Africa
Solo travel in South Africa
5/5English level
Solo travel in South Africa
Big landscapes, Cape Town, the Garden Route and Kruger, with great food, wine, good roads and strong value. High violent crime means planning how you move, especially after dark. The easiest place to start is Cape Town.
Best places in South Africa for solo travelers
| Place | Solo | English | Locals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere | Friendly |
| Kruger National Park | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere | Friendly |
| Stellenbosch | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere | Friendly |
| Hermanus | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere | Friendly |
| Knysna | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere | Friendly |
| Plettenberg Bay | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere | Friendly |
| Jeffreys Bay | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere | Friendly |
| Johannesburg | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere | Friendly |
| Durban | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere | Friendly |
| Pretoria | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere | Friendly |
| Port Elizabeth | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere | Friendly |
| Franschhoek | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere | Friendly |
| Umhlanga | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere | Friendly |
Solo travel by place
Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: South Africa
- SARS Customs online traveller declaration
- Department of Home Affairs: Remote Work Visa requirements
- Speedtest Global Index: South Africa
- World Bank open data
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