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South Africa first timer — need advice

Started by BangkokVet · 13 Mar 2026 · 569 views

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BangkokVet member
#1
13 Mar 2026 at 14:05
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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SoCalSurfer member
#2
13 Mar 2026 at 20:14
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?

San Diego, CA | Member since 2024

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LiverpoolLee member
#3
14 Mar 2026 at 04:59
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Liverpool, UK

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BristolBen member
#4
14 Mar 2026 at 15:37
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has stayed consistent recently.

Bristol, UK | 16 countries visited

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CanuckTraveller member
#5
14 Mar 2026 at 19:36
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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MidwestMark member
#6
15 Mar 2026 at 03:30
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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BerlinBound member
#7
15 Mar 2026 at 08:53
How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Berlin Bound

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CalgaryKevin member
#8
15 Mar 2026 at 20:38
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.

Calgary Kevin — Calgary, Canada

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KiwiKen member
#9
16 Mar 2026 at 03:11
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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DCExplorer member
#10
16 Mar 2026 at 11:03
Great report! Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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BostonBrady member
#11
16 Mar 2026 at 18:10
I was there in early March and can add some detail:

Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.

Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.

My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.

One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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WinnipegWayne member
#12
17 Mar 2026 at 02:21
How long did it take you to learn the routine?

Winnipeg, Canada | Member since 2024

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SunshineSteve member
#13
17 Mar 2026 at 06:23
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Miami, FL

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WinnipegWayne member
#14
17 Mar 2026 at 14:28
100% agree. The quality there is hard to beat.

Winnipeg, Canada | Member since 2024

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FKKNovice member
#15
17 Mar 2026 at 17:08
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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DCExplorer member
#16
17 Mar 2026 at 23:25
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:

Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.

Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.

Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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BayAreaBob member
#17
18 Mar 2026 at 00:30
This matches my experience. South Africa is great value for money.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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OttawaOliver member
#18
18 Mar 2026 at 07:36
I was there in February and can add some detail:

Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.

Girls: International mix. Quality was varied.

My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.

One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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CardiffChris member
#19
18 Mar 2026 at 10:39
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Cardiff, UK

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DetroitDan member
#20
18 Mar 2026 at 14:39
Great report! Quick question — how was the hotel security?

Detroit, MI | 12 countries visited

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