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 8 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
- 1
Thailand
ThailandThailand is strong in January, December, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 17% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 2
Mexico
MexicoMexico is strong in January, December, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–150 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best November to April
- 3
Colombia
ColombiaColombia is strong in January, July, August, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- 25% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 4
Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia is strong in January, June, July, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–155 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best December to March
- 5
Egypt
EgyptEgypt is strong in January, December, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 21% cheaper per day
- Best October to March
- 6
Kerala & Goa
IndiaKerala & Goa is strong in January, December, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 55–100 per person per day
- 39% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 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
- 8
Bali & Lombok
IndonesiaBali & Lombok is strong in May, June, July, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–135 per person per day
- 19% cheaper per day
- Best April to October