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Attractions and tours in South Africa
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What to book ahead in South Africa
Attractions, tours and passes worth booking ahead.
Attractions, tours and passes worth booking ahead. Prices shown in AUD for South Africa.
7 activities options for South Africa, compared
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Table Mountain cableway ticket
40k$42 AUD
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Robben Island ferry and tour
40k$62 AUD
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Soweto and Apartheid Museum tour
40k$88 AUD
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Cape Peninsula and Boulders penguins tour
40k$105 AUD
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Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine tour
40k$130 AUD
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Kruger National Park full-day safari
40k$195 AUD
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Planning what to do in South Africa
When is the best time to visit South Africa?
May-September for safari, November-March for Cape Town
The seasons are opposite ends of the country: dry winter is best for game viewing in Kruger because the bush thins and animals gather at water, while Cape Town is at its best in the southern summer.
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South Africa visa and entry rules
Passport, visa, arrival cards and customs rules for Australian passport holders.
Flights to South Africa
Search fares from Australia, then sort the rest of the trip.
South Africa eSIM plans
Instant data, no physical SIM required.
South Africa travel insurance
Medical, cancellation and luggage cover for Australian travellers.
South Africa money and cards
Cards, cash and FX fees for Australian travellers.
South Africa airport transfers
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Driving in South Africa
International Driving Permit rules and car hire for Australians.
South Africa travel essentials
Adapters, plugs, tap water, tipping and health basics.
How these comparisons are made
Activities listed are bookable in AUD with instant confirmation where the platform offers it. Jamie has personally booked and taken activities through the platforms recommended on this site. Editorial notes on whether something is worth pre-booking are opinions and labelled as such - a queue-skip that saves three hours in July can be pointless in February. Read the full editorial policy.
South Africa things to do FAQs
Do Australians need a visa for South Africa?
No. Australian passport holders can visit South Africa for tourism without a visa and are granted up to 90 days on arrival. Any other purpose, including work or study, requires a visa arranged in advance, and leaving and re-entering does not reset the 90 days.
Planning South Africa?
We will send you the South Africa guide as it grows - what to book before you go, which eSIM and travel card are worth it there, and what things actually cost in Australian dollars.