Alternatives
Cheaper alternatives to South Africa
South Africa costs USD 83–170 per person per day at a mid-range style. These 8 destinations come in at least 10% lower per day while still fitting a similar kind of trip.
Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.
Why these, and not a longer list
Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of South Africa's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.
Cheaper alternatives to South Africa
- 1
Thailand
ThailandThailand runs about 17% cheaper per day on the ground than South Africa.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 17% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 2
Colombia
ColombiaColombia runs about 25% cheaper per day on the ground than South Africa.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- 25% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 3
Egypt
EgyptEgypt runs about 21% cheaper per day on the ground than South Africa.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 21% cheaper per day
- Best October to March
- 4
Kerala & Goa
IndiaKerala & Goa runs about 39% cheaper per day on the ground than South Africa.
- USD 55–100 per person per day
- 39% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 5
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco runs about 17% cheaper per day on the ground than South Africa.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- 17% cheaper per day
- Best March to May
- 6
Bali & Lombok
IndonesiaBali & Lombok runs about 19% cheaper per day on the ground than South Africa.
- USD 70–135 per person per day
- 19% cheaper per day
- Best April to October
- 7
Albania
AlbaniaAlbania runs about 37% cheaper per day on the ground than South Africa.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 37% cheaper per day
- Best May to September
- 8
Sri Lanka
Sri LankaSri Lanka runs about 21% cheaper per day on the ground than South Africa.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 21% cheaper per day
- Best December to March