Fans from other African nations made up the biggest share of visitors , at 38 % , while nearly a quarter were from Europe . The storm brought 309,000 tourists to South Africa , the government said . Nearly 80 % of those were first - time visitors , the country 's Tourism Ministry says .
The storm brought 309,000 tourists to South Africa , the government said . Nearly 80 % of those were first - time visitors , the country 's Tourism Ministry says .