South Africa
safari · pinotage · malva pudding
Where to Stay
Best Time
September (best month to combine all bucket list items)
May – October (Sabi Sands)
December – February (Cape Town)
Get Around
We Spent
2 weeks
Who Will Love South Africa
→ Safari lovers who won’t give up great food. Leopards at dawn in Sabi Sands, tasting menus in Cape Town.
→ Wine lovers. Pinotage in Stellenbosch and Pinot Noir in Hemel-en-Aarde, all an easy drive from Cape Town.
→ Thrill-seekers. Cage diving with sharks off Gansbaai and climbing the ladders up Lion’s Head.
start
HERE
Perfect 2-Week Route for First-Timers:
South Africa (+ Vic Falls) Itinerary
Planning
Things to Do
Safari
Wine
Eat & Drink
Planning
The safari is the hardest part to plan and the first thing to book.
Planning Guide
South Africa Safari Planning Made Easy: My 12 Insider Tips
Park Comparison
Sabi Sands vs. Kruger: Here’s How to Decide
Lodge Guide
How to Choose an Africa Safari Lodge: 11 Things to Consider
Budget Guide
African Safari Cost: 10 Factors + How We Saved $6800+!
Destination Comparison
7 Top Safari Destinations: Insider’s Pros and Cons Guide
Things to Do
Hikes, wine, penguins, and sharks in and around Cape Town.
Start Here
17 Best Things to Do in Cape Town: The Ultimate Checklist!
Hike Guide
Lion’s Head Hike in Cape Town: 8 Things to Know Before You Go
Penguins
Boulders Beach Penguins in Cap Town: 6 Things to Know Before You Go
Cage Diving
South Africa Shark Cage Diving: 10 Things to Know
Beach Huts
Muizenberg Beach Huts: Fascinating History + Where to Find Them
Safari
Three nights on safari at Lion Sands in Sabi Sands.
Safari Experience
A Typical Day on Safari: Behind the Scenes Look
Safari Lodge Review
Lion Sands River Lodge Review: What to Really Expect
Bucket List Night
Chalkley Treehouse in South Africa + Video
Wine
Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Hemel-en-Aarde, guided and on our own.
Start Here
South Africa Wine Country Getaway: Where to Stay, Sip Wine, and Dine
Wine Regions Roundup
Best South Africa Wine Regions (+Wineries): Our Personal Picks!
Wine Tour Options
Best Cape Town Wine Tours: Here’s How to Pick
Best Private Wine Tour
We Found the Best Private South Africa Wine Tour (Review)
Self-Guided Wine Tour
How to Do a Self-Guided Wine Tour in the Cape Winelands Using Uber
Eat & Drink
From bobotie at the market to a World’s 50 Best tasting menu.
Food Roundup
Top 10 South African Foods: Here’s What’s Delicious
Cape Town
3 Best Restaurants in Cape Town: A Foodie Traveler’s Picks
Cape Winelands
5 Best Restaurants in the Cape Winelands