Capital
Pretoria
Population
60.0M
Currency
South African Rand (ZAR)
Best Time to Visit
May–September
#18
World Tourism Rank
0.76%
of World Land Area
10
UNESCO Sites
6
Neighboring Countries
Nationalities not listed above may require a visa. Always verify with official sources before travel.
⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official government sources before travel.
Recommended: May–September
South Africa is the only country in the world with three capital cities: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial).
Table Mountain in Cape Town is estimated to be one of the oldest mountains in the world, approximately 600 million years old.
Cape Town, with Table Mountain looming overhead and two oceans meeting at the Cape, is simply one of the world's great cities.
- A traveler on visiting South Africa
South Africa is a diverse nation at the southern tip of the continent, offering world-class safari experiences in Kruger National Park, the iconic Table Mountain and Cape Town waterfront, and the historic sites of the anti-apartheid struggle. The Garden Route, the Winelands of Stellenbosch, and the Drakensberg Mountains provide stunning landscapes, while vibrant cities like Johannesburg and Durban showcase the country's rich multicultural heritage and 11 official languages.
Must-see attractions, landmarks, and hidden gems
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