Alternatives
Alternatives to South Africa
South Africa costs USD 83–170 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best February to April. These destinations are the closest genuine substitutes in the catalogue.
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.
Alternatives to South Africa
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Thailand
ThailandThailand is strong in January, December, when South Africa is not.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 17% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- Shares with your original: adventure, food, hidden gems
- 2
Mexico
MexicoMexico is strong in January, December, when South Africa is not.
- USD 80–150 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best November to April
- Shares with your original: adventure, food, hidden gems
- 3
Colombia
ColombiaColombia is strong in January, July, August, when South Africa is not.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- 25% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- Shares with your original: adventure, food, hidden gems
- 4
Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia is strong in January, June, July, when South Africa is not.
- USD 80–155 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best December to March
- Shares with your original: adventure, food, hidden gems
- 5
Egypt
EgyptEgypt is strong in January, December, when South Africa is not.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 21% cheaper per day
- Best October to March
- Shares with your original: adventure, food, hidden gems
- 6
Kerala & Goa
IndiaKerala & Goa is strong in January, December, when South Africa is not.
- USD 55–100 per person per day
- 39% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- Shares with your original: adventure, food, hidden gems
- 7
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco works from about 8 days — a shorter trip than South Africa needs.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- 17% cheaper per day
- Best March to May
- Shares with your original: adventure, food, hidden gems
- 8
Bali & Lombok
IndonesiaBali & Lombok is strong in May, June, July, when South Africa is not.
- USD 70–135 per person per day
- 19% cheaper per day
- Best April to October
- Shares with your original: adventure, food, hidden gems