SOUTH AFRICA TRAVEL (2026) | The 10 BEST Places To Visit In South Africa (+ Travel Tips)

South Africa has an incredibly diverse geography that spans world-class coastlines, majestic mountain ranges, and wildlife-rich savannas. Over the course of three separate trips and more than six months of travel time, we’ve had the opportunity to explore nearly every region. While our previous video featured 15 amazing destinations, our extended experience has allowed us to narrow that down to a curated selection, including a couple new places we discovered on our latest trip. In this video, we’re sharing our definitive top 10 places to visit in South Africa. 🗺️📍 GET OUR SOUTH AFRICA ROAD TRIP GUIDE WITH INTERACTIVE MAP & 15+ PRE-DESIGNED ITINERARIES: https://www.rexby.com/worldwildhearts/south-africa 🔗 SOUTH AFRICA LINKS, TOURS & MORE INFO ☑️ Plettenberg Bay - Swim with seals: https://www.getyourguide.com/plettenberg-bay-l109147/plettenberg-bay-swim-with-seals-t311468/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthAfrica_video ☑️ Robberg Nature Reserve Point Circuit Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/western-cape/robberg-hiking-trail-point-circuit ☑️ Bloukrans Bridge Bungee Jump: https://www.getyourguide.com/nature-s-valley-l200060/plettenberg-bay-jumpwinch-ride-skywalk-tour-experience-t1134063/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=GardenRoute_video ☑️ St Lucia Hippo & Croco Cruise: https://www.getyourguide.com/st-lucia-l2266/st-lucia-hippo-and-crocodile-cruise-on-a-15-seat-vessel-t361455/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthAfrica_video ☑️ Cape Vidal Full-Day Snorkeling Safari: https://www.getyourguide.com/st-lucia-l2266/cape-vidal-full-day-snorkeling-safari-t299345/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthAfrica_video ☑️ Table Mountain Cable Car: https://www.tablemountain.net/ ☑️ Drakensberg - Witsieshoek Shuttle to Amphitheater trailhead: https://secure.activitybridge.com/search?supplierid=51469 ☑️ Drakensberg - Amphitheater trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/tugela-falls-hike-via-sentinel-peak 😴 WHERE TO STAY IN SOUTH AFRICA: - Plettenberg Bay: Ocean Watch Guesthouse ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/za/an-ocean-watch-guest-house.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2 - St Lucia: Leopard Tree Lodge ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/za/lalapanzi-guest-house-st-lucia.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2 - Stellenbosch: Rozendal stay ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/za/auberge-rozendal-winefarm.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2 - Royal Natal National Park: Witsiehoek Mountain Lodge (only hotel near Amphitheater hike - $$$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/za/witsieshoek-mountain-lodge.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2 - Cape Town: Mountain Marina Luxury Apartments - V&A Waterfront ($$$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/za/mountain-marina-luxury-apartments.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2 - Kgalagadi/Augrabies/Kruger: SANParks Website (book accommodation inside the national park): https://www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger? 🎥 MORE SOUTH AFRICA VIDEOS: - South Africa Top 15 Places To Visit: https://youtu.be/RcdAeOG0W-Y - South Africa 3 Week Road Trip Itinerary: https://youtu.be/Zj_AU2Hcqqo - Western Cape Road Trip Itinerary: https://youtu.be/TMnBi-nM6iU - Cape Town: https://youtu.be/13u-JcPWbkQ - Cape Winelands: https://youtu.be/erboddQd1yM - Cape Town day trips: https://youtu.be/Z3yMMKqV5gc - Panorama Route: https://youtu.be/I4_jXPsQG7M - Kruger National Park: https://youtu.be/suRv7sGRc7Y - Garden Route: https://youtu.be/Shw0HEMuq_k - Drakensberg: https://youtu.be/RH8gopmqSrQ 💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP & PLATFORMS WE USE: - Book cheap flights: https://skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001 - Book accommodation: https://www.booking.com/index.html?aid=7936148 - Book rental car: https://www.discovercars.com/?a_aid=Wordwildhearts - Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: https://saily.com/worldwildhearts - Find the best hiking trails: https://alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353 ✅ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/WorldWildHearts 😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/worldwildhearts/ https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwildhearts ‼️ Note: some (drone) shots are stock footage from Canva 🎵 MUSIC CREDITS: Chilling In Cape Town by Anthony Vega Rejoice In The Morning by The David Roy Collective Forever by Jimit and FineBoy Hovering Across The Earth by Assaf Ayalon Make Things Better by Anthony Vega Savanna by Milo Mwanza Yolo Instrumental Version by Jimit and Saggie 🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:09 Cape Whale Coast 2:28 Augrabies Falls National Park 3:57 Panorama Route 4:55 Plettenberg Bay 6:15 St. Lucia and iSimangaliso Wetland Park 8:15 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park 9:36 Stellenbosch And The Cape Winelands 10:48 Royal Natal National Park 12:09 Cape Town And The Cape Peninsula 13:21 Kruger National Park 14:58 South Africa Travel Tips #southafrica #southafricatravel #southafricatop10