Active travelers trust National Geographic to deliver what they want in a guidebook: expert advice insider tips and the cultural feel of each destination not easily found online. These guides are pitch-perfect for today s experiential travel enthusiasts who want an authentic enriching immersion. From vibrant beautiful Cape Town to the flower-bedecked Namaqualand plains from history-filled Johannesburg to the wildlife-dotted lands of Kruger National Park this guide covers all the best-known sights and lesser-known ones as well. South Africa s rich cultural historical and contemporary highlights are featured prominently such as treasure wrecks off its wave-thrashed shores glorious seafood and the big five animals that every safari-goer hopes to see. Experiential sidebars abound such as how to consult a Sangoma or help build houses in Namaqualand. The book guides visitors on interesting excursions including a drive through winelands a history walk to freedom in Cape Town and a walk in the Bush.