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    Driving in South Africa

    South Africa has excellent road infrastructure, a selection of reputable vehicle hire companies, great weather and plenty of stunning scenery – which all combine to make self-driving a viable and enjoyable option. If you're thinking of taking the long way round, here are a few tips.

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    A feast of South African festivals

    Festivals, festivals, festivals ... SA has a celebration for every event, art form, food, drink and agricultural commodity. There's the Cherry Festival, the Arts Festival, countless mud-and-dust music festivals, the Whale Festival and more. See our guide to some of SA's best excuses for a party.

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    Public transport: Buses and trains in South Africa

    If you're not used to driving long distances, buses and trains offer comfortable alternatives, allowing you to relax and enjoy the landscape. Both budget and luxury options are available.

  • South Africa: traveller's customs guide

    To help make your arrival in and departure from South Africa as smooth as possible, here's a quick guide to bringing goods in and out of the country.

  • South Africa's weather and climate

    A subtropical location, moderated by ocean on two sides of the triangle-shaped country and the altitude of the interior plateau, account for the warm temperate conditions so typical of South Africa – and so popular with its foreign visitors.

  • Are you travel ready?

    As the December break begins, the Department of Home Affairs has launched a campaign to urge all South Africans to make sure they are "travel ready" before they go on holiday - particularly if they are travelling with minor children.

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