unforgettable holidays to south africa

Internationally recognized for its remarkable wildlife, wonderful wines, breath-taking coastlines and spectacular scenery, South Africa features high on the bucket list for both adventure travellers and laidback sunseekers. South Africa is also where we got engaged (atop of Table Mountain if you were wondering), so it will always be close to our hearts, and we just LOVE sharing our own amazing experiences from this incredible country.

SPECTACULAR SCENERY AND FASCINATING WILDLIFE

Captivating Cape Town is the perfect base to explore most of what the ‘Rainbow Nation’ has to offer, with the buzzing V&A Waterfront and its fantastic shopping and dining offerings, the chic and sophisticated beach-side town of Camps Bay, and the former prison colony on Robben Island, where hundreds of political prisoners were exiled including the most famous prisoner of all - Nelson Mandela. All of this under the incredible backdrop of the spectacular Table Mountain, offering jaw-dropping views of the city.

Within close proximity to Cape Town, is a number of ideal single or multi-day excursions, including the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point where you can witness the Atlantic and Indian Oceans coming together, or the incredible Winelands of Stellenbosch and Franschoek with their stunning vineyards and fantastic grape varieties.

Cape Town is also the ideal starting point for an incredible road trip along the scenic Garden Route, which boasts vastly contrasting landscapes, exciting wildlife spotting and picturesque seaside towns.

But there is no doubt that wildlife plays a huge part in any holiday to South Africa, and there is no place better to spot the ‘Big 5’ than by going on an exhilarating South African Safari in the extremely vast Kruger National Park. Stay in luxurious lodges and dine under the stars for a once in a lifetime experience.

Sport’s fans will also love South Africa as it is a perfect opportunity to combine all of its amazing attractions and incredible weather, whilst following their team whether it be the England Cricket team or the British and Irish Lions in rugby union (due to tour Summer 2021). Check out our dedicated sports pages for more information.

There’s so much to see and do in South Africa that it can be a little difficult to know where to start. That’s why it is the perfect destination for a multi-centre holiday, creating the ultimate bush and beach experience. Maybe even combine your holiday with a trip to neighbouring Zambia to see the thundering Victoria Falls, beautiful beaches of Mozambique or the …

Witness the magnificent Big 5 on safari in Kruger
Visit the elephants in Knysna
Taste world-class wines in the amazing vineyards of the Cape Winelands
Go whale watching off the coast of Hermanus
Check out the penguins on Boulders Beach
Wine and dine in sophisticated Camps Bay
Relive history on the battlefields from the Zulu and Boer wars
Stand in Nelson Mandela’s cell on Robben Island, his former prison home for 18 of his 27-year imprisonment
Hike up to the top of Table Mountain for magnificent views of Cape Town
Ride the 32-hour elegant Blue Train for an unforgettable journey from Pretoria to Cape Town

Travelstylers can tailor-make an incredible holiday to South Africa, delivering a perfectly drawn itinerary with some of our own personal tips.

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Flight Time

11 hours 30 mins (Jo’Burg & Cape Town)

Time Difference

GMT +2 hours

Language Spoken

SA has 11 languages including Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu, but English is the most common

Currency

South African Rand

Best Time to Visit

The Cape is warm and dry in the summer months (November to February), prime whale watching season is September and October, for the best safari conditions, go on the cooler winter months (May to September)