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The logistics, without the guesswork

The unglamorous stuff that makes or breaks a trip. Where safety matters, we cite current sources and show when we last checked.

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Trip logistics

Left-hand drive, distances, the car you actually need.

Situational guidance, not sweeping warnings.

The city you'll spend most time in, block by block.

Johannesburg vs Cape Town, and how to connect.

Cash, card, ZAR, and what to tip.

What works, what doesn't, data costs.

Seasons by region, not one national answer.

SANParks, lodges, and what to book first.

Who needs what, by passport.

What you actually need, by season and trip type.

Malaria, evac cover, and what matters.

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