Things to do in South Africa - 30 sights and experiences

Writer: Helena Bergström

What to see and do in South Africa? This exciting and contrasting country offers dramatic landscapes, wildlife and plenty of culture. Find all our top tips here.

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The Garden Route in South Africa - a beautiful coastal route

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated August 2026 | The Garden Route is a beautiful stretch of coast in South Africa, which is very popular to follow by car. We drove along this road during our trip in South Africa, and here we have compiled our best tips for the route.

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What to eat in South Africa? - 20 classic dishes you must try

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: May 2026 | What do you eat in South Africa? South African food offers a great variety, with influences from many different cultures. The country is known for both grilled and dried meat, but there is also much else to try. In this article we present tips on South African food.

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Things to do in Cape Town, South Africa - 25 tips

Text and photo: Helena Bergström

Updated August 2026 | What to see and do in Cape Town, South Africa? Cape Town is a fantastic city that offers everything from nature and adventure to culture, food and wine. Here we have collected all our tips for things to do in Cape Town.

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Simon's Town in South Africa - seaside accommodation, penguins, excursions

Writer: Helena Bergström

Simon's Town in South Africa is a real gem, located relatively close to Cape Town. Here you can enjoy fantastic seaside accommodation, see penguins in the wild and take excursions to places like Godahoppsudden and charming Kalk Bay.

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Riding the wine train in Franschhoek, South Africa

Writer: Helena Bergström

What is it like to ride the wine train in Franschhoek, South Africa? And what even is a wine train? The Franschhoek Wine Tram is actually made up of both trains and buses, and offers a fantastically charming way to travel around vineyards.

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What to do in Stellenbosch in South Africa - 9 tips

What to see and do in Stellenbosch, South Africa? Stellenbosch is the centre of South Africa's wine production and also a lively student town. A very special and very nice place! Here we have collected all our tips for things to do in Stellenbosch.

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Vineyards in Stellenbosch, South Africa - 4 great places to visit

Curious about vineyards in Stellenbosch? South Africa is known for its wine production, and the town of Stellenbosch is the centre of the country's wine industry. During our visit, we had time to visit four different wineries, all of which were fantastic in different ways.

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Betty's Bay and Clarence Drive in South Africa - penguins and views

Betty's Bay in South Africa is famous for its penguins, and right next to it is the breathtakingly beautiful Clarence Drive, which runs between Rooi-Els and Gordon's Bay.

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What to do in Hermanus, South Africa - 12 tips

Writer: Helena Bergström

What to see and do in Hermanus, South Africa? Hermanus is a beautiful coastal town known for its incredible whale watching opportunities. Here we have gathered all our tips for things to do in Hermanus.

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