Whether you want to explore the Winelands, visit Kruger National Park, or climb Table Mountain, the local Fodor’s travel experts in South Africa are here to help!
Fodor’s Essential South Africa
guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.
This new edition has been
fully-redesigned
with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s “Essential” guides have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!
travel guide includes:
AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE
to the top things to see and do
MULTIPLE ITINERARIES
to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
MORE THAN 35 DETAILED MAPS
to help you navigate confidently
COLOR PHOTOS
throughout to spark your wanderlust!
HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS
on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES
on “South Africa’s Hidden Gems,” “South Africa's Unusual Accommodations,” “South Africa with Kids”, and more
TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS
including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS
providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
SPECIAL FEATURES
on “Winelands 101,” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and “Best Beaches”
LOCAL WRITERS
to help you find the under-the-radar gems
Afrikaans, Swahili, and Zulu LANGUAGE PRIMERS
with useful words and essential phrases
UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON:
Capetown, Johannesburg, Durban, Hermanus, The Garden Route, the Drakensberg, Kruger National Park, Addo Elephant National Park, Cape Winelands, Blyde River Canyon, Victoria Falls, and more.
Planning on visiting any other African safari destinations? Check out
Fodor’s The Complete Guide to African Safaris
*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
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