A journey through articles to explore South Africa in depth

Follow me to the very charming town of Springbok and its region, known for its beautiful flowers and also for its diamond mines.

To take out certain goods (tobacco, food, currency), you need to respect the customs rules of the destination country! South Africa applies customs rules similar to those of western countries. Checking now will avoid nasty surprises at the airport.

Find all practical information on South African local currency, the RAND and your budget estimate for your trip to South Africa. 

What shouldn't you do or say in South Africa? Look at the advice on South African traditions, customs and manners!

South Africa has a very high rate of crime, particularly in urban areas. The poverty and inequality that resulted from the apartheid era have created a criminal breeding ground. However, crime is pretty much confined to the big cities, in particular poor neighbourhoods where tourists tend not to go. The golden rules are to be on your guard and stick to safe areas.

South African Province situated at the far North-East of the country, mostly rural and distanced from large touristic tours Limpopo is an ideal region to practice ecotourism in South Africa . We are a huge fan of these vast private reserves and the eco-lodges which mean you can spend a night there; they are unmissable features.

Like its fellow African countries, South Africa still has a quite problematic relationship with handicaps. Associations and NGOs are working on the ground to change mentalities and supply better services, but the reality is hardly satisfactory.

Nelson Mandela dreamed of a 'Rainbow Nation'. The diversity of the country's population is reflected in the range and number of religious beliefs.

South African food is as varied as its population. Its regional and local specialties have Dutch, Indian, British and Malay influences. 

Unlike other countries on the African continent, quite a few South African celebrities have seen their fame cross the border and reach a global audience. In the case of Mandela, he changed the course of humanity.