Cape Town
South Africa's most beautiful city — an iconic mountain, beaches, colourful neighbourhoods and winelands just an hour away.
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The guide to South Africa
A whole world in one country.
From the peaks above Cape Town to the savannahs of Kruger, from the winelands to the beaches of the Indian Ocean — plan the trip of a lifetime with carefully chosen advice, itineraries and addresses.
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The spirit of travel
Few destinations offer such a density of emotion: a single trip can blend a sunrise safari, dinner facing the ocean and a night under the Karoo's Milky Way.
South Africa is best discovered slowly. It is a country of striking contrasts — creative cities, winelands, deserts, mountains and a wild coastline — where every region tells a different story.
This guide gathers the essentials to travel with peace of mind, whether you are heading off as a family, a couple or on a great adventure: where to go, when to travel, how to get around, and all the practical info to plan your itinerary with confidence.
Cities & destinations
All destinations → Where to set down your bags
A selection of the must-see places, from cosmopolitan Cape Town to the savannahs of Mpumalanga.
Kruger Park
The legendary safari: the Big Five across one of the largest wildlife parks on the continent.
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Garden Route
The country's most famous road trip, weaving through forests, lagoons and wild beaches.
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Johannesburg
The creative, historic hub — the gateway to Soweto and the Cradle of Humankind.
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Durban
Warm Indian Ocean beaches, a vibrant Indian culture and the gateway to Zululand's reserves.
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Things to do
Unforgettable experiences
From safari to winelands, choose the activities that will shape your trip.
Safari & Big Five
Lions, elephants, rhinos: watch wildlife in the great reserves.
Winelands & food
The wine routes of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, among the most beautiful in the world.
Ocean & whales
Shark cage diving, whale watching and dream beaches.
Wide open spaces
Hikes in the Drakensberg, the Karoo deserts and the views of Blyde River.
Itineraries
All itineraries → Ready-made journeys
Tried-and-tested routes detailed day by day, to adapt to your own pace.
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Cape Town & the Garden Route
The great classic: city, winelands, ocean and a road trip towards Port Elizabeth.
12
days
Safari & Panorama Route
Kruger, the private reserves and the landscapes of the Blyde River Canyon.
8
days
The grand family tour
Three weeks combining cities, a kid-friendly safari and beaches.
21
days
Wild Coast & KwaZulu-Natal
Empty cliffs, the Oribi Gorge and the bush and wetlands of Zululand.
10
days
Magazine & practical info
See the magazine → Everything to prepare your trip
Answers to the essential questions before you pack your bags.
Flights & access
About 11 h from Paris to Johannesburg or Cape Town. Direct and connecting flights, and the best times to book.
Read the guide →Power plugs
South Africa uses type M plugs (and D/N). A universal adapter is essential — voltage is 230 V.
Read the guide →eSIM & connectivity
Stay connected the moment you land with a local eSIM. Good coverage in cities, more limited in the reserves.
Read the guide →When to go
Reversed seasons: the austral summer (Nov–Mar) for the beaches, the dry winter (May–Sep) ideal for safari.
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