South Africa Travel Coverage

36 Hours in Cape Town

A plan for this stunning city might include a 5K run (or walk), browsing farm markets, dinner at a wine estate and, no surprise, heading up Table Mountain (by cable car).

Apps Help Navigate Africa’s Many Gems

Tracking wildlife, following in history’s footsteps or learning which documents are needed for travel, all from your phone.

Want to Visit South Africa? How to Survive a Long Flight

There are ways to make a 16-hour flight a little less painful. We all know to hydrate, but how about a little yoga at 39,000 feet?

Big Game Hunting Is Also Big Business for Wealthy Few

The killing of Cecil the lion has shed a spotlight on safari hunts, an elite pursuit with a price tag of tens of thousands of dollars.

Staying Where Mandela Did

By SHIVANI VORA

The Nelson Mandela Center for Reconciliation, in a private game reserve in South Africa, is now available for travelers to rent.

Near or Far, Head South to Escape the Winter

From St. Vincent to South Africa, the Travel section has some suggestions for sunny getaways — just in time for spring break.

In South Africa, Fine-Art Landscapes for Postcard Prices

Along Route 62 — popular with locals but virtually unknown to foreign visitors — there are plenty of towns with laid-back, eccentric states of mind and very reasonable prices.

Restaurant Report: La Parada in Cape Town

Despite inconsistent food, La Parada is the buzziest restaurant on Cape Town’s buzziest street.