South Africa isn’t just about safaris, majestic plains and witnessing amazing wildlife. There’s also breathtaking mountains, multicultural cities, vineyards and white sand beaches to explore. At the heart of the action is Cape Town, home to Table Mountain, a high-end harbour and beaches frequented by penguins. Tour some of the country’s vineyards for a wine tasting session before journeying to Johannesburg to visit Nelson Mandela’s former home and sample the market scene.
South Africa is a wildlife lover’s dream, with boat trips available for spotting humpback whales, and safari drives to get a glimpse of elephants, lions and rhinos. Take a trip to the Kruger National Park with a guide, visit the Cape of Good Hope, soak up some rays on Camps Bay Beach, or visit the De Hoop Nature Reserve with whale-watching trails. South Africa offers something for everyone, no matter what you look for in a holiday.
If you’re heading to South Africa, the best time to visit is between May and September. This is the country’s dry season and the best time to spot animals on safari, as there is little to no rain and most days are dry and sunny. Take a jacket for mornings though, as they can be cold. October to April is a great time to bird watch, as all migratory birds are in the country. Although the country does experience rain during this time, it should come and go in short bursts. South Africa is most crowded during December-February, which is its peak season due to the school holidays and very hot weather.
Our South Africa Specialist
Africa is a feeling you can’t fully describe - it becomes part of your soul and I personally fell in love with South Africa from my very first visit. As a destination, its culture offers so much diversity, and from city to beach to safari, the type of holiday you choose to enjoy can be equally as diverse. The food is exceptional throughout Africa and of course, South Africa in particular is notorious for producing spectacular wine – I can personally vouch for the accuracy of this reputation!
My first visit to Africa took me to Cape Town, Hermanus and an Eastern Cape safari but I have also been fortunate to have travelled around the KwaZulu Natal region. Within this area, I have experienced the Battlefields, Drakensberg Mountains, The Midlands area and a safari expedition. The safari experience is a definite highlight for me, as well as experiencing the history of the Battlefields.
Africa really is a unique and dream destination, which I would love to make your reality. I have the flexibility and experience to tailor-make your itinerary and combine a number of options for you to also include other bucket list areas during your escape. These could include Victoria Falls and the Zambezi, The Chobe and Okavango Delta in Botswana, Masai Mara, the migration at the Serengeti, the sand dunes in Namibia, plus much more – the options are endless!
I’ve been reflecting on my recent visit to South Africa and trying to decide what part was the highlight of the three-week adventure. There was
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