Popular travel and lifestyle blog featuring travel tips, fashion, food and photography from around the world. Follow Kiersten on her adventures!
The country I’ve been calling home for the past year! South Africa is a place where everyone should go at least once in their lives. From gorgeous weather, affordability, amazing beaches, vast wildlife, delicious wine and food, and breathtaking scenery everywhere you go!
Whether you’re looking to meet interesting people, go hiking, horseback riding or game viewing, lazily laying at the beach or getting lunch at a scenic restaurant, this country has it all. South Africa provides great opportunities for those who prefer an outdoor lifestyle and opens your eyes up to diverse culture everywhere you go.
With so much to see and do every month of the year, there is no bad time to visit South Africa.
For the best weather and a jam-packed events calendar, plan your trip to South Africa during the summer months. From November to February, the days are hot with temperatures reaching the mid-eighties and dropping to the mid-sixties at night.
If you’re planning a safari trip to South Africa, book your flights during the country’s winter months. From June to August, temperatures dip to the mid-forties making game drives in the Kruger National Park more bearable.
Autumn (March to May) and spring (September to October) you’ll find cheaper flights and fewer crowds at the top attractions.
Check out The Best Time to Travel to South Africa for complete details!
Language: South Africa boasts 11 official languages. The main language spoken in all the big cities is English, but the two most widely spoken languages are Zulu and Xhosa.
Currency: The currency in South Africa is called the Rand. 1 USD is equivalent to about 14 South African Rands.
Credit Cards and ATMs: In the big cities and smaller towns, most retailers and restaurants will accept credit cards as payment. You can easily find ATM’s at gas stations or the malls. However, if you’re shopping for souvenirs at markets, it’s best to withdraw cash or check to see if the vendor takes payment with apps like Snapscan.
Plugs: The plugs in South Africa are type D, M and N. The standard voltage is 230 V, and the standard frequency is 50Hz. I recommend buying a universal adapter (make sure it has surge protection) and using a converter for hair dryers and hot tools.
Safety: One of the questions I’m asked often is if it’s safe to travel to South Africa as a solo female traveler. Since moving here, I’ve never felt in danger, but I always practice common sense and make sure I’m aware of my surroundings.
Read my Is it Safe to Travel to South Africa? guide for my safety tips!
I am such a wine lover so when it came to figuring out what I wanted to do for my birthday, I knew that it would have to be a staycation at Lanzerac Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Read More >
Hiking is one of the best ways to not only get some serious exercise but it’s also one of the best ways to see the world. If you’re wanting to add a little outdoor exploration into your next adventure—think about adding one of these treks with epic views to your agenda!
Read More >
I’ve been saying it for years, but couples who travel together stay together. Here are some of the top adventurous trips for couples around the world!
Read More >
The Cape Winelands is one of the best wine regions in the world. Here are my favorite South African wineries to visit outside of Cape Town!
Read More >
Kruger National Park is one of the best places to go on safari in Africa. Here are some of my best photos to inspire your wildlife getaway to South Africa!
Read More >
Cheetah Plains in Sabi Sands is one of the most incredible and luxurious lodges I’ve stayed at in South Africa. Here’s my review and what you can expect!
Read More >
Winter is an incredible time to visit South Africa. You’ll find cheap flights, great accommodation deals and it’s the best season for safaris!
Read More >
The Garden Route in South Africa is one of the best road trips in the country. Here are some of my favorite photos from my trip to inspire your travels!
Read More >
Whether you want to explore arid deserts or lush tropical paradises – here are the best destinations for nature lovers around the world!
Read More >
From road tripping through Namibia to gorilla trekking in Uganda – Africa is full of incredible adventures! Here’s my ultimate Africa travel bucket list!
Read More >
From swimming with penguins to scenic helicopter tours and scenic hikes – here are my top things to do in Cape Town in the summer!
Read More >
Here you’ll find the Cape Town drought explained for visitors, what to expect when you get here and most importantly, how you can help save water!
Read More >
If you want to explore Cape Town, the wine regions, and get out on a safari, here are the top things to do PLUS an itinerary for two weeks in South Africa!
Read More >
Being born and bred South African, the most difficult question I get asked by new friends while traveling is “is it safe to travel to South Africa?”.
Read More >
The weather in Cape Town is similar to SoCal, and my new stomping grounds are beautiful 365 days a year. Here is the best time to go to South Africa!
Read More >
This year South Africa became my home and I have had an incredible time exploring it. I’ve collected 20 photos to inspire you to visit South Africa!
Read More >
I was confronted with a completely new packing dilemma when planning my trip to Kenya. What should I pack for an African safari?
Read More >
I have fallen completely head over heels for South Africa and I’m here to tell you why South Africa may be the world’s best region!
Read More >
