Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
Is South Africa still worth visiting in 2026?
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10 Mar 2026 at 21:11
Did you feel safe carrying cash?
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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11 Mar 2026 at 14:11
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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11 Mar 2026 at 15:29
This matches my experience. South Africa is a solid destination.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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