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Most Viewed Tourist Traps in South Africa

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V&A Waterfront   Cape Town

V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

 15 Reviews  I am a local and can assure you one can spend a day at this " trap" and it could cost as little as US$10Fairly reasonable entertainment but of course. A very good thing to do is spend a few hours at... 

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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Thieves.

by SophiaEC

Just beware of pick pockets and thieves, don't wear much jewelry, and don't leave your accomodation unlocked.

Salt and Pepper

by filipdebont

It can be dangerous to us the salt and pepper in an South African restaurant. More details will folllow . . .

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VA waterfront is basically a...

by corky_128

VA waterfront is basically a jumped up shopping mall that we all know and probably hate. The upside is that with the amount of private security there your reasonable safe

Sun City is the biggest trap...

by Ruter

Sun City is the biggest trap of all. It´s Las Vegas in Africa. If you have a lot of money and don´t know how to spend it all, maybe this is the place for you. Otherwise, just don´t go there!

The markets in South Africa...

by asgottl

The markets in South Africa are a little touristy, but the artwork is gorgeous.

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Cape Point - do yourself a big...

by agcw

Cape Point - do yourself a big favour and avoid buying anything from the shops - very expensive!

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Buying a wood carved giraffe...

by Grootpiet

Buying a wood carved giraffe statue next to the road... pretty much standard carry-on for tourists leaving the country.

Excellent trained thiefs are...

by kiwi98

Excellent trained thiefs are changing the touristy Cape point into a 'Watch out' area for all visitors:hold on to your sunglasses, photocams and don't start eating fruits! :)

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Full of toursists - but the...

by SV160794

Full of toursists - but the vista is incredible

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Be careful with the weight of...

by dandiver

Be careful with the weight of your baggage when leaving South Africa in Johannesburg Int. Airport. The authorities are very severe with that.

Top 3 Hotels in South Africa

The Table Bay Hotel  Cape Town

 9 Reviews and 345 Opinions  One of the more expensive options, but if you can afford it then go for it. The location is great,... 

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The Westcliff Hotel  Johannesburg

 5 Reviews and 201 Opinions  Being a local, I have never stayed here (and probably couldn't afford to!) - having visited business... 

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Skukuza Restcamp - Kruger National Park  Kruger National Park

 8 Reviews and 100 Opinions  This is the largest camp on the banks of the Sabie river, it is also the administrative centre of... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi all, im travelling to South Africa and Malarone is not sold in Argentina, so I should buy it when I get to South Africa. Do you... 

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A: You will need a prescription from a South Africa registered doctor. 

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