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South Africa Travel Guide
South Africa is one of the world's most exotic and diverse locations.
Twice the size of Spain, this huge country offers landscapes ranging from the quiet charm of the Cape winelands in the west to the rugged Karoo desert at its heart.
Explore the beauty of Cape Town and Table Mountain, the wildlife of Kruger National Park, go Shark Cage diving in the Indian Ocean, hike the mysterious Drakensburg; whale watch on the southern coast and enjoy the wild flowers of Namaqualand.
Whether you are an adrenalin junkie, golfer, animal-lover, hiker or wine connoisseur, South Africa has so much to offer.
Find essential travel and accommodation information in our in-depth guides to South Africa and the surrounding region.
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South Africa Travel Guide
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Soccerphile offers essential travel advice on accommodation in South Africa, city guides, cultural features and travel advice including how to get around the country by air, train or bus.
Cities
Bloemfontein - capital of Free State Province, located in central South Africa.
Cape Town - capital of Western Cape Province, and the legislative capital of South Africa. One of the world's most beautiful cities set at the foot of Table Mountain on the ocean.
Durban - largest city in KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa's major port. A surfing and holiday center on the north east coast.
Johannesburg - capital of Gauteng Province and South Africa's largest city and major business and gold mining center.
Nelspruit - capital of Mpumalanga Province and a major agricultural center. Gateway to Kruger National Park. Accommodation in the city or in any of the extensive "camps" in the park.
Polokwane - capital of Limpopo Province, 1300m above sea level. Small city 3 hours north of Pretoria and also close to wild life parks.
Port Elizabeth - located in Eastern Cape Province on the east coast, a major port.
Rustenburg - small, provincial city located North West Province in northern South Africa, close to the Rustenburg Nature Reserve.
Pretoria - located in Gauteng Province, close to Johannesburg and the executive capital of South Africa.
Stellenbosch - historic small town in the heart of the Cape Winelands.
Kimberley - heart of South Africa's diamond trade - the city that sparkles.
Cape Winelands - the Cape winelands have been producing the region's famed reds and whites for well over 300 years.
Buses to + in South Africa
Buses To + In South Africa - all the major routes, fares and services plus city buses and services.
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Car Rental in South Africa
Car Hire in South Africa - renting a car is a great way to see the country.
Dialing Codes in South Africa
South African dialing codes - find the right area telephone code.
Domestic Flights in South Africa
Flights in South Africa - major airlines, routes, no-frills, tickets, booking, information on getting around South Africa by air.
Embassies in South Africa
Embassies in South Africa and South African Embassies overseas
Flights to South Africa
Flights to South Africa - major airlines, routes, no-frills, tickets, booking, information on getting to South Africa by air.
Images of South Africa
Photographs of South Africa - see images of people, places and events.
Johannesberg Park Station
Johannesburg Park Station - Africa's largest station.
Maps of South Africa
City Maps - view scrollable maps of South Africa's main cities.
Money In South Africa
Currency Conversion - currency conversion rates to and from the South African Rand (ZAR).
Phone Numbers in South Africa
Useful Phone Numbers in South Africa - police, emergencies, hospitals, airports, universities.
Taxis in South Africa
Taxis in South Africa - getting around by cab in southern Africa.
Time Difference in South Africa
Time in South Africa - compare the time in South Africa with cities around the world.
Tourist Offices in South Africa
Tourist Offices in South Africa.
Trains in + to South Africa
Trains in + to South Africa - travelling by train: tickets, railpasses, luxury trains, services and routes.
Travel Guides to South Africa
South Africa Travel Guides - books on South Africa, travel guides, phrase books and maps.
Visas for South Africa
Visas For South Africa - get the right visa if you need one for South Africa.
South African Culture
Get to know the Rainbow Nation: beer, history, images, languages, people, security, sex, sport, surfing, ubuntu, wine. South Africa from Afrikaans to Jacob Zuma.
South Africa Tours
South Africa speciality tours including golf tours, wine tours, wildlife tours, Cape Town tours, football tours and more.
Mobile / Cell Phone Rental
Rent a cell phone or satellite phone in South Africa - stay connected.
World Cup 2010 Official Poster
The design for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Official Poster was unveiled in November 2007. The winning design by South African design agency Switch features an outline of the African continent in the shape of an African soccer player heading a ball.
The simple but powerful poster has a bright yellow background, which symbolizes the sun and the warmth of Africa. The colors of the South African flag: red, green, blue, black, white and yellow are also present in the design.
Order your poster now!
Weather in South Africa
Weather forecasts for South Africa. Temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind speeds and 10-day forecasts.
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