Planning my first trip to South Africa and wanted the latest intel.
Specifically interested in:
1. Current price ranges
2. Best areas to base yourself
3. Safety concerns
4. Quality compared to Germany?
Any recent reports appreciated. Thanks.
South Africa — solo travel tips
Started by TexasHeat · 6 Jul 2026 · 22 views
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8 Jul 2026 at 08:33
Adding my experience: scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality.
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9 Jul 2026 at 13:36
Word of caution — some online profiles are fake. Other than that, great destination.
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Solid 9/10 destination in my experience too.
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12 Jul 2026 at 07:15
Been going for years. Scene has improved recently.
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13 Jul 2026 at 15:03
How does it compare to Brazil?
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15 Jul 2026 at 21:49
This info might be outdated. Things changed since last year. Prices are about the same now.
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16 Jul 2026 at 13:08
Hmm, different experience for me. Prices were lower when I went.
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17 Jul 2026 at 13:14
How long to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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19 Jul 2026 at 20:47
First time there was good but could've been better. Second time I knew the ropes and it was 10x smoother. Like most places, experience makes all the difference.
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