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Prepare your trip in South Africa

All info to organize his trip have been gathered in this article. We have targeted for you the best activities to do on site, selected hotels whose price is consistent with the services, and gathered practical tips for getting to South Africa. And we are doing our best to illustrate our words with maps and pictures.

Where to stay in South Africa

You will find in South Africa a significant proportion of upscale hotels.

The 5-star hotels in South Africa

You will be able to easily find a very good 5-star hotel in South Africa because hotels there are famous for having an excellent level of service, with benefits of very high level. Follow our advice to choose among the best 5-star hotels South Africa.

In South Africa and in the immediate vicinity there are more than a hundred 5-star hotels. Not always easy to book at the best ones. Fortunately we are here to guide you in your choice.

4-star hotels in South Africa

When looking for a 4-star hotel you want above all quality with good value for money. You're at the right place : in South Africa 4-star hotels are excellent. Follow the tips below to book in the best establishment.

You make good choice if you book at Lavandula Manor (one of the best option in Mossel Bay), at Bushriver Lodge (a establishment ) or at WoodRidge Palms Boutique Hotel.

3-star hotels in South Africa

Good options are: Diaz Hotel and Resort (one of the best choices in Mossel Bay), at Mesami Hotel (a establishment) or Baviaanskloof Lodge (Country House).

Questions and Answers

What is the best hotel in South Africa? The best place to stay in South Africa is at The Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa in Cape Town.

What is the best 5 stars hotel in South Africa? The best 5 stars hotel in South Africa is the Echelon in Cape Town.

What is the best 4 stars hotel in South Africa? The best 4 stars hotel in South Africa is the Lavandula Manor in Mossel Bay.

What is the best 3 stars hotel in South Africa? The best 3 stars hotel in South Africa is the Diaz Hotel and Resort in Mossel Bay.

What is the best 2 stars hotel in South Africa? The best 2 stars hotel in South Africa is the Parade Hotel in Durban.

How to get to South Africa

Going to South Africa by plane

Port Elizabeth Airport : the airport has 364 flights per week. It is served by 4 airlines that offer 4 destinations.

Domestic flights from Port Elizabeth Airport :

There are 4 airports accessible by direct flights, operated by South African Airways, British Airways, Safair and Manx Airlines.

  • Johannesburg : flights operated by South African Airways, British Airways, Safair and Manx Airlines

Low cost airlines to Port Elizabeth Airport :

  • Johannesburg : flights operated by South African Airways, British Airways, Safair and Manx Airlines

Charter and seasonal flights exists from :

  • Johannesburg : flights operated by South African Airways, British Airways, Safair and Manx Airlines

Sishen Airport : the airport has 91 flights per week. It is served by 2 airlines that offer 1 destinations.

Domestic flights from Sishen Airport :

There are 1 airports accessible by direct flights, operated by Airlink and South African Airways.

  • Johannesburg : flights operated by Airlink and South African Airways

Skukuza Airport : the airport has 84 flights per week. It is served by 1 airlines that offer 2 destinations.

Domestic flights from Skukuza Airport :

There are 2 airports accessible by direct flights, operated by South African Airways.

  • Johannesburg : flights operated by South African Airways

What to do in South Africa

If you plan to stay long in South Africa, you will see more tourist places like for example Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Cape Town - Upper Eastside, Bontebok National Park, Satyagraha House, Agulhas National Park, Ditsong National Museum Of Natural History, Marakele National Park and Karoo National Park.

Museums in South Africa

Some museums may interest you during your stay in South Africa: Satyagraha House, Ditsong National Museum Of Natural History and Heart Of Cape Town Museum.

South African Sendinggestig Museum, Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex, Oliewenhuis Art Museum, National English Literary Museum, Pionier Museum, Simon'S Town Museum and Mapungubwe Museum are other museums in South Africa; they may eventually interest you. If you want to visit other museums, less known but no less interesting, here are some suggestions: Slave Lodge, District Six Museum, Ditsong Museums Of South Africa, National Museum, East London Museum, Amathole Museum, Robben Island Museum, Cp Nel Museum, Cape Medical Museum and Franschhoek Motor Museum.

Natural parks in South Africa

In South Africa on sunny days, go to the natural. We especially recommend Table Mountain National Park, Golden Gate Highlands National Park and Bontebok National Park.

Other natural parks are worth visiting, such as Addo Elephant National Park, Marakele National Park, Agulhas National Park, Karoo National Park, Augrabies Falls National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park and Namaqua National Park. Other natural parks may also interest you as Mapungubwe National Park, Ukhahlamba / Drakensberg Park, West Coast National Park, Camdeboo National Park, Garden Route National Park, Mokala National Park, Tankwa Karoo National Park, Royal Natal National Park, Wilderness National Park and Qwaqwa National Park.

Maps of South Africa

Localisation of South Africa on a world map ©OpenStreetMap contributors

Regional map of South Africa ©OpenStreetMap contributors

Detailed location map of South Africa ©OpenStreetMap contributors

Photos of South Africa

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