South Africa

From Johannesburg to Cape Town

4 weeks

3 CHILDREN

2 rental cars

1 domestic flight

When I decided to travel to South Africa independently with my family, I didn’t know it would become one of my most special adventures.

After that experience, during which I also crossed into Eswatini, the former Swaziland, to see rhinos face to face in Hlane Royal National Park, I cannot stop recommending this country.

Here you have all the information I needed when organizing the trip gathered in one place. I’ll tell you about my experience and my tips to help you prepare your adventure.

Here are plenty of articles about my trip to South Africa, but I recommend starting with this general guide with all the necessary practical information: routes, requirements, money, how to get around, safaris, safety… If you still have questions, you can contact me.

Explore Cape Town

Things to see in Cape Town

Table Mountain: Guide to visiting it

THE BEST EXCURSIONS FROM CAPE TOWN

Cape of Good Hope, the south of Africa

Wild Card

I tell you everything about the South African tourist card that gives unlimited access for one year to 80 National Parks and reserves in the country. How much does it cost? Is it worth it? How is it purchased?

Where to sleep in South Africa

I review the accommodations I stayed in during my trip, from cabins in the savanna to home exchanges on the beach.

Panorama Route

Include South Africa’s best-kept geological treasure in your route. There, Blyde Canyon—the third longest canyon in the world—waterfalls, and much more await you!

What if you also go to Eswatini?

The former Swaziland, now called Eswatini, is a tiny country bordering South Africa, perfect for adding to the adventure.

Hlane National Park, the home of the rhinoceroses

Complete guide

to visit Eswatini

Hermanus

The best place for whale watching

Traveling with children to South Africa

Is it safe? Do they need vaccinations? Can they go on safaris? I answer all the doubts I had myself before organizing the trip with my children who were 5, 3 and 1 year old.

The most complete guide to traveling with children in South Africa.

10 restaurants to eat with children in South Africa