South Africa · 남아프리카공화국

About South Africa

South Africa is a Africa country with a population of about 63.1M. The capital is Pretoria, the currency is ZAR, and primary languages include afr, eng, nbl.

Travelers care most about three things: visa policy, climate, and where to go. Browse the visa-free origins, recommended cities, and detail pages below.

Entry for Common Origins

Citizens of the following countries can enter South Africa visa-free (top 5 shown):

• 🇦🇷 Argentina (90 days)
• 🇧🇷 Brazil (90 days)
• 🇨🇦 Canada (90 days)
• 🇩🇪 Germany (90 days)
• 🇪🇸 Spain (90 days)

Top Cities to Visit

Top cities in South Africa (by population):

• Johannesburg — pop. 9.4M
• Cape Town — pop. 4.8M
• Durban — pop. 3.3M
• Pretoria — pop. 2.1M
• Soweto — pop. 1.7M

Best Time to Visit

South Africa’s climate varies significantly by region and city. Check monthly weather pages for major cities to plan your trip timing. Generally, spring and autumn are considered the best seasons for travel in Africa.