SOUTH AFRICA

Useful Information

•  South Africa Official Tourism 
  What to see and do in South Africa

Itineraries

• Botswana and Capetown
  (2017 - Mimi Santini-Ritt)

Books

• South Africa - Eyewitness Travel Guide
• Namibia Handbook, 5th: Tread Your Own Path by Lizzie Williams
• The Greenwood Guide to South Africa and Namibia, Simon Greenwood

Websites for Accommodations 

• And Beyond Africa
  (2012 - Lyell Franke)

Capetown

Useful Information

• USNews 
  What to see and do in Capetown

Accommodations

• The BIP Group, Capetown
• Property Rental Management Company (2012 - Lyell Franke)
• Long Street Hotel
• Boutique hotel right in the center of town (2015-Mimi Santini-Ritt)

Restaurants

• The African Cafe, Capetown
• (2012 - Lyell Franke)
• Harbour House, Capetown
• (2012 - Lyell Franke)
• Paranga, Camps Bay, Capetown
• Great restaurant on the Strand facing the ocean (2012 - Lyell Franke)
• The Kove, Camps Bay, Capetown
• Great restaurant on the Strand facing the ocean (2012 - Lyell Franke)
• Olympia Cafe, Kalk Bay
  "I had the best bowl of mussels that I have ever tasted (and I’ve sampled fresh mussels all over the world) and their bakery is to die for. The place is pretty funky but don’t be deceived, the food is delicious." (2012 -- Lyell Franke)

Travel Tales

• Capetown, South Africa, Days 9-12  (2012 - Lyell Franke)
• Environs-of-Capetown, South Africa, Days 12-15  (2012 - Lyell Franke)

Johannesburg

Useful Information 

• cnn.com
  What to see and do in Johannesburg

Accommodations

• Intercontinental Hotel, Johannesburg
  Convenient to airport. Expensive (2012 - Lyell Franke)
• City Lodge Hotel, Johannesburg
  Convenient to the airport. Less expensive (2012 - Lyell Franke)

Travel Tales

• Johannesburg, South Africa, Days 1-2 (2012 - Lyell Franke)

The Bush

Useful Information 

• travelzoo
  What to see and do in "the Bush"

Accommodations

• Ngala Bush Camp, Kruger National Park
  (2012 - Lyell Franke)
• Exeter River Lodge, Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve
  (2012 - Lyell Franke)
• Lion Sands River Lodge
  Staying 4 nights in one lodge worked out very well as the staff gets to know you and what you like (2012 - Lyell Franke)
• Royal Hotel, Pilgrim's Rest
  "The only show in town" (2012 - Lyell Franke)

Travel Tales

• Bush Camps - South Africa, Days 3-6 (2012 - Lyell Franke)
• Pilgrims Rest, South Africa, Days 7-8  (2012 - Lyell Franke)

Western Cape

(see also Capetown and Wine Country)

Useful Information 

• roughguides
  What to see and do in the Western Cape

Accommodations

• Augusta De Mist Country Guest House, Swellendam 
  Incredibly charming B & B (2012 - Lyell Franke)
• Bitou River Lodge, Plettenberg Bay
  Reasonably priced, lovely B & B (2012 - Lyell Franke)
• Montagu Country Hotel, Montagu, Western Cape
  "Ho-hum room" in a "one-horse town" though staff is warm and inviting. (2012 - Lyell Franke)

Restaurants

• Salinas Beach Restaurant, Wilderness Beach
  Very good local seafood and pub fare; an easy stop off the main road (2012 - Lyell Franke)
• Emily's Restaurant, Plettenberg Bay
  Must do (2012 - Lyell Franke)
• Jemima's, Oudtshoorn
  "A charming restaurant with excellent food" (2012 - Lyell Franke)
  

Travel Tales

• Western Cape, South Africa, Days 16-19 (2012 - Lyell Franke)

Wine Country

Useful Information 

• johnnyafrica
  What to see and do in the Western Cape
  

Accommodations

• Lanzerac Hotel & Spa, Stellenbosch
Pricey, old world elegance but a bit "shabby chic" (2012 - Lyell Franke)

• Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel and Spa, Stellenbosch
Where she wishes she'd stayed in Stellenbosch! (2012 - Lyell Franke)

Restaurants

• Cosecha Restaurant, Noble Hill Winery,
• Southwestern USA-inspired (2012 - Lyell Franke)
• Jonkershuis Restaurant, Capetown
  At Groot Constantia Wine Estate (2012 - Lyell Franke)

Inside Tips

• Wineries
• Groot Constantia Wine Estate
  Founded in 1685 and a great venue for touring, wine tasting and lunch at the on-site restaurant Jonkerhuis(2012 - Lyell Franke)
• Noble Hill Winery
  A stand out for tour, tasting and lunch in their South Western USA inspired restaurant Cosecha (2012 - Lyell Franke)
• Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek
  A delightful tasting and four course gourmet lunch on the grounds, outside under massive chestnut trees (2012 - Lyell Franke)
• Hidden Valley Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
  Great wine tasting and lunch to follow, most decadent dessert of the trip, a melt in your mouth chocolate soufflé with vanilla ice cream and hot dark chocolate sauce, yum. (2012 - Lyell Franke)

Travel Tales

• Stellenbosch, South Africa, Days 20-21  (2012 - Lyell Franke)
• Environs-of-Capetown, South Africa, Days 12-15  (2012 - Lyell Franke)