Description:

• Hand-picked places for travelers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks
• Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip
• Practical info – how to get there, public transport, food /drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports /outdoor activities, tips for travelers with disabilities
• Things not to miss – The Wild Coast, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, Soweto, The Drakensberg, Vernacular Architecture, Addo Elephant National Park, Traditional Arts and Crafts, Stellenbosch, The Sani Pass, Game Trails, Cape Point, Storms River Mouth, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, The Bo-Kaap, Kruger National Park
• Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots
• When to go  – high season, low season, climate information and festivals 
• Where to go –  introduction to South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini with key places 
• Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels
• Background info – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity
• Essential Afrikaans dictionary and glossary of local terms 

Updated edition May 2024