Number of tourists arriving in South Africa 2024, by purpose of visit
In January 2024, the number of tourists arriving in South Africa amounted to approximately 972,000. Of those, the majority were in the country for vacation, which added to up to roughly 944,919, representing over 90 percent of the total arrivals. Around 20,240 visitors entered the country on a business trip, while 237 individuals visited the country for medical treatment.