Everything You NEED to KNOW Before Visiting SOUTH AFRICA!

Chews to Explore April 11, 2025
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Don't go to South Africa before watching this video. We break down everything you need to know before you go — from where to stay and what to eat, to how to get around and how much cash to carry. We cover major cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town (arguably the best city in the world), iconic spots like Table Mountain, safari tips, Soweto highlights, and essential info on load shedding, money, and more. Whether you're chasing wildlife, wine, or world-class views, this guide will help you plan smarter and travel better. Planning a trip to South Africa? Grab the digital guide 👇🏽 Explore South Africa Travel Guide: https://chewstoexplore.kit.com/products/explore-south-africa-travel-guide Let’s get you ready for the trip of a lifetime. 🇿🇦 Video Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro to South Africa 1:09 Location 2:14 Entry Requirements 2:38 Best Time to Visit 3:40 Food 4:55 Transportation 5:37 Renting a Car 6:50 Where to Stay 7:48 Plannin Deals 8:30 Diversity 10:04 Top Things to Do 12:23 Safari Tips 14:04 Money 15:08 Negotiating 15:24 Load Shedding 15:47 Safety 16:30 Parking Attendants 17:01 Tipping 17:24 HolaFly ESim How Do Credit Card Points Work for Travel BLOG: https://chewstoexplore.com/how-do-credit-card-points-work-for-travel/ What Credit Cards Are Good for Travel BLOG: https://chewstoexplore.com/what-credit-cards-are-good-for-travel/ 3 Days in Cape Town BLOG: https://chewstoexplore.com/3-days-in-cape-town-itinerary/ Guide to Table Mountain BLOG: https://chewstoexplore.com/table-mountain-cape-town-south-africa/ Sign up for a free Plannin account: https://plannin.com/en?refId=ChewsToExplore Safety Wing Travel Medical Insurance: https://chewstoexplore.com/safety-wing HolaFly E-Sim: https://chewstoexplore.com/Holafly Check out our budget travel guides and itineraries: https://chewstoexplore.com/shop/ Top 9 Ways to Find Cheap Flights: https://chewstoexplore.com/how-to-find-cheap-flights-guide How To Find Your Perfect Airbnb: https://chewstoexplore.com/find-perfect-airbnb-guide Our Amazon StoreFront Travel Essentials: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chewstoexplore Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @chewstoexplore Please check out some of our other videos below: Cape Town South Africa Budget Travel Vlog https://youtu.be/47foxTeycuA?si=90Eg0GE6h7MozyUw Johannesburg South Africa Budget Travel Vlog https://youtu.be/_fo_4Wcz9yo Where to Travel for Cheap in 2025 https://youtu.be/phCWhnn49-8?si=8gsoFLyN1v1l0KfQ Rio de Janeiro Brazil Budget Travel Vlog https://youtu.be/J3jufq8b7ms?si=4ViyPyKPTjD-gnfP Know Before You Go to Rio de Janeiro https://youtu.be/yQEgU6y6P6A?si=TAd6DcvDL5qBzPoB Cuba Budget Travel Vlog https://youtu.be/9MM6X_c98tA?si=cqSte2yiQMgrEZto Mexico City Budget Travel Vlog https://youtu.be/9M0d7SX2jRI?si=dJ16mHiq9tdH6KzR Know Before You Go to Iceland https://youtu.be/-rkfV_RTu3g?si=ro0SkYO2dn4f20PS Peru Budget Travel Vlog https://youtu.be/NqS9v-4Fxbk?si=AvxOVJTOJqWdT3v8 NYC Budget Travel Vlog https://youtu.be/ro6_3EyQ0JA?si=2n8dg2ZyZIF3mFWh Puerto Rico Budget Travel Vlog https://youtu.be/o0UEB72ZrtQ?si=NCVQg4QlvLg407cV St. Martin Budget Travel Vlog https://youtu.be/wcFKwqSp1V4?si=iwavUhyfdlFA0NPp Tokyo Budget Travel Vlog https://youtu.be/hRTHPMWeEQ8?si=-Xdf7lARne1IGkpq *Disclaimer: This video description contains affiliate links. That means that if you click a link and decide to make a purchase we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Youtube and blogging is a stream of income for us, and those purchases help support this channel. Thank you for your continued support!