South Africa

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South Africa

Located on the southern tip of the African continent, South Africa offers an enormous variety of landscapes and is a popular hiking destination. Famous are the alpine Drakensberg mountain range, the Blyde River Canyon, the Eastern Cape Wild Coast, Cedarberg, and the Otter Trail along the southern Tsitsikamma Coast. And there is so much more!

South Africa counts a full 21 National Parks, many of which have hiking or backpacking trails. Take a look at the excellent website of South African National Parks (or SANParks), which also offers online bookings.

Hiking being popular, there are a multitude of other hiking clubs and tour operators offering their services, ranging from booking lodging to providing guides and even transporting your luggage from one hut to the next (euphemistically called 'slackpacking').

Surrounded by both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean, South Africa's climate is largely temperate, though there are some inland extremes in terms of high and low temperatures. Best time for hiking in South Africa is generally during the dry and cool season, between March and November.

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Books

Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Hike Cape Town: Top Day Trails in Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula
  • This new, full-colour guide to the top day trails of Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula - the heart of the Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site - has something for everyone. There are flat walks along the Sea Point Promenade, the Golden Mile between Muizenberg and St James and through the Urban Park for those looking for easy strolls, while... Read more
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Netherlands
2010
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Belgium
2010
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2018
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2016
  • Reisgids ANWB Ontdek Kaapstad & de Kaap | ANWB Media
  • Een nieuwe ANWB reisgids: deze titel is een vertaling van de Duitstalige Dumont reeks. Ze staan bekend als zeer degelijke en behoorlijk complete reisgisden in compact formaat. Met zowel veel achtergrondinformatie, maar ook veel tips over bezienswaardigheden en adressen voor bijvoorbeeld eten en drinken. Het boek is ook nog voorzien van leuke... Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
  • South Africa
  • Plan your next holiday with South Africa: Hiking Trails in and Around Pretoria and JohannesburgWith this detailed guide, you can save valuable time when planning your hiking adventure in South Africa. For three years, the authors explored and recorded 837 kilometers (523 miles) of astonishing hiking trails and walks in amazing landscapes,... Read more
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Belgium
  • South Africa
  • Plan your next holiday with South Africa: Hiking Trails in and Around Pretoria and JohannesburgWith this detailed guide, you can save valuable time when planning your hiking adventure in South Africa. For three years, the authors explored and recorded 837 kilometers (523 miles) of astonishing hiking trails and walks in amazing landscapes,... Read more
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Netherlands
  • Table Mountain
  • Endorsed by the botanical society of South Africa, this guide unveils the intricate relationships between plants and animals of Table Mountain. Read more
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Belgium
  • Table Mountain
  • Endorsed by the botanical society of South Africa, this guide unveils the intricate relationships between plants and animals of Table Mountain. Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • South Africa
  • Is there somewhere you really want to travel to, or just yearn to know better?Do you want all the facts about South Africa at your fingertips?If you want to know what it's really about (rather than the things your parents think you should see!), The Real South Africa is a great place to start.* What's hot: South Africa highlights you really... Read more
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Belgium
  • South Africa
  • Is there somewhere you really want to travel to, or just yearn to know better?Do you want all the facts about South Africa at your fingertips?If you want to know what it's really about (rather than the things your parents think you should see!), The Real South Africa is a great place to start.* What's hot: South Africa highlights you really... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2017
