The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini

This South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards.

This South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini guidebook covers: Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula, The Western Cape, The Northern Cape, The Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Free State, Gauteng, North West Province, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Lesotho, Eswatini.

Inside this South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini travel book, you'll find:



A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks

Itinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of trip

Practical information - how to get to South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more

Author picks and things not to miss in South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini - The Wild Coast, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, Soweto, The Drakensberg, Vernacular Architecture, Addo Elephant National Park, Traditional Arts and Crafts, Stellenbosch, The Sani Pass, Game Trails, Cape Point, Storms River Mouth, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, The Bo-Kaap, Kruger National Park

Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots

When to go to South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini - high season, low season, climate information and festivals

Where to go - a clear introduction to South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini with key places and a handy overview

Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs

Places to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels

Practical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges

Colour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife

Background information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity

Essential Afrikaans dictionary and glossary of local terms

Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook to South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini

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