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General (South Africa, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for General (South Africa, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $18, median 29 reviews, average rating 4.5 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 27/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $13.53 – $21.95 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.5 |
| New releases (90 days) | 9% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
Top 10 General best sellers
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Lonely Planet Cape Town & the Garden Route: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers City Bowl, Foreshore, Bo-Kaap and more (Travel Guide)
by Mary Fitzpatrick
- List rank#1
- Price$20.35
- Rating4.4
- Reviews73
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South Africa Map (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3204)
- List rank#2
- Price$14.95
- Rating4.6
- Reviews236
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Fodor's The Complete Guide to African Safaris: with South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda, and Victoria Falls (Full-color Travel Guide)
- List rank#3
- Price$24.60
- Rating4.8
- Reviews15
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SOUTH AFRICA TRAVEL GUIDE 2026–2027: The Essential Planner for Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban & Safari Adventures with Itineraries, Budget Tips, Safety Advice & Hidden Gems.
by Elara Bennett
- List rank#4
- Price$3.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews4
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DK South Africa: Must-See Sights. Culture & History. Detailed Maps & Tours. Covers Cape Town, Kruger National Park, & more (Travel Guide)
by DK Travel
- List rank#5
- Price$22.10
- Rating4.6
- Reviews29
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Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini (Travel Guide)
by Lucy Corne
- List rank#6
- Price$18.81
- Rating4.1
- Reviews41
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Cape Town Travel Guide: 50 Unforgettable Bucket List Experiences, Hidden Gems & Secret Spots Every Traveler Must See. A Local's Insider Guide with Expert Tips (South Africa)
by Olanrewaju Jimoh
- List rank#7
- Price$24.99
- Rating4.9
- Reviews103
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South Africa Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Animals (Wildlife and Nature Identification)
by James Kavanagh Waterford Press
- List rank#8
- Price$8.95
- Rating4.8
- Reviews172
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![Cape Town and Peninsula Map [South Africa] (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3200) book cover by National Geographic Maps](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91T0IjPvTrL._AC_UL300_SR300,200_.jpg)
Cape Town and Peninsula Map [South Africa] (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3200)
- List rank#9
- Price$14.95
- Rating4.7
- Reviews53
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Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela
by Nelson Mandela
- List rank#10
- Price-
- Rating4.7
- Reviews11,570
FAQ
Is General a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 27/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 29 reviews and sells for $18.
How many reviews do you need to rank in General?
The median best seller has 29 reviews, and 75% of them have fewer than 100.
What do General best sellers cost?
The median price is $18; half of the best sellers are priced between $13.53 and $21.95.
Can new books break into General?
9% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.