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| South Africa Travel Guide for backpackers |
There is passion in the eyes of the people and song in the wind of the African plains in this beautiful country filled with diversity. >From the changing landscapes to the multi-cultured people, South Africa is exhilarating and complex.
Tragedy walks hand in hand with hope in a land where poverty, AIDS, and violence exist but the spirit of ubuntu (people together) reigns, and there is certain knowledge that peace will prevail, and the sun will always shine on the mountains, forests, and glorious seas of South Africa.
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Cape Town - Known as 'the mother city', Cape Town is a magnificent and beautiful place, overflowing with history and home to the world famous Table Mountain, sparkling white sand beaches, a translucent sea, and enchanting vineyards.
Drakensberg - The Dragon Mountain, awesome and mystical, it has sheltered people for thousands of years and they have left their legacy in numerous ancient San rock painting sites. Today tourists come to climb the mountains and visit the national parks that protect South African wildlife.
Durban - South Africa's playground, Durban is where the people of the land come for their holidays in a city where, as they say, "the fun never sets”, and the weather is balmy, the beaches glorious, and the sea warm and inviting.
The Garden Route - Located on the coastline of the southern Western Cape the Garden Route is home to magnificent indigenous forests with Yellowwood trees and fynbos, delicate species of plants unique to the area, including the national flower of South Africa, the gorgeous and stately Protea.
Kruger National Park - Home to the 'big five' , Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and Rhino, as well as all the other species that make up the wildlife in this world famous national park. |
 DAILY BUDGET in SOUTH AFRICA - If you are prepared to camp and self cater, or stay in cheap hostels, $10 a day could just about keep you going, as long as you don't use public transport for long distance travelling. To stay at a two star hotel look at spending in the region of $50 per night, and in off season $40 per night, with two adults sharing, and food extra. |
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Although the sweltering summer (November - March) in the lowveld of South Africa can be overbearing, generally the climate elsewhere is pleasantly warm. Spring (September - October) in the Northern and Western Cape brings an explosion of wildflowers and is definitely the best time to visit, while in Durban and the weather is always warm, if somewhat humid at times.
School holidays in April, July and September bring hordes of vacationing locals to the beaches and national parks. The Festival of the Arts is held in Grahamstown in July with mainstream art, opera and theatre and the Arts Alive Festival in Johannesburg during September/October with music and workshops of diverse cultures. . |
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