Where to stay in South Africa
The neighbourhoods to stay in, and hotels, homes and tours with photos and prices, in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Knysna, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg and Durban.
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Cape Town
- First visit
V&A Waterfront
Harbour-front hotels by the Robben Island ferry, the shops and restaurants.
Hotels in V&A Waterfront - Longer stay
Sea Point
A seafront promenade, apartments and everyday restaurants.
Hotels in Sea Point
Hotels, homes and tours in Cape Townphotos and prices
Hotels and homes
Near: V&A WaterfrontSea Point
Tours and activities
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Stellenbosch
- First visit
Town centre
Oak-lined streets and cafés, a short drive from the wine farms.
Hotels in Town centre - Longer stay
The winelands
A room on a wine farm among the vineyards; a car is needed.
Hotels in The winelands
Hotels, homes and tours in Stellenboschphotos and prices
Hotels and homes
Near: Town centreThe winelands
Tours and activities
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Knysna
- First visit
Thesen Island
On the lagoon, with restaurants and the boat trips.
Hotels in Thesen Island
Hotels, homes and tours in Knysnaphotos and prices
Kruger National Park
- First visit
Rest camps inside the park
Inside the gates, so the first and last light are spent on drives.
Hotels in Rest camps inside the park - Longer stay
Hazyview
A town by the southern gates, with cheaper lodges and shops.
Hotels in Hazyview
Hotels, homes and tours in Kruger National Parkphotos and prices
Johannesburg
- First visit
Rosebank
Walkable, with galleries and malls, on the Gautrain to the airport.
Hotels in Rosebank - Longer stay
Melville
Seventh Street’s cafés and bars, and guesthouses on quiet streets.
Hotels in Melville
Hotels, homes and tours in Johannesburgphotos and prices
Tours and activities
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Durban
- First visit
Umhlanga
Beach hotels north of the city, by the lighthouse and the promenade.
Hotels in Umhlanga - Longer stay
Morningside
Restaurants on Florida Road and leafy residential streets.
Hotels in Morningside
Hotels, homes and tours in Durbanphotos and prices
Hotels and homes
Near: UmhlangaMorningside
Tours and activities
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Elsewhere in Africa