South Africa
Combine Surgery with Safari-Style Recovery
Average Savings
40-65%
vs typical prices in many patients' home countries
Quick Facts
Medical cities
3
Popular procedures
4
Peak season
September to April
International patients (yearly)
Significant intra-African and UK/EU travel
Why Choose South Africa?
South Africa attracts patients from the UK, Europe, and across Africa for cosmetic surgery, dental work, and fertility care paired with unique recovery experiences.
Welcomes Significant intra-African and UK/EU travel international patients each year.
Highlights
- English-speaking doctors and support staff
- Well-established private hospital networks in major cities
- Popular for cosmetic surgery, dentistry, and fertility treatments
- Options to recover in coastal cities or near safari regions
Popular Procedures
Cosmetic Surgery
Typical cost: $3,000 - $9,000
Recovery: 2-6 weeks
Top cities: Cape Town, Johannesburg
Dental Implants
Typical cost: $900 - $1,800 per implant
Recovery: 3-6 months
Top cities: Cape Town, Durban
Fertility and IVF Treatment
Typical cost: $4,000 - $8,000 per cycle
Recovery: 2-3 weeks
Top cities: Cape Town, Johannesburg
Orthopedic Surgery
Typical cost: $9,000 - $20,000
Recovery: 6-12 weeks
Top cities: Johannesburg
Top Medical Cities
Cape Town
International flights from Europe and domestic links from Johannesburg and Durban.
Coastal city with private hospitals, specialty clinics, and dramatic scenery for a calm recovery.
Johannesburg
Major African aviation hub with connections worldwide.
Economic hub with high-standard hospitals and experienced specialists.
Durban
Domestic flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Subtropical coastal city offering clinics and comfortable seaside recovery.