Africa

South Africa

At a glance

A must-visit African destination

South Africa is one of the easiest and most beautiful countries to visit in Africa, with excellent hotels, Airbnbs and transport options - Uber works extremely well.

Cape Town beauty

Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, combining mountains, ocean, beaches, wine estates and coastal roads.

Johannesburg and Sandton

Johannesburg has a very different energy. Sandton is one of the city’s wealthier areas and is known for Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton City, and rooftop views such as Alto234.

Easy movement

Uber works extremely well in South Africa, especially in Cape Town and Johannesburg, making it easy to move between hotels, restaurants, landmarks, and neighbourhoods.

A visual journey through South Africa

Cape Town

Foggy viewpoint on Table Mountain in Cape Town — **Conditions can change very quickly on Table Mountain.** Fog can arrive suddenly, so it is worth checking the official Table Mountain wesbite for visibility information before going up.

Cloudy cliffs on Table Mountain in Cape Town — **Even when cloudy, Table Mountain is dramatic.** If your cableway ticket day is too cloudy, you can usually use the ticket the following day, which is useful because the view depends heavily on the weather.

Cyclist near Cape Town Stadium — **Cape Town is a city where people walk and cycle around normally.** Around areas such as Green Point and the DHL stadium, the city feels open, scenic, and relatively easy to navigate.

V&A Waterfront with Table Mountain in Cape Town — **The V&A Waterfront is one of Cape Town’s most recognisable areas.** With boats, restaurants, shops, and Table Mountain behind it, it is touristy but still very beautiful and easy to enjoy.

Outdoor chess at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town — **The Waterfront has many small scenes of public life.** Outdoor games, performers, restaurants, and people moving around make it feel active without being overwhelming.

Penguins at Boulders Beach in Cape Town — **Boulders Beach is one of Cape Town’s most special places.** The African penguin colony, the boulders, and the soft evening light make it a memorable stop.

Sunset coastline near Boulders Beach in Cape Town — **The coastline around Boulders Beach is beautiful beyond the penguins.** The rocks, sea, and mountain backdrop make the area feel peaceful and cinematic.

Chapman’s Peak Drive at sunset in Cape Town — **Chapman’s Peak Drive is one of the most beautiful coastal routes in the world.** The road curves between mountain cliffs and the ocean, and at sunset it becomes one of Cape Town’s most spectacular drives.

Canal Walk and Century City in Cape Town — **This is Century City, just outside Cape Town’s city centre.** Canal Walk is a huge shopping centre where you can buy almost everything, but the surrounding canals and buildings also make the area pleasant to walk around.

Wine barrels at Groot Constantia in Cape Town — **Groot Constantia is one of Cape Town’s classic wine experiences.** The oldest wine producing estate in south Africa, the estate combines history, wine, food, and scenery in a way that feels very connected to the Western Cape.

Wine tasting with cheese and grapes at Groot Constantia — **The wine tasting experience at Groot Constantia is easy to enjoy.** Cheese, grapes, crackers, and wine make it a relaxed stop. The Groot is known for its production of high-quality red wines, including Shiraz, Merlot and blended red Gouverneurs Reserve.

Wine glasses with chocolate at Groot Constantia — **The tasting also includes small details that make the experience feel special.** Five special hand-crafted chocolates carefully matched with five of Groot Constantia’s wines (Groot Constantia Blanc de Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Groot Constantia Chardonnay, Groot Constantia Rood, the Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve Red)

Johannesburg

Moët vending machine at Alto234 in Johannesburg — **Alto234 is a quintessential rooftop luxury experience.** The Moët vending machine is a small but very memorable detail of the visit.

AM Milner hotel surrounded by greenery in Johannesburg — **AM Milner was a peaceful hotel surrounded by greenery.** It shows another side of Pretoria: quiet, comfortable, and well suited to a slower stay. It has since unfortunately closed.

Travel notes

Getting around from the airport

From the airport in Johannesburg, you can also take the Gautrain straight into central Johannesburg; it works very well, has Wi-Fi, and eating is not allowed on board.

Cape Town on foot

In many parts of Cape Town, people walk around normally, especially in popular areas such as the Waterfront, Green Point, and parts of the city centre.

Table Mountain timing

Check the weather and visibility before going up Table Mountain. The experience changes completely depending on cloud cover. Tickets are flexible and can be reused in case its closed due weather.

Medical tourism

South Africa is also known for medical tourism, with many clinics located in northern Johannesburg around Sandton and Rosebank. The healthcare system is excellent, especially in the private sector.