Trips to South Africa

Traveling to South Africa, the Rainbow Nation

Traveling to South Africa is much more than just an experience! In fact, the country offers a multitude of landscapes, activities, and cultural experiences so different from one another that when you return home, you’ll feel like you’ve been to different countries!

When you travel to South Africa, you’ll understand it’s a country of abundance. Dubbed the “Rainbow Nation,” it’s brimming with iconic wildlife, epic landscapes, luxury hotels, and world-renowned restaurants.

South Africa is especially fascinating, with many cultures, languages, and traditions to explore and enjoy. This diversity can even be seen in its cuisine, based on a wealth of local, fresh, seasonal ingredients that, combined with the fusion of its multiple influences, give rise to unique flavors.

All-Inclusive Trips to South Africa

Organised trips to South Africa

South Africa is a country open to all types of travelers. Whether you want to travel to South Africa with family, with friends, or as a destination for your Honeymoon, a trip to South Africa is a magical experience for all nature lovers. And trips to South Africa with children are a sure hit.

You can prepare your organized trip to South Africa or design a customized travel plan. We can help you select flights, itinerary, excursions, and hotels that best suit your preferences.

Private tours will give you greater flexibility on your trip to South Africa and you can make the most of your vacation days. Group tours are perfect for those who want to meet people and share their experiences with them during their holidays.

Every trip we plan is tailored to the individual tastes of each traveler. We take care of everything: flights to South Africa, transfers, excursions, and safaris, either privately or in groups, accommodation in lodges or camps, medical and cancellation insurance. You’ll have the peace of mind of traveling hand in hand with authentic professionals.

What can you do on a trip to South Africa?

The reasons for traveling to South Africa are as numerous as its populations of zebras, lions, rhinos, and elephants. The level of service; the restaurants, both in cities and in more remote areas; and the diversity of experiences you can have are more than enough reasons to take a trip to South Africa.

Famous for its safaris; its rich history, from colonial times to apartheid and the struggle for freedom; stunning landscapes; and the numerous outdoor activities you can enjoy like hiking, rafting, or surfing. You can also include a few days on the coast in your trip to South Africa to see whales and sharks.

If you’re thinking of traveling to South Africa, we recommend including in your itinerary Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with its iconic Table Mountain, expansive beaches, and vibrant atmosphere. Don’t miss the Winelands, the vineyard lands, where you can taste some of the world’s best wines; Cape Peninsula, with its stunning landscapes, the penguins of Boulders Beach, the seals of Seal Island, and of course Kruger National Park or one of the private reserves nearby, and embark on a safari in search of the Big Five.

You might also consider adding to your trip to South Africa the Garden Route, the Kalahari Desert, or the mountains and the Drakensberg Canyon.

Experiences and Activities in South Africa

Stopovers when traveling to South Africa

Add unique experiences to your trip

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Istanbul have become an almost obligatory stop for millions of travelers flying to South Africa every year.

This is due to their strategic geographical location in the Middle East. And of course, the high capacity of their flag airlines: Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines.

If you’re flying with any of these airlines, adding a stopover to your trip to South Africa is a must you should take advantage of:

  • With a stopover, you can take a break along the way and enjoy two or three nights in one of these cities. This will allow you to rest and forget about the annoying jet lag, offering you also a wide variety of experiences and activities that enrich any type of trip.
  • By splitting the journeys, we can find you the best airfares and the best flight schedules to South Africa, thus adapting your vacation to your comfort and preferences.
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South Africa Climate

Weather in South Africa

17°C / 23°C
Summer
July, August, and September
22°C / 25°C
Autumn
October, November, and December
15°C / 28°C
Winter
January, February, and March
19°C /26°C
Spring
April, May, and June

What destination to combine with a trip to South Africa?

And why not combine your trip to South Africa with an extension to some of the best beaches on the African continent? The optimal air connections from South Africa allow you to be enjoying the paradisiacal beaches of the Seychelles in just a few hours of flight.

Trips to South Africa and Maldives are also a fantastic choice for those who want to end with a few days on a private island beach, adding an exotic finish to their vacation.

If you prefer to continue the adventure, we suggest flying to the Victoria Falls, one of the most impressive natural wonders in the world, on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. In addition to their spectacular beauty, they offer the possibility of various activities, such as a cruise on the Zambezi River, a scenic helicopter flight, or adrenaline activities like rafting and bungee jumping.

You can also combine your trip to South Africa with an extension to see gorillas in Uganda. A meaningful experience from a conservation perspective, which will provide you with unforgettable memories and a deep connection with nature.

The best time to visit South Africa

South Africa has a very pleasant and favorable climate throughout the year. In spring and autumn, the climate is more balanced in most parts of the country. These are the best months for safaris or hiking. But due to the country’s geographical diversity, the climate varies considerably depending on the area you visit:

Cape Town: between November and February, the climate is warm and dry with daytime temperatures around 25-30°C. While between June and August, the climate is cool and rainy, with daytime temperatures around 15-20°C.

Subtropical Region (Durban): between November and February, the days are hot (25-35°C.) and humid. Between June and August, the climate is mild and dry, with daytime temperatures around 20-25°C.

Interior and North (Johannesburg and Kruger): between November and March, the days are hot (25-35°C) and cool at night with possible rains. From June to August, the days are warm (20-25°C) but the nights are cold and can frost in the mornings.

On the East Coast (cities like Port Elizabeth), the climate is moderate throughout the year with mild winters and warm summers. While in Drakensberg and Lesotho, from June to August, the climate is cold, with possible snowfall in the highest areas.

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Hotels in South Africa

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The Kapama River Lodge is the largest accommodation within the Kapama Private Game Reserve, located near Hoedspruit Airport in the Limpopo province. Occupying a vast area between the northern Drakensberg...
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Lukimbi Safari Lodge is one of only 7 private concessions in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Immerse yourself in a unique safari experience in this vast protected reserve, where the...
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The Karongwe Private Game Reserve is located in the Limpopo Province, overlooking the majestic Drakensberg mountain range, close to Kruger National Park. Shiduli Private Game Lodge is one of the...
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Chisomo Safari Camp, located in the Karongwe Private Game Reserve, near the Kruger National Park, combines the warmth and vitality of a safari, evoking a true sense of being in...
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Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside is situated in the Sabie Game Reserve, considered by many as South Africa's premier private reserve. Located on the banks of the seasonal Sand River, Umkumbe...
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