If You're NearbyNatureCoastHiking

The Wild Coast

A rugged, rural coastline of green hills and Xhosa villages, with the sea arch at Hole in the Wall, empty beaches and coastal hikes.

Photo: Vincentvanoosten · CC0
Best Time to Go
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
Our full guide to The Wild Coast is being written. It's on the Cape Town and the Garden Route list as If You're Nearby.

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Must-See
Nature · Safari

Kruger National Park

Limpopo and Mpumalanga
About 540 miles away

One of Africa's great parks, and easily self-drive, with luxury private reserves next door.

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Worth a Detour
Cities · Beaches

Durban

KwaZulu-Natal
About 150 miles away

A warm Indian Ocean city, famed for bunny chow.

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Must-See
Heritage · Wine

Cape Winelands

Western Cape
About 640 miles away

Dutch gables and very good wine.

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The Full Short List

Cape Town and the Garden Route

Table Mountain, winelands and whale watching.

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