When is the best time to visit South Africa?

While you can visit all year round, the best time to visit South Africa depends on where you are exploring and what you'd like to see due to microclimates. For whale sightings in Hermanus, it would be between July-the end of October, for sunshine in Cape Town from November through to March, for a safari in the Kruger between April to September as this is when it's dry and the animals seek out the waterholes. For the Kalahari if you want to see the wildflowers of Namaqualand, then it's best from around mid August to mid September. For Madikwe and the Waterberg for game viewing, between April and September.

Where to go on a holiday in December in South Africa?

The best places to visit on a holiday in South Africa in December are Cape Town, the Garden Route, Kruger is also very popular at this time of year but you can experience some rains as these come to clear the air as it gets hot.

What to take on a holiday to South Africa?

When you are packing for your luxury holiday to South Africa make sure to bring with you an extra memory card, eye drops for a safari, binoculars, adaptor plug, power bank, a good book for between game drives, wildlife or birding guide so you can check off your sightings, thin light waterproof jacket, copy of your important documents, insect repellent (or bracelet) sea sickness tablets if your prone and going out to Robben Island or on a boat trip in Hermanus, sunglasses, good thick sole shoes for a walking safari, cap to protect you from the sun, flip flops for lazy days by the pool

What to wear on Safari to South Africa?

If you are wondering what to wear on your holiday to South Africa, we recommend muted colours for a safari so khaki, beige, greens. Game drives are usually first thing in the morning or in the late afternoon, which can be cold during winter. Therefore layers are best and it's important to take a good jumper. Even in summer it can be cold at the top of Table Mountain. Lightweight rain coat. Comfortable shoes for walking which offer support and have a thick sole.

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