Backpacking around South Africa - A Practical Guide

Name: Backpacking around South Africa - A Practical Guide
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Learn how to prepare and plan your Itinerary to South Africa - Even on a budget

Created byElite Online Academy

Last updated 5/2021

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What you'll learn

How to plan and prepare your Itinerary for a backpacking trip around South Africa.
Explore which areas to visit on their travels.
The do's and dont's of travelling in South Africa.
How to travel with a limited budget.
How to get the best out of your trip to South Africa

Course content

1 section • 9 lectures • 50m total length

Introduction4:09
Explore backpacking in South Africa with this practical guide, covering nine provinces, key regions like the Western Cape Garden Route and Kruger National Park, plus safety tips and itineraries.
How to travel around South Africa5:38
Explore cost-effective travel across South Africa, including 7, 14, and 21 day passes, safari and overland tours, Greyhound and other buses, trains, car rentals, and private taxi options.
Planning your Itinerary29:41
How to plan your itinerary - the best places to see - examples of itineraries.
Best time to visit South Africa1:47
Various resources to guide you through the process including videos, things to do, where to shop and safety tips
Frequently Asked Questions2:15
Discover the practical budget for backpacking in South Africa, about 20–50 dollars daily, the cheapest flight month, and essential packing tips for both men and women.
What you should experience2:21
Accommodation1:09
Explore backpacking accommodation in South Africa on budgets from hostels 33–46 USD/day to luxury 270+ USD/day, with mid-range hotels 65–87 USD/day and options for private tours or transportation.
Money Saving Tips2:05
Discover money saving tips for backpacking in South Africa, including pitching tents at hostels, working for room and board, train travel, car rental, and cooking meals to cut costs.
Conclusion1:11
Conclude your South Africa backpacking journey with practical travel guidance, travel safety tips, and encouragement to visit Hogg's back, while contacting the host for questions and reviews.

Requirements

A PC and Internet
The desire to travel to South Africa

Description

Learn how to navigate your way around South Africa on a budget. Take advantage of prior local knowledge. Let me take you on a journey around the country to whet your appetite - to assist you in booking your ticket as soon as the borders open for travel. You do not want to miss out on a trip to our beautiful country, which has so much to offer. I will help you learn some of the local language, what food you should be trying and eating, where you should be going and which places you should be visiting. I also stay in one of the places mentioned - Hogsback- and would love to be your tour guide if you make it part of your itinerary. Learn all about our country and what it can offer you as a backpacker. Decided which part of the year you would like to travel here and take advantage of the seasons. South Africa consists of many diverse cultures and we would love to share them with you. It really is an experience of a lifetime and an opportunity that should not be missed. We love welcoming people from all over the world and we are happy to share out beautiful country with you.

Who this course is for:

Travellers wishing to explore the beauty of South Africa.
Those that are aiming to put an itinerary together.
Backpackers wanting to travel to South Africa.