The Rough Guide to South Africa

Practical travel guide to South Africa featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in South Africa. The Rough Guide to South Africa also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in South Africa, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.

The Rough Guide to South Africa covers: Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula; The Western Cape; The Northern Cape; The Eastern Cape; the Garden Route; KwaZulu-Natal; Durban; Free State; Gauteng; Johannesburg; North West Province; Mpumalanga; Limpopo; Lesotho; Swaziland.

Inside this travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences for every kind of trip to South Africa, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in The Drakensberg to family activities in child-friendly places, like Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Table Mountain.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS

Essential pre-departure information including South Africa entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Carefully planned routes covering the best of South Africa give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for game trails, hiking, pony trekking, whale-watching or whitewater rafting.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of Cape Town, Little Karoo, Johannesburg, Limpopo and Swaziland's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to South Africa, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in South Africa, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into South Africa, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning The Sani Pass and the spectacular Bo-Kaap.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Durban, the Whale Coast and many more locations in South Africa, reduce need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT

With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.