Keeping the thread
Going Home
Everything that makes the trip back easier — destinations, travel topics, guides and a simple trip planner.
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Plan a tripFlights
Route options, seasonal patterns and what to check before booking.
Find flights help in the directoryShipping & removals
Container and freight questions, customs paperwork and timings.
Find shipping & removals help in the directoryMoney transfers
What to compare when sending money between the UK and South Africa.
Find money transfers help in the directory
Where are you heading?
Western Cape
Cape Town
South Africa's Mother City, set between Table Mountain and the Atlantic.
KwaZulu-Natal
Durban
Warm Indian Ocean beaches and the heart of Indian South African culture.
Western Cape and Eastern Cape
Garden Route
A classic coastal road trip of lagoons, forests and beaches.
Eastern Cape
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
The Friendly City — beaches, history and the gateway to the Eastern Cape.
Gauteng
Johannesburg
South Africa's largest city and economic heartland, rich in history.
Gauteng
Pretoria
The jacaranda city — South Africa's administrative capital.
Guides for the trip
Life in the UK
Getting Your National Insurance Number as a South African
A practical guide for South Africans in the UK covering National Insurance numbers, eVisas, right to work, applying, payslips and keeping your NI details safe.
Life in the UK
Your First 30 Days in the UK as a South African
A practical first-month guide for South Africans settling in the UK — from eVisas and National Insurance to healthcare, housing, schools, driving and finding your new community.