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2010
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2015
  • Reisgids Focus Johannesburg & Kruger NP | Footprint
  • Handig gidsje op zakformaat van Johannesburg en Kruger Nationaal Park. Dit gidsje is uit het handboek South Africa van Footprint gehaald. Footprint focus is een engelstalige praktische reisgids voor alle leeftijden, boordevol informatie over accommodatie van middenklasse tot luxe en plaatsbeschrijvingen. Kenmerk: brede culturele en... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2020
De Zwerver
Netherlands
  • Wegenatlas - Reisgids Kruger National Park | MapStudio
  • Visitor’s Guide to Kruger National Park is your GPS companion. Visitor’s Guide to Kruger National Park is an informative guide along with detailed maps of the best routes and GPS points. Included in the Visitor’s Guide to Kruger National Park is a list of the ‘top’ 50 mammals and 100 common birds. In fact, there are 146 mammal species in the... Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
2018
  • The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland
  • Discover South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to safari in Kruger National Park, savour the fine wines of the Western Cape or explore the village where Nelson Mandela grew up, The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland will show you ideal places to sleep,... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
2018
  • The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland
  • Discover South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to safari in Kruger National Park, savour the fine wines of the Western Cape or explore the village where Nelson Mandela grew up, The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland will show you ideal places to sleep,... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2018
  • Reisgids South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland - Zuid Afrika | Rough Guides
  • Zeer goede reisgids voor zowel de georganiseerde maar vooral voor de zelfstandige reiziger. Boordevol informatie over reizen, slapen, eten, maar ook musea en cultuur. Uitputtende bron van informatie, veelal nog completer dan de Lonely Planet. Inleidende informatie over land en cultuur is zeer goed. Safari en wildlife gedeelte! - Independent,... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • South Africa
  • This travel guide to South Africa includes coverage of Swaziland and Lesotho. Fully revised and updated, it contains listings for all budgets from back-packer hostels, guest farms and guest houses, to luxury safari camps. A colour section on wildlife with an animal location chart is included with comprehensive coverage of national parks... Read more
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Belgium
  • South Africa
  • This travel guide to South Africa includes coverage of Swaziland and Lesotho. Fully revised and updated, it contains listings for all budgets from back-packer hostels, guest farms and guest houses, to luxury safari camps. A colour section on wildlife with an animal location chart is included with comprehensive coverage of national parks... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Our top 4x4 trips
  • Featuring 10 great routes: Cederberg & Biedouw Valley; Gannaga, Ouberg & Tankwa Karoo NP; Swartberg, Die Hel & Meiringspoort Passes; Baviaanskloof; Mountain Zebra NP & Camdeboo; Lesotho-Drakensberg Region; iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Sodwana & Hluhluwe-iMfolozi NP; Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park; Northern Namibia; Southern Namibia. Read more
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Belgium
  • Our top 4x4 trips
  • Featuring 10 great routes: Cederberg & Biedouw Valley; Gannaga, Ouberg & Tankwa Karoo NP; Swartberg, Die Hel & Meiringspoort Passes; Baviaanskloof; Mountain Zebra NP & Camdeboo; Lesotho-Drakensberg Region; iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Sodwana & Hluhluwe-iMfolozi NP; Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park; Northern Namibia; Southern Namibia. Read more
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Netherlands
  • Wegenkaart - landkaart Southern Africa - Zuidelijk Afrika | Hildebrand's
  • Südliches Afrika 1 : 2 500 000. Hildebrand´s Urlaubskarte ab 9.95 EURO Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe. Stadtpläne von Cape Town / Kaapstad, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Windhoek. Verzeichnis der Orte und Sehenswürdigkeiten, Entfernungstabelle, Reiseinformationen. Dreisprachige Ausgabe:... Read more
