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South Africa (Travel › Africa, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for South Africa (Travel › Africa, Books), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $16.99, median 29 reviews, average rating 4.5 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 26/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $12.99 – $21.87 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.5 |
| New releases (90 days) | 9% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 17% of the parent category Africa (172), one of the easier corners under it.
Top 10 South Africa best sellers
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South Africa Map (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3204)
- List rank#1
- Price$14.95
- Rating4.6
- Reviews236
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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#2
- Price$20.35
- Rating4.4
- Reviews73
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Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Capetown
by Paul Theroux
- List rank#3
- Price$11.47
- Rating4.4
- Reviews1,701
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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#4
- 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#5
- Price$14.99
- 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#6
- Price$22.10
- Rating4.6
- Reviews29
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Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Kruger National ... Johannesburg, Gauteng and more (Travel Guide)
by Lucy Corne
- List rank#7
- Price$19.80
- Rating4.1
- Reviews41
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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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The Last Train to Zona Verde: My Ultimate African Safari
by Paul Theroux
- List rank#9
- Price$9.02
- Rating4.2
- Reviews1,401
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A Guide to the Reptiles of Southern Africa
by Graham Alexander
- List rank#10
- Price$24.57
- Rating4.5
- Reviews31
Subcategories
Same niche in Kindle eBooks: Republic of South Africa
FAQ
Is South Africa a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 26/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 29 reviews and sells for $16.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in South Africa?
The median best seller has 29 reviews, and 77% of them have fewer than 100.
What do South Africa best sellers cost?
The median price is $16.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $12.99 and $21.87.
Can new books break into South Africa?
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.