South Africa Destinations

South Africa Destinations

About South Africa

Africa' has a seductive appeal for many would-be travellers, and South Africa Destinations offer such an extensive variety of breath-taking holidays and experiences throughout the year. South Africa Safari offers the visitor a multitude of popular destinations; from Cape Town to the Kruger Park and Garden Route and the pleasure resort of Sun City; are a few of the much sought after stops on any itinerary.

Interesting Facts

Capital City
Capital City

Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein

International Airport
International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport and 17 More...

Currency
Currency

South African rand

Population
Population

59.62 million

Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park

More Information About South Africa

  • Need to know
  • Wildlife
  • Season & Climate

Need to know

South Africa, the southernmost country on the African continent, is renowned for its varied topography, great natural beauty, and cultural diversity, all of which have made South Africa a Destinations for travelers since the legal ending of apartheid (Afrikaans: “apartness,” or racial separation) in 1994.

  • The longest continuous wine route on earth is found in South Africa.
  • It is the largest meat producer in Africa.
  • Table Mountain is one of the oldest mountains on the planet.
  • South Africa is the only country in the world where right-hand drive cars are produced by Mercedes Benz.
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Wildlife

South Africa Wildlife includes a wide range of ungulates including Burchell's zebra, impala, greater kudu, blue wildebeest, waterbuck, warthog, Cape buffalo, giraffe, and hippopotamus. There are also black and white rhinoceroses, African elephants, African wild dogs, cheetah, leopards, lions, and spotted hyenas.

The Top 5 Most Dangerous Animals In South Africa

  • Hippos
  • Black and Brown Button Spiders
  • Baboons
  • Buffalo
  • Great White Shark
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Season & Climate

The climate in South Africa is a sub-tropical one, with distinctive wet and dry seasons.

The Best Time To Visit South Africa is from May to September, as the cooler winter months in the northern regions bring superb conditions for viewing big game. It can be rainy from November to February, but this is the best time to travel for birding, and temperatures remain warm at 22°C-33°C.

When considering when to go to South Africa, you need to take into account the country’s distinct climatic zones.

The high season in South Africa is between November and March. South Africa Safaris and South Africa National Parks will be especially busy during this season as its holiday season in South Africa. The low season is between April – September, but this is the best time for wildlife watching in Kruger and other wildlife parks.

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Tours & Safari in South Africa

Fondly known as the warm heart of Africa, South Africa is an undiscovered gem full of adventure.

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Camps & Lodges in South Africa

Fondly known as the warm heart of Africa, South AFrica is an undiscovered gem full of adventure.

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