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Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
  • Zuid-Afrika - Westkaap per fiets
  • Deze afwisselende route door de Kaapprovincie leidt je langs wijngebieden, savannes, regenwouden, twee oceanen en prachtige steden. Geniet van goede hotels, sfeervolle guesthouses en natuurlijk van de lokale wijn. Start in Kaapstad, schitterend gelegen aan de voet van de Tafelberg en fiets door het fynbos naar de indrukwekkende Kaappunt. Fiets... Read more
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Netherlands
  • Namibië - Rondreis
  • De schaal en de onverschrokken schoonheid van de wildernis in Namibië is betoverend. Met een volledig uitgeruste 4x4 terreinauto (met kampeer- en kookspullen) met daktent, reis je door een haast sereen woestijnlandschap, over bergpassen door ruige bergketens en beklim je ‘s werelds hoogste zandduinen. Kajak op de golven van de Atlantische... Read more
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Netherlands
  • Zuid-Afrika - Westkaap en Oostkaap
  • Brede zandstranden, ruige rotskusten, woeste binnenlanden en een lieflijke 'countryside'. Met een huurauto en een goede routebeschrijving op zak, verken je in eigen tempo de mooiste natuurgebieden van de provincies Westkaap en Oostkaap. Onderdeel van de reis vormt Zuid-Afrika's beroemde Route 62. Via de fraaie Brede Rivier vallei rijd je door... Read more
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Netherlands
  • Zuid-Afrika - Westkaap en Oostkaap
  • Go local en reis met de hele familie langs kleine guesthouses, houten cottages en ‘glamp’ temidden van de natuur. Wij hebben de mooiste plekken en leukste activiteiten gecombineerd tot een unieke self-drive familiereis door de provincies Westkaap en Oostkaap. Bekende plekken als Kaapstad, Oudtshoorn en de Tuinroute worden afgewisseld met de... Read more
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Netherlands
  • Zuid-Afrika - Westkaap en Oostkaap
  • Ontdek de verborgen juweeltjes in de Westkaap en Oostkaap met deze vernieuwde wandelreis die aanvangt in Kaapstad. Bewandel de ´shipswrecktrail' een mooie kustwandeling voor iedereen te doen. Wandel door de botanische tuinen van Kirstenbosch door Skeleton Gorge omhoog naar het landschap van kloven, toppen en rotsformaties. Bos maakt plaats voor... Read more
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Netherlands
  • Zuid-Afrika - Van Kaapstad tot Addo
  • Deze rondreis vangt aan in Kaapstad en voert je via de wijnlanden in de Franschhoek vallei dwars door de Grote en Kleine Karoo, het ‘land van de dorst’ volgens de Hottentotten. De Swartbergpas, een van Zuid-Afrika’s meest spectaculaire, verbindt de droge Karoo via de wijnroute R62 met de gematigde zone van de tuinroute. Geniet van de... Read more
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Netherlands
  • Zuid-Afrika - Kruger, Swaziland & kust Indische Oceaan
  • Overnacht in rieten Swazihutten, cottages in Kosi Bay Mouth, een gamelodge bij Kruger en ‘glamp’ aan de Sabi-rivier in een compleet uitgeruste tent. De diversiteit aan accommodaties in deze geheel vernieuwde gezinsreis verraadt de schoonheid van Zuid-Afrika en in het bijzonder van deze reis. Wat te denken van een boottocht over de Olifant’s... Read more
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Netherlands
  • Zuid-Afrika - Noordoost-Zuid-Afrika
  • Zuid-Afrika is een land met een unieke veelzijdigheid in natuur en cultuur. Met deze wandelreis geniet je intens van een zorgvuldig geselecteerd gedeelte van dit immens grote land. Hiervoor is geen betere manier dan dit te voet te doen, ofwel 'voetpade slaan' zoals de Afrikaners zeggen. In het weinig bezochte noorden wandel je in de... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
  • Zuid-Afrika - Mpumalanga en KwaZulu-Natal
  • Met een been in Lesotho en de ander in Zuid-Afrika. Te midden van de pieken van de Drakensbergen kijk je neer op de Sani Pass en de immense vlakte voor je tot aan de Indische Oceaan. Kwa-Zulu-Natal, Zuid-Afrika's kleinste provincie, vormt tezamen met de provincie Mpumalanga het decor van een compleet vernieuwde actieve rondreis. Met de huurauto... Read more
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Netherlands
  • Namibië - Compleet
  • Bezoek de twee belangrijkste woestijnen van Namibië, de Namib en de uitgestrekte Kalahari. Voel de hitte en de nachtelijke kou en ontdek de rijkdom aan planten en dieren die zich hebben aangepast aan de spaarzame neerslag. Verken de rode steenwoestijn, de hoge rollende zandduinen in het Namib-Naukluft Nationaal Park. Andere hoogtepunten zijn de... Read more
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