{"id":26266,"date":"2019-10-29T11:31:09","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T09:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/?p=26266"},"modified":"2019-10-31T10:39:59","modified_gmt":"2019-10-31T08:39:59","slug":"10-countries-south-africans-can-travel-to-visa-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/10-countries-south-africans-can-travel-to-visa-free\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Countries South Africans Can Travel to Visa-Free"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While travelling to other countries is a joy that everyone should experience at least once in their lives, getting a visa to travel to your country of choice can be a serious hassle \u2013 not to mention the fact that it adds exorbitant extra costs to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/1064\/Flights?utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_10_Countries_South_Africans_Can_Travel_to_Visa_Free&amp;utm_content=10_Countries_South_Africans_Can_Travel_to_Visa_Free\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> budget! While we may joke about our beloved &#8216;green mamba&#8217; passport as having little clout in the travel world, there are a few travel destinations that don&#8217;t require South Africans to apply for a visa. Avoid the nasty paperwork and check out this list of countries South Africans can visit visa-free.<\/p>\n<h4>1. Peru &#8211; The Americas<\/h4>\n<p>Covering the largest part of the Amazon rainforest (second to Brazil), Peru offers some of the most mysterious and beautiful sites in the world.<\/p>\n<h4>2. Argentina\u00a0&#8211; The Americas<\/h4>\n<p>From learning to tango to drinking some pretty spectacular wine, Argentina offers more than just night-life. The capital Buenos Aires is also renowned as one of the world\u2019s most exhilarating cities.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Jamaica &#8211;\u00a0Caribbean<\/h3>\n<p>The home of reggae, the Bob Marley Museum, and the perfect spot for cocktails on the beach, this Caribbean island is known for having the best snorkelling and diving spots.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26268\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26268\" class=\" wp-image-26268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Jamaica-300x165.jpg\" alt=\"Jamaica\" width=\"700\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Jamaica-300x165.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Jamaica.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sip cocktails on the beach in Jamaica.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>4. The Bahamas\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Caribbean<\/h3>\n<p>From sandy white beaches to crystal blue waters, the Bahamas is home to almost every breed of shark, and a scuba divers\u2019 paradise.<\/p>\n<h3>5. South Korea &#8211; Asia<\/h3>\n<p>For those looking for a combination of tranquillity and buzz, South Korea is the place to go. Don\u2019t miss out on trying the traditional street food or visiting some of the most beautiful Buddhist landmarks.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Thailand &#8211; Asia<\/h3>\n<p>With constant warm weather, endless days on the beach, and friendly locals, this postcard-perfect tropical island is on every list of must-visit spots.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26269\" style=\"width: 713px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26269\" class=\" wp-image-26269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Thailand-300x153.jpg\" alt=\"Thailand\" width=\"703\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Thailand-300x153.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Thailand.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26269\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visit beautiful islands in Thailand.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>7. Zambia &#8211; Africa<\/h3>\n<p>Just a stone\u2019s throw away from home, Zambia offers visitors the opportunity to meet wildlife eye-to-eye. For the more outdoorsy type, the country offers white water rafting down the Zambezi river or bungee jumping from Victoria Falls bridge.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Botswana &#8211;\u00a0Africa<\/h3>\n<p>The land of untouched beauty, fantastic game-viewing, and incredible people, Botswana is the place to go for those wanting to avoid the crowds.\u00a0Very much at the centre of Botswana&#8217;s safari industry, the breathtakingly beautiful Okavango Delta is on many people&#8217;s travel bucket lists.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Fiji &#8211;\u00a0Oceania<\/h3>\n<p>Fiji&#8217;s crystal-clear South Pacific seawater, and its ideal location along protected reefs (renowned for their brilliant soft coral formations and 1,000 species of fish), make snorkelling and diving a major drawcard for visiting this island nation.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Ireland<\/h3>\n<p>Known for its pub culture, trying a Guinness beer here is compulsory. Farmer\u2019s markets are scattered across landscapes and castles are around every corner.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ready to travel? 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