South Africa is known as the adventure capital of the world and one of the fastest growing safari and holiday destinations on the planet. It is renowned for offering first-class beach holidays and traditional African safaris at only the best safari lodges. Our top recommended areas in South Africa include the Kruger National Park for its incredible wildlife viewing and Big 5 safaris; and Cape Town for its breath-taking scenery, Table Mountain and white sandy beaches. Any combination of these will make a wonderful South Africa safari tour.
Another favourite is the scenic Cape Winelands and famous Garden Route situated along the east coast of South Africa. South Africa is steeped in history and culture and includes World Heritage Sites, namely Robben Island and St Lucia Wetland Park. It provides visitors a unique safari and beach holiday destination and is undoubtedly one the most extraordinary places on earth.
Top Destinations South Africa
Best time to visit
The best time to visit South Africa’s parks is from May to September. This is the Dry season and animals congregate around waterholes and rivers. As this is winter, mornings and nights are cold. May and September are wonderful because it is less cold and, especially in September, the wildlife viewing is excellent.
Main Attractions
South Africa is a prime wildlife destination. All main safari animals are easily seen. Kruger National Park offers excellent general wildlife viewing, and the scenic KwaZulu-Natal parks are best to see rhino. In Sabi Sand, the main focus is on seeing the Big Five and it is famous for its habituated leopards.
Climate
South Africa has a lovely, temperate climate with plenty of sunny, dry days. The main factors influencing conditions are altitude and the surrounding oceans. The east coast is on the Indian Ocean, which has a warm current. The west coast is on the Atlantic Ocean with a cold current. Winter and summer in South Africa occur at opposite times to the corresponding seasons in Europe and North America.
Experience
South Africa is one of Africa’s great wildlife destinations. Vast Kruger National Park has an abundance of animals and is one of the continent's iconic attractions. For outdoor adventure, the Blyde River Canyon is the third largest on the planet, and jagged peaks of the Drakensberg mountains punch into the sky. Cape Town hums with an urban beat, and is fringed by white-sandy beaches.
South Africa: Background Information …
Top Destinations in South Africa
Travel Experiences
Curated and tailormade safari experiences gives you the traveller the advantage to do that which you love as you travel to Africa. If your interests are on pure wildlife, Adventure, Bush and Beach, Gorilla Trekking, Mountain Climbing or simply you do not know, we have put together guiding experiences to help you make an informed choice and at any given time you are at will to tailormake your travel experience.
