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South Africa Independent Travel Guide (2025): Top Things to Do, Popular Attractions, Itinerary Planning, Accommodation, Food, Transportation, Weather, and More - Everything You Need to Know (Updated July 2025) | Trip.com

About South Africa

Recommended trip: 7–12 day(s)

Recommended trip: 7–12 day(s)

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Cape Town

Cape Town

Tsitsikamma National Park

Tsitsikamma National Park

Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park

Johannesburg

Johannesburg

Garden Route

Garden Route

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Things to do in South Africa

What to Do

Looking for things to do in South Africa? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Cape of Good Hope

Cape of Good Hope

4.7/5521 Review
"Natural scenery"
"Beaches and shores"
Table Mountain

Table Mountain

4.8/5418 Review
"Mountain climbing"
Boulders Beach

Boulders Beach

4.7/5350 Review
Duiker Island

Duiker Island

4.7/5210 Review
"Beaches and shores"
"Boat tour"
Gold Reef City Theme Park

Gold Reef City Theme Park

4.7/586 Review
"Amusement parks"
Tsitsikamma National Park

Tsitsikamma National Park

4.6/537 Review
"Natural scenery"
Twelve Apostles

Twelve Apostles

4.8/550 Review
"Mountain climbing"
Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park

4.8/591 Review
"Natural scenery"
Union Buildings

Union Buildings

4.6/592 Review
"Historic buildings"
Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum

Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum

4.7/543 Review
Table Mountain National Park

Table Mountain National Park

4.5/521 Review
"Natural scenery"
Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square

4.6/585 Review

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top South Africa dishes and foodie spots.
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Terrarium by Chris Erasmus

Terrarium by Chris Erasmus

4.4/533 Review
Avg. SAR64/person
"Western-style"
"View"
GOLD Restaurant

GOLD Restaurant

4.3/55 Review
Avg. SAR121/person
"African Cuisine"
"Open Late"
TTK Fledgelings

TTK Fledgelings

4.5/525 Review
Avg. SAR161/person
"Western-style"
Signal Restaurant Waterfront

Signal Restaurant Waterfront

3.0/52 Review
Avg. SAR393/person
"Western-style"
"Sea view"
La Colombe

La Colombe

5.0/514 Review
Avg. SAR82/person
"Western-style"
De Grendel Restaurant

De Grendel Restaurant

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Avg. SAR93/person
"View"
The Granary Cafe

The Granary Cafe

5.0/53 Review
Stardust Theatrical Dining

Stardust Theatrical Dining

5.0/514 Review
Avg. SAR68/person
"Western-style"
The Lighthouse Cafe

The Lighthouse Cafe

3 Review
Avg. SAR57/person
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Trumps Grillhouse and Butchery

Trumps Grillhouse and Butchery

4.8/517 Review
Avg. SAR57/person
"Seafood"
The Pot Luck Club

The Pot Luck Club

4.0/59 Review
Avg. SAR128/person
"View"
V&A Food Market

V&A Food Market

3.0/53 Review
Avg. SAR30/person
"Fast Food"

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