilk-yellow sand
  
  But this quirky dish is also Durban’s most famous export and no trip to the city would be complete without at least one bunny chow dinner
  
  Explore the famously lovely, cactus and herb-filled gardens at Babylonstoren and lurch from one wine-drenched meal to the next.13 best South African winesPlettenberg BayCape Town’s beaches are gorgeous, but dip one toe in the icy water and you might cry
  
  Spend your morning watching elephants scratch their backs on the hot gum trees and your afternoon lying on the beach with your toes in the water
  
  You do need to be more careful in Johannesburg – if you’re driving yourself, make sure you’ve planned your route, only use registered taxis or Uber, and try to walk outside as little as possible.
  
  Come for ridiculously photogenic views, delicious (and very affordable) wine, long lazy lunches under the oak trees and the chance to spot the Big Five from your bedroom window.Current travel restrictions and entry requirementsTravellers arriving in South Africa need to present one of the following: proof of vaccination; a recovery certificate; or a negative PCR test (taken within 72 hours of departure) or a negative lab-conducted Rapid Antigen test (taken within 24 hours of departure)
  
  If you’re looking for somewhere to stay, try the nearby coastal town of Paternoster: a cluster of little white houses perched behind a vast deserted beach.MatjiesfonteinThe Karoo is a hot, arid, and hauntingly beautiful part of South Africa that feels a world away from the nearby coast
  
  If you’re finding the game somewhat elusive on your own, splash out on one of the many dreamy private camps in either Kruger or the neighbouring Sabi Sands - most boast their own concessions as well as wonderfully romantic bedrooms, shady pools and expert guides to track down the Big Five.Best under-the-radar destinationsThe Hemel en Aarde ValleyIn the folds of the blue mountains behind the Cape seafront village of Hermanus, you will find the Hemel en Aarde Valley (it fittingly means heaven and earth in Afrikaans)
  
  Low-cost airlines such as FlySafair offer cheap internal flights down to Cape Town, George and PE, and South African Airways, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic all fly directly to Joburg from London
  
  Once you’re beached out, take an hour-long drive inland to the hushed, cool beauty of the Cango Caves and admire the extraordinary limestone formations and prehistoric cave paintings, and to Oudtshoorn, which is home to Africa’s biggest colony of farmed ostrich.The SwartlandWhile Franschhoek may be home to the most beautiful Cape Dutch wine farms, it is in the Swartland and along the West Coast where pioneering wine-makers are producing some of the most exciting new vintages in the country
  
  The only expense is accommodation – although prices in the Cape drop outside of the summer season, and good deals can be found in small bed and breakfasts rather than large hotels.FAQsWhat’s the weather like?South Africa is made up of multiple climates: the east coast is tropical with warm winters and muggy summers, the Kruger Park has sunny winter days, ice cold winter nights and very hot summers, while Cape Town and the Garden Route have a classic Mediterranean climate.What time zone is it in?South African summer time (our winter) is GMT+2 while South African winter is GMT+1 and runs from March to the end of October.What currency do I need?Rands.What language is spoken?English may be one of 11 national languages but luckily for visitors it is by far the most widely spoken and used throughout the country.Is it safe?Central Cape Town is generally safe to walk around in by day, although be sensible: no expensive jewellery or designer handbags, please
  
  
  
  For the Garden Route, hire a car and drive, and if you’re going to Kruger you can either fly to Nelspruit (an expensive route) or drive from Johannesburg
  
  The train system is unfortunately unwieldy and not always safe.How to get thereIf you’re going on safari in northern South Africa, then fly into Johannesburg
  
  Outside of midsummer, when temperatures can be debilitating, it’s well worth a visit - stay in the heart of Matjiesfontein at the Lord Milner Hotel, a prettily decorated, traditionally South African spot with a deep, cool pool set under shady pepper trees and two excellent restaurants that specialise in Karoo lamb
  
  If you’re feeling sporty, climb Platteklip Gorge, the oldest and fastest route, which will take you straight up in about three hours
  
  Up in the Kruger Park, you’ll hit rutting season – big cats in particular are thrillingly easy to spot when they’re playing the mating game.RecommendedAnaconda leaps out of water and bites tour guide in BrazilTop regions and citiesCape TownGet your bearings by heading up Table Mountain early in the morning when the ubiquitous summer wind is least likely to blow you off your feet
  
  If you visit in September, you’re in for an extra special treat because the entire area is briefly carpeted with millions of ice-cream coloured spring flowers
  
  If you fantasise about floating in the Indian Ocean, then hightail it down the Garden Route – five hours by car, or fly to George in 40 minutes
  
  Low-cost airlines such as FlySafair offer cheap internal flights down to Cape Town, George and PE, and South African Airways, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic all fly directly to Joburg from London
  
  Once you’re beached out, take an hour-long drive inland to the hushed, cool beauty of the Cango Caves and admire the extraordinary limestone formations and prehistoric cave paintings, and to Oudtshoorn, which is home to Africa’s biggest colony of farmed ostrich.The SwartlandWhile Franschhoek may be home to the most beautiful Cape Dutch wine farms, it is in the Swartland and along the West Coast where pioneering wine-makers are producing some of the most exciting new vintages in the country
  
  Explore the famously lovely, cactus and herb-filled gardens at Babylonstoren and lurch from one wine-drenched meal to the next.13 best South African winesPlettenberg BayCape Town’s beaches are gorgeous, but dip one toe in the icy water and you might cry
  
  It is these wild contrasts that make the Garden Route such a sumptuous place to visit — so take 10 idyllic days to slowly explore the 400 miles between Hermanus and Port Elizabeth.A walking safari in the Kruger ParkThe biggest difference between a walking and game-drive safari is that the Big Five are no longer in the spotlight
  
  Set amid lagoons and sea is Plettenberg Bay, where the water is a delicious 24C and days are spent snoozing on buttermilk-yellow sand
  
  Afterwards, bypass the crowded beaches of Camps Bay for pint-sized Bakhoeven, and half-pint-sized Beta, which boast wonderful views of Lion’s Head.How to spend a day in Woodstock, Cape Town’s coolest neighbourhoodIf you’ve ever received a postcard from Cape Town, chances are it will have been emblazoned with the jewel-coloured houses of Bo-Kaap – head there for lunch in one of the Cape Malay restaurants
  
  Spend your morning watching elephants scratch their backs on the hot gum trees and your afternoon lying on the beach with your toes in the water
  
  If you come across them, it’s heart-stopping – but a walk is about experiencing the bush at a much more intimate pace
  
  If you’re finding the game somewhat elusive on your own, splash out on one of the many dreamy private camps in either Kruger or the neighbouring Sabi Sands - most boast their own concessions as well as wonderfully romantic bedrooms, shady pools and expert guides to track down the Big Five.Best under-the-radar destinationsThe Hemel en Aarde ValleyIn the folds of the blue mountains behind the Cape seafront village of Hermanus, you will find the Hemel en Aarde Valley (it fittingly means heaven and earth in Afrikaans)
  
  Come for ridiculously photogenic views, delicious (and very affordable) wine, long lazy lunches under the oak trees and the chance to spot the Big Five from your bedroom window.Current travel restrictions and entry requirementsTravellers arriving in South Africa need to present one of the following: proof of vaccination; a recovery certificate; or a negative PCR test (taken within 72 hours of departure) or a negative lab-conducted Rapid Antigen test (taken within 24 hours of departure)
  
  You do need to be more careful in Johannesburg – if you’re driving yourself, make sure you’ve planned your route, only use registered taxis or Uber, and try to walk outside as little as possible.
  
  With its supermodel-like coastlines, extraordinary game reserves and long hot summers that begin just as the UK is plunged into darkness, it’s no surprise South Africa is consistently voted one of the top destinations for British holidaymakers
  
  Don’t necessarily make a specific trip but, if you’re staying overnight, be sure to visit the Apartheid Museum, the Everard Read gallery and Arts on Main.Johannesburg: how to stay safe on a city breakEat some bunny chow in DurbanBunny chow is a strange-sounding name for a strange-looking concoction: a loaf of white bread hollowed out and filled with curry, chutney and bay leaves
  
  It’s cheaper than Cape Town, and while internal flights to Nelspruit (the gateway to the bush) are expensive, you can drive there from OR Tambo in five hours
  
  When you are on foot, you put down the mental checklist of Lion King characters and focus on 100-year-old tortoises, waddling ground hornbill and chattering vervet monkeys
  
  Stay for a night or two in this Garden Route village, and if you’re tired of battling the tempestuous sea, retreat to the nearby forests, where there are placid lagoons and even a shady waterfall to swim under
  
  Driving down the Garden Route is perfectly safe in the day, and the same largely applies to driving from Johannesburg to the Kruger Park if you only stop at petrol stations
  
  One of its most spectacular wine farms is Boschendal – stay in their enchanting Orchard Cottages and have a boozy picnic in the shady, flower-filled grounds
  
  If you’re only going to the Cape, then the dream option is to fly direct on British Airways from LHR – but it can be eye-wateringly expensive and luckily there are a number of more affordable indirect carriers like Emirates
  
  Get up early one morning and wend your way along Chapmans Peak Drive to penguin-packed Boulders Beach, and don’t miss a wander down the Treetops Walkway in Kirstenbosch, which – with 10-foot plants reaching over the rails and baboons chattering in the distance – feels closer to the Rwandan rainforests than your typical botanical garden.Cape Town city guideThe winelandsKnock back more wine, this time in the shade of a historic Cape Dutch House
  
  The exceptionally pretty, charm-heavy town of Franschhoek is set right in the heart of the winelands, an hour from Cape Town
  
  This exceptionally pretty part of the world has also become something of an oenophile’s paradise, with a number of South Africa’s most acclaimed wine farms now clustered along one dirt road on the fynbos-enriched soil.The WildernessDrag yourself out of the powerful undertow of the Wilderness sea and you’ll face a never-ending stretch of treacle-coloured beach to the east and an impenetrable forest to the west
  
  February to April is unbeatable and made for lazy days on the beach: the Indian Ocean is wallow-ready after a summer of sun and Cape Town is gloriously wind-free
  
  Check into Lower Sabie, a comfortable state-run lodge set on a crocodile-crammed river that costs under £80 a night, and explore the bushveld with your own car – you’ll be safe if you avoid bull elephants or mothers with their calves
  
  Capsicum Restaurant in the Britannia Hotel is a colonial-style gem in the old town and is famous for serving the best chow in Durban—choose between beef or chicken and wash it down with sweet local tea.Getting aroundCovid wiped out many of South Africa’s low-cost airlines – the cheapest and the best is now FlySafair, otherwise Airlink also does a few routes
  
  Gulp down oysters at one of the many beachfront restaurants and choose from a range of pretty hotels to spend the night in.The Kruger ParkThe sight and smell of thousands of wild animals is extraordinary, but costs can skyrocket, so mix it up with self-drive days and swanky stays
  
  Matjiesfontein was a famous stop point for travellers on the Cape-to-Cairo road and an important stronghold in the Boer War, so check underfoot for old bullets and food cans from the 1899 war.Best things to doA driving tour of the Garden RouteDrive the Garden Route and lurch from a long, boozy lunch on an award-winning wine farm to a swim in one of black lagoons that drift slowly into the Indian Ocean
  
  The country is bigger than you think it is and driving from Johannesburg down to Cape Town will take about 14 hours, of which only about six are beautiful – so it’s easiest to fly between those cities
  
  If you’re looking for somewhere to stay, try the nearby coastal town of Paternoster: a cluster of little white houses perched behind a vast deserted beach.MatjiesfonteinThe Karoo is a hot, arid, and hauntingly beautiful part of South Africa that feels a world away from the nearby coast
  
  But this quirky dish is also Durban’s most famous export and no trip to the city would be complete without at least one bunny chow dinner
  
  The only expense is accommodation – although prices in the Cape drop outside of the summer season, and good deals can be found in small bed and breakfasts rather than large hotels.FAQsWhat’s the weather like?South Africa is made up of multiple climates: the east coast is tropical with warm winters and muggy summers, the Kruger Park has sunny winter days, ice cold winter nights and very hot summers, while Cape Town and the Garden Route have a classic Mediterranean climate.What time zone is it in?South African summer time (our winter) is GMT+2 while South African winter is GMT+1 and runs from March to the end of October.What currency do I need?Rands.What language is spoken?English may be one of 11 national languages but luckily for visitors it is by far the most widely spoken and used throughout the country.Is it safe?Central Cape Town is generally safe to walk around in by day, although be sensible: no expensive jewellery or designer handbags, please
  
  At night, it’s dodgier – take an Uber, or if you’re driving, park as close as you can to the restaurant
  
  You also get major Bear Grylls points, and going on a walking safari means you have a talking point at dinner parties for decades to come.Visit the art galleries of JohannesburgThe major hub of the country can be a difficult place to visit as it’s nor particularly pretty, more dangerous than other parts of the country, and there are few green spaces or public areas to wander around in
  
  Once you’re there, you will need to rent a car unless you want to rely on Uber as public transport is poor.Money-saving tipThe exchange rate means that outside of hotels, day-to-day life in South Africa is going to feel very cheap – and even the good Cape Town restaurants are unlikely to ever cost more than £35 a head
  
  Masks are no longer a requirement in public places.Best time to goCape Town and the Garden Route have a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers (December to March) and cool, wet winters (June to September), while the rest of the country is relatively warm year round
  
  

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