South Africa for senior travelers: altitude on the highveld, why flying between the hubs matters, pacing an itinerary across two climates, and the insurance terms to read properly.
Articles tagged with "South Africa"
Accessible travel in South Africa: what genuinely works well, the safari vehicle question, accessible rest camps and attractions, and what to establish before booking.
South Africa and diaspora reconnection: the anti-apartheid movement as a shared international struggle, the sites where that history is held, the deep human past, and going well.
South Africa’s public holidays and festivals: the commemorative national days and what each marks, Cape Town’s January carnival, the arts and jazz festivals, and what closes when.
South African culture and etiquette: the twelve official languages, how to talk about apartheid history respectfully, greetings, photography, and visiting a township well.
South African food: the braai and what it means socially, boerewors and biltong, Cape Malay cooking, Durban’s bunny chow, the winelands, and eating well as a vegetarian.
Traveling safely in South Africa: an honest account of urban crime and the precautions that address it, road and wildlife safety, health preparation, and where to read the official advisories.
Getting around South Africa: why self-driving actually works here, the Gautrain, domestic flights between the three hubs, ride-hailing, and what minibus taxis are.
What to pack for South Africa: layers for a cold safari dawn and a warm Cape afternoon, the country’s unusual plug, neutral colors, and the soft-bag limit on bush flights.
Money in South Africa: the rand, unusually good card acceptance, where you still need cash, how tipping works including at the fuel pump, and what to know about ATMs.