South Africa
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South Africa
South Africa is located at the southern tip of Africa and shares borders with Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, and Eswatini. On the African continent, South Africa is still the most popular tourist destination offering stunning views and a wide variety of activities to enjoy.
South Africa is rich in cultural and geographical diversity, making it one of the most fascinating places to explore. South Africans have a unique heritage with diverse cultures, and many stories to share, all contributing to the richness of the country’s 11 official languages. Travelling through this beautiful country will allow you to witness the significant progress made since the end of Apartheid. It’s a pleasure to experience the diversity and freedom that defines South Africa today.
Places of interest in South Africa include Johannesburg (The City of Gold), Durban (a surfer’s paradise), the lush Garden Route, and the renowned Kruger National Park. Cape Town, previously voted by the New York Times as the best city in the world to visit, boasts gourmet restaurants, an impressive art scene, a vibrant nightlife, and white-sand beaches like Camps Bay. It is also home to Africa’s premier shopping destination, the V&A Waterfront. Not far from Cape Town, you can sample some of the world’s finest wines at one of the many distinguished wine routes with beautiful wine farms dotting the picturesque Cape Winelands. Additionally, you can visit historical places like the Zululand battlefields in KwaZulu-Natal, Robben Island in Cape Town, or the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg.
Above all else, topping the list of the many attractions is South Africa’s magnificent wildlife and natural landscape. You can spend your days on safari in one of the many game reserves or the famous Kruger National Park. Here you can witness the ‘Big 5’ (Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino, and Buffalo) and other fascinating species in their natural habitat. It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself on safari and come close to some amazing wildlife that roams the African continent.
Climate
Spring: September to October
Summer: November to March
Autumn: April to May
Winter: June to August
For Safaris: June to September (dry season)
For Cape Town: November to March (summer)
For Whale Watching: June to December
Climate
Spring: September – October
Summer: November – March
Autumn: April – May
Winter: June – August
For Safaris: June to September (dry season)
For Cape Town: November to March (summer)
For Whale Watching: June to December