DK South Africa

Discover South Africa - a country brimming with bucket-list experiences.

Whether you're hoping to catch a glimpse of nature's most majestic animals, get an adrenaline fix scaling the heights of Table Mountain, or discover rock art and dinosaur tracks in Lesotho, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that South Africa has to offer. Inside, you'll also find a detailed guide to the country's animals, terrain, and flora, as well as information on local conservation efforts.

From vibrant city life to abundant wildlife, rugged vistas to beautiful beaches, prehistoric paintings to cutting-edge contemporary art, South Africa has it all. This vast and varied country offers so many travel possibilities you'll be spoilt for choice.

Our updated guide brings South Africa to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak.

You'll discover:

• our pick of South Africa's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems
• a field guide with information on animals, terrain, flora, and conservation
• the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay
• detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy
• easy-to-follow itineraries
• expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe
• colour-coded chapters to every part of South Africa, from Cape Town to Johannesburg and Gauteng, the Arid Northwest to the Garden Route and Lesotho
• a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go

Only visiting Cape Town? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Cape Town and the Winelands.