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South Africa has often been described as “A World in One Country” and this is certainly true! South Africa has it all. Its acres of wilderness teem with wildlife, its oceans brim with marine life, and yet it also offers the contrast of sophisticated waterside cities with beautiful beaches and mountain scenery which is simply stunning. Whether you yearn for bush safari adventure, luxurious hotels, captivating history or want to tee off on some of the world’s best golf courses, this is the holiday for you!

It is also a realistic holiday – with overnight flights and no jet lag causing minimum disruption to routine and no health precautions to be taken (unless visiting malaria areas) it is easy to reach. English is widely spoken and driving is the same as in the UK on the left hand side of the road. However, it is a vast country and – the size of France and Spain combined – and as such has large climatic variations between the different regions. Being in the Southern Hemisphere its seasons are the reverse of Europe with mid summer being December/January and mid winter being July/August.”

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When to go

Johannesburg

Being further north, you will find very hot days between October – March, but this is also when the majority of the rain falls, with cooler, drier days between April – September.

Cape Town

These areas enjoy a very Mediterranean type climate with warm, dry, sunny days from
October – March, and cooler, wetter days between May – August.