One of my favourite countries to travel in – it does have a distinct frontier feel, against the backdrop of a highly complex mosaic of living cultures and historical events. It’s also consistently good value for money. Drakensberg is my favourite area.
Visit #3
2026 (June): 4 days in and around Johannesburg and Nelspruit.
Visit #2
2018 (January): 5 days in and around Cape Town after a longer trip to Namibia.
Visit #1
2016 (October): 2 weeks by rental car from Johannesburg to the Northeast, East and Center.