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Whether you want to explore the Winelands, visit Kruger National Park, or climb Table Mountain, the local Fodors travel experts in South Africa are here to help! Fodors 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.
Fodors Essential guides have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!
Fodors Essential South Africa 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 FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
PHOTO-FILLED BEST OF FEATURES on Best Animals to See, South Africas Unusual Accommodations, Best Things to Eat and Drink, 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 like Winelands 101, What to Watch and Read Before You Visit, and Cape Peninsulas Best Beaches
LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
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 Fodors 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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Author: Fodors Travel Guides
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Fodors Travel Publications
Published: 10/07/2025
Series: Full-Color Travel Guide
Pages: 544
ISBN: 9781640978041
Language: English
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