Discover South Africa - a country brimming with bucket-list experiencesWhether you're hoping to catch a glimpse of nature's most majestic animals, get an adrenaline fix scaling the heights of Table Mountain or simply soak up the summer sunshine with a glass of world-class wine, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that South Africa has to offer. Inside you'll find a detailed guide to the country's animals, terrain and flora as well as information on local conservation efforts.
From vibrant city life to abundant wildlife, rugged vistas to beautiful beaches, prehistoric paintings to cutting edge contemporary art, South Africa has it all. This vast and varied country offers so many travel possibilities that you won't be able to resist.
Our regularly updated guide brings South Africa to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed information on all the must-see sights, inspiring photography, and our trademark illustrations.
You'll discover:
- our pick of South Africa's
must-sees,
top experiences, and
hidden gems- a
detailed guide with information on
animals,
terrain,
flora and
conservation- the best spots to
eat,
drink,
shop, and
stay - detailed
maps and
walks which make navigating the country easy
- easy-to-follow
itineraries-
expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe
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color-coded chapters to every part of South Africa, from Johannesburg to Cape Town, the Winelands to Kwazulu-Natal
- our new
lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go
Want the best of Cape Town and the Winelands in your pocket? Try our
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Cape Town and the Winelands for top 10 lists to all-things Cape Town.
Make your trip to South Africa extraordinaryElephant encounters on a safari. Wine tasting in the Winelands. Hiking Table Mountain. South Africa offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion. Our updated guide brings South Africa to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country's buildings and neighbourhoods. You'll discover:- our pick of South Africa's must-sees and top experiences- a unique guide to the terrain, habitats, flora and fauna of South Africa- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of South Africa- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy- easy-to-follow itineraries- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe- colour-coded chapters to each part of South Africa- a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goWant the best of South Africa in your pocket? Try Top 10 Cape Town and the Winelands.