Has anyone been to South Africa recently? Looking for the latest intel.
Specifically interested in:
- Current price ranges
- Best areas right now
- Any safety concerns to be aware of
- New venues worth checking out
I was there in 2024 and had a great time. Wondering if things have changed.
Keen to hear from anyone who has been recently.
Cheers
Long stay in South Africa — costs
Started by WinnipegWayne · 5 Mar 2026 · 1942 views
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5 Mar 2026 at 18:54
Word of caution — watch out for taxi scams at the airport. Other than that, great destination.
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6 Mar 2026 at 18:54
Been going for years. Scene has gotten busier.
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7 Mar 2026 at 19:54
Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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8 Mar 2026 at 21:54
Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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10 Mar 2026 at 11:54
Also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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10 Mar 2026 at 14:54
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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12 Mar 2026 at 00:54
Word of caution — some online profiles are fake. Other than that, great destination.
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12 Mar 2026 at 03:54
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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12 Mar 2026 at 17:54
Adding my experience: scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: some old spots closed.
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14 Mar 2026 at 03:54
Different experience for me. Prices were lower when I went.
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15 Mar 2026 at 11:54
Quick question — how was the wifi?
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16 Mar 2026 at 16:54
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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18 Mar 2026 at 16:54
Also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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19 Mar 2026 at 21:54
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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20 Mar 2026 at 16:54
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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21 Mar 2026 at 08:54
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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23 Mar 2026 at 05:54
Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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24 Mar 2026 at 06:54
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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26 Mar 2026 at 01:54
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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