South Africa

SOUTH AFRICA TRAVEL INFO

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Accommodations

Standard, mid-range or luxury accommodation options available. Scheduled tours based on 3-4 star mid-range accommodation. Camping safaris, tailor made and custom itinerareis also available.

Best Time to Go

Year-round.

Climate

May - August is winter and tends to be cold and rainy with some days of t-shirt sunny weather. Summer is October - February temperatures upwards of 90 degrees Farenheit. March, April mostly warm and balmy. September varies from warm and sunny to scattered showers. Water temperatures are icey cold year round and tend to be colder in the winter months due to the artic current flowing North to the shores of South Africa. Water in Durban tends to be warmer than Cape Town. Whale season is June through Novemer with the highest concentrations in October when the whales comes to mate and calve in the warm waters and sandy bottom of False Bay.

Currency

South African Rand

Foreign Accepted Currency

USD, plus Visa, Mastercard. EUR and GBP also accepted, expect change in local currency and foreign transaction credit card fees. South African Rand debit cards for use in South African ATMs and for use at local merchants issued at money change kiosks upon arrival. These are replaceable if lost or stolen and charge only a fraction for use on each transaction.

Visas

Issued upon arrival. Check South African consular website for most up to date information and information regarding travelling with children.

Immunizations

Visit the CDC website for recommendations and consult with your travel doctor. Western Cape including Cape Town is malaria free.

Wifi

Reliable wifi in city accommodations. More remote areas of South Africa less reliable service.

Wildlife

Quintessential African Wildlife incluidng; antelope, lion, leopard, crocodile, hippo, buffalo, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, warthog, wildebeest, elephant, rhino, birdlife, whales, white sharks, dolphins and more.

SOUTH AFRICA HIGHLIGHTS

Kruger National Park - South Africa’s most famous and accessible Big Five safari destination.
Addo Elephant National Park - Located in the Eastern Cape and malaria-free.
Madikwe Game Reserve -Luxury, family-friendly, and malaria-free.
Cape Town & Table Mountain - One of the world’s most beautiful cities. Take the cable car or hike up Table Mountain for panoramic views of city, ocean, and mountain. Explore Signal Hill, Lion’s Head, and nearby Kirstenbosch Gardens.
Cape Winelands (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl)
Stunning wine estates, award-winning restaurants, and charming towns.
The Garden Route - One of the world’s most scenic road trips.
Coastal drive from Mossel Bay to Storms River, passing through Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, and Tsitsikamma National Park.
Blyde River Canyon - Third-largest canyon in the world and one of the greenest.
Home to the stunning Three Rondavels, God’s Window, and Bourke’s Luck Potholes.
Hermanus - Best land-based whale watching in the world (June–November).
Option for boat-based trips and shark cage diving nearby in Gansbaai.
Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point - Dramatic cliffs, ocean views, and the iconic meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Spot baboons, ostriches, and visit Boulders Beach to see the African penguins.
Robben Island -UNESCO World Heritage Site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. Accessible by ferry from Cape Town.
Johannesburg & Soweto - Visit the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, and Mandela House. Gain insights into South Africa’s complex past and vibrant modern identity.
Zulu, Xhosa, and Sotho Cultural Villages -Places like Shakaland or Lesedi Cultural Village offer immersive experiences.

SOUTH AFRICA TRAVEL PACKAGES

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Cost: From $1100

Duration: 5 days

Trip Type: Independent traveler package

Starts/Ends: Johannesburg, flight or road transfers on request

Tour Dates: Any dates

Highlights: Greater Kruger National Park and the Big 5. Sunrise and sunset game drives and/or bush walks.
Cost: From $869 mid-range package

Duration: 4 days

Trip Type: Indepedant traveler package

Starts/Ends: Johannesburg, flight or road transfers on request

Tour Dates: any dates based on availability

Highlights: Big 5 game viewing in Greater Kruger National Park area on sunrise and sunset game drives.
Cost: From $3579 Exquisite package

Duration: 10 days

Trip Type: Independant traveler package

Starts/Ends: Upon request Cape Town or Victoria Falls

Tour Dates: Any dates based on availability

Highlights: Cape Town Experience: Cape Town & Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula & Cape Point. Kruger Experience: Big 5 game viewing in Greater Kruger National Park area on game drives and/or bush walks.Victoria Falls Experience: Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls, optional activities.
Cost: From $2725

Duration: 20 days

Trip Type: A scheduled, small group overland safari, group size max 12 guests

Starts/Ends: Starts Johannesburg ends Cape Town

Tour Dates: Request itinerary

Highlights: Panorama Route, game drives in Kruger National Park