People here travel in every way the landscape allows, from long road trips across open plains to shared rides with music playing and coast roads where the ocean keeps changing colour beside you. Conversations switch between languages mid-sentence, and someone always knows a shortcut or a better place to stop.

Sunshine is the rule overall, with winter rain around Cape Town and summer storms across most of the rest of the country. Dry winters suit game drives, while spring and autumn are gentle on the coast. Your Local Friend introduces you to their own neighbourhood, where the best conversations and the best food tend to be found.