Tip for your trip to South Africa.. Go to Pilgrims Rest or Sabi (to God Window, The Potholes, The Blyde River Canyon), and if you can make a stop in Pochefstroom during Aardklop it should be a great way to experience some of the arts and culture (it a huge atrs festival). Also Scarborough in the Cape is also amazing. Enjoy!

Africans love their fires:-) And their drums. Africa's got rhythm and we do it with passion:-)

Never heard of him. South Africa is very big:-)

I have heard of that hotel but I haven't been there yet.

You seem to be sorted out for your trip. :)

Only advice I can give you is enjoy yourself and stay safe!

Naz

No props. Have fun while you are here.
Shebeens
In South Africa and Zimbabwe, shebeens are most often located in black townships as an alternative to pubs and bars, where under apartheid and the Rhodesian era, black Africans could not enter a pub or bar reserved for whites.
Originally, shebeens were operated illegally, selling homebrewed and home-distilled alcohol and providing patrons with a place to meet and discuss political and social issues. Often, patrons and owners were arrested by the police, though the shebeens were frequently reopened because of their importance in unifying the community and providing a safe place for discussion.[4] During the apartheid era shebeens became a crucial place for activists to meet, some attracting working class activists and community members, while others attracted lawyers, doctors and musicians.[5]
Shebeens also provided music and dancing, allowing patrons to express themselves culturally, which eventually helped give rise and support the musical genre kwaito.[6] Currently, shebeens are legal in South Africa and have become an integral part of South African urban culture, serving commercial beers as well as umqombothi, a traditional African beer made from maize and sorghum. Shebeens still form an important part of today’s social scene. In contemporary South Africa, they serve a function similar to juke joints for African Americans in the rural south. They represent a sense of community, identity, and belonging.
Today, they appeal to South Africa’s youth, and are mostly owned by men. Shebeens are bouncing back as South Africans try to preserve some of their cultural heritage.[7]

Sorry I answered you message before I read your profile. You know everything about SA. Come back and enjoy it!! When in PE call me - we can drink to this beautiful country of mine:-)

Seems like you have worked it all out. If it is your first visit go for the 'touristy stuff'. It's safe and covers the best parts. If you are more adventurous mingle with the locals but please make sure you don't enter unsafe areas. A trip to a shebeen is a must but please make sure it's safe. Get the info from the Tourist Department - every town and city has one. South Africa is such a beautiful country with so many things to do and see - it is impossible to tell you where to go. Are you travelling with kids - men alone - women in the group? Depends on what works for you.

Cape Town and surrounding areas are very popular and very beautiful but CT is like any city in the world. Busy. The garden route is very popular and just as amazing. You're gonna love it. But this is Africa - leave your hometown manners at home. You know what they say - when in Rome. Our water is safe our roads relatively good accommodation normally very good but make sure of it. And if it is not what you expected live with it. Tell your friends back home you made the wrong choice and move on.

I am not an animal lover but Kruger is ok. The whole of SA has lovely game parks so if animals is of interest to you that's the way to go. Feel free to contact me when in SA. Be glad to advice.

Don't look like a tourist - look like a local - don't be a target - but SA is not that wild. Yes we have crime but don't go looking for it. I know you are coming back next year for sure. One trip is not enough. Believe me.

And learn how to say 'Eish!!:-)
African greetings.
Jo

Hey!

It sounds like you have got almost everything covered....

If you have time I would recommend going to stillbaai also.

The drakensberg is also nice but is about 4 hours drive from cape town.....

Sorry but I have not heard of the place you are staying in but I a sure it would be nice...

You have to try some 'Biltong' while you are in SA, it's a type of snack here in SA.

Hi Andrew
It sounds as if you have everything well planned........well done
No, I do not know the place at all, but I'm sure it will be fine.
Most of the tourist attractions are well marked along the garden route, so you will not have a problem identifying it.
I hope you have a great time while here in SA and I'm sure you'll appreciate our hospitality.
Keep well
Jan

Wow, you really are seeing all the places that I would recommend actually. There is nothing more I can recommend seeing that you are only here for short period of time and you are already planning to see some of the most beautiful places (according to me) in the Western Cape.

The Garden Route is also really awesome, it's a really beautiful part of our country.

I have never heard about it but seeing that I live really close to Cape Town I don't really know that many places to stay.

I think you would enjoy your vacation we really do have a beautiful country and I hope you will have a really nice experience coming here.