South Africa: The Complete Guide to the Cities, Winelands, and Game Parks, with Zimbabwe and B otswana (Fodor's South Africa)

Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over.  Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free.  If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you.

The best guide to South Africa, packed with essentials
Gorgeous beaches, spring wildflowers, mountain hikes, white-water adventures, amazing wildlife encounters
African crafts, picturesque wine routes, traditional tribal villages, Cape Dutch colonial architecture

Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Out of Africa lodges, Zulu home-stays, big-city luxury, dune-side chalets, Winelands B&Bs, rustic wilderness camps
Country bistros, curry shops, tea terraces, African-food cafés, seaside braais (barbecues), an oyster-tasting tavern

Fresh, thorough, practical--off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents

26 pages of maps, 23 vacation itineraries, and more
City walking tours
Big Game Adventures miniguide
Important contacts, smart travel tips
Pleasures & Pastimes, don't-miss activities
New & Noteworthy
Festivals
Background essays, further reading, videos to watch
Complete index