Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2018
• Print ISBN: 9781786571809
• eBook ISBN: 9781788681520

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Fill your days with beaches and wineries in Cape Town, spot wildlife galore in Kruger National Park, and hike past majestic mountains in the Drakensberg region - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Cape Town, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Johannesburg & Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park, Limpopo, North West Province, Northern Cape, Lesotho, Swaziland The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland is our most comprehensive guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences. Looking for wider coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Southern Africa. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images fou

Western Cape

Winelands

Stellenbosch

Franschhoek

Paarl

Tulbagh

Robertson

McGregor

The Overberg

Kogelberg Nature Reserve

Betty’s Bay

Hermanus

Stanford

Greyton

Gansbaai

Cape Agulhas

Arniston

De Hoop Nature Reserve

Swellendam

Garden Route

Mossel Bay

George

Montagu & Outeniqua Passes

Herolds Bay

Victoria Bay

Wilderness

Garden Route National Park (Wilderness Section)

Buffalo Bay

Knysna

Knysna to Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay & Around

Route 62

Montagu

Barrydale

Calitzdorp

Oudtshoorn

Central Karoo

Prince Albert

Karoo National Park

West Coast & Swartland

Darling

West Coast National Park

Langebaan

Paternoster

Elands Bay

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Citrusdal & Around

Clanwilliam & Around

Western Cape

Why Go?

The splendours of the Western Cape lie not only in its world-class vineyards, stunning beaches and mountains, but also in lesser-known regions, such as the wide-open spaces of the Karoo, the many nature reserves and the wilderness areas. Make sure you get out into these wild, less-visited areas for birdwatching and wildlife adventure, as well as pure relaxation under vast skies.

The Western Cape offers a huge range of activities, from sedate endeavours such as wine tasting and scenic drives to more hair-raising encounters such as skydiving and rock climbing.

The melting pot of cultures in the region also begs to be explored. Khoe-San rock art is at its best in the Cederberg mountains, and there are some fine opportunities to learn about the fascinating culture of the Xhosa people.

When to Go

• Feb, Mar & Nov Temperatures are perfect: not too hot to hike but still beach weathe...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland
• South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland’s Top 25
• Need to Know
• First Time South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland
• What’s New
• If You Like
• Month by Month
• Itineraries
• Activities
• Travel with Children
• Regions at a Glance
• Cape Town
• Western Cape
• Eastern Cape
• Kwazulu-Natal
• Free State
• Johannesburg & Gauteng
• Mpumalanga
• Kruger National Park
• Limpopo
• North West Province
• Northern Cape
• Lesotho
• Swaziland
• Understand South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland
• South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland Today
• History
• Environment
• Wildlife & Habitat
• Music
• Food & Drink
• People & Culture
• Safe Travel
• Directory A–Z
• Transport
• Health
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers