South Africa Holidays – Tours & Adventure South Africa Travel Guide

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"The Rainbow nation is one of the great travel destinations in the world. Superb game-viewing, excellent facilities and beautiful scenery are all part of the attraction. As are the food, wine and value for money. Many areas are malaria-free, making it a good destination for families with young children. There are great golf-courses, riding, safari and the chance to see whales, sharks, dolphins and penguins."

South Africa Travel Holiday Highlights

South Africa Safari Holidays - The Kruger National Park is one of the most famous safari destinations in the world. With its network of National Park run guest houses and rest camps, it allows the visitor to self-drive around much of the park in their own cars on an excellent network of tarmac roads. Around the park in private comcessions such as Sabi Sands, are many exclusive (and some very expensive) private lodges, that offer an unforgettable safari experience.
For those with children, or just passing through Johannesburg and looking for something a bit closer, there is the Pilanesberg. This National Park still offers the opportunity to see the Big 5 - Lions, leopards, rhino, elephants and Cape Buffalo, but is also Malaria free.

Another popular option is to stay at one of the Game Reserves located in the Cape Provinces, allowing them to be combined easily with Cape Town. These private reserves are fenced and cover many thousands of hectares, giving a true safari experience and with a high chance of good game-viewing. The Addo National Park in the Cape actually claims to offer the Big 7! – The usual 5 + whales and sharks.

Touring on the Garden Route - The Garden Route is the coastline of the Eastern and Western Cape Provinces, between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Rugged scenery, remote bays and beaches, lush lagoons and quaint towns combine to create a wonderful setting for a touring holiday.

Cape Town - Most people who visit South Africa visit Cape Town. Its location is spectacular, with Table Mountain rising behind it, Dutch-style farmsteads mingling with modern houses on its slopes. A visit to its waterfront can be combined with a day trip to the Cape of Good Hope or the nearby wine estates of the Cape Winelands. 
There is a huge choice of accommodation options from small guest-houses to luxury hotels. Wherever you stay, Cape Town is unlikely to disappoint.

Battlefield Tours - It is increasingly popular to visit the Anglo Zulu War and Anglo Boer war battlefields in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. On these you will toyr around visitng places such as Roukes Drift, Isandlwana and Ladysmith. These can be done as a self-drive or a guided tour.

When To Go

The climate of South Africa is temperate and generally pleasant. Classified as “semi-arid”, South Africa’s weather tends to be fairly mild, thanks to the influence of its vast ocean borders.

The best time to visit depends more on what you plan to do, rather than the weather. For example, the best time for viewing game is from August to October (spring time). Summer can be very hot in the lowveld, and more mild at higher altitudes, although rain and mist are likely in the mountains. Be aware that December and January (especially around the holidays) are peak season months and resorts and national parks book up well in advance so reservations are advised.

Top Tips

·         Always keep valuables concealed in pockets or bags in the main cities. Choose a safari destination that is malaria free if travelling with children to avoid the need for Malaria tablets. Get to the Table Mountain cable car early to avoid the main rush. Watch out for weekend and holidays when the locals all go up as well!

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