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South Africa
Capital: Pretoria · Africa
South Africa — incredible nature; high crime requires city smarts.
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Safety
Use caution Safety summary
South Africa — incredible nature; high crime requires city smarts.
Best time to visit
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Visa & entry
90 days visa-free for many passports.
Airlines
Major carriers operating to and from South Africa.
South African Airways
SA· Flag carrier
FlySafair
FA
Lift
GE
Emirates
EK
Qatar Airways
QR
Travel tips
- Get yellow-fever and malaria advice before flying
- Avoid driving at night outside cities
- Carry photocopies of your passport, not the original
- Don't walk after dark in cities
- Use ride-hailing, never flag
Common scams & risks
- Smash-and-grab at traffic lights
- Card skimming at petrol stations
Best cities to visit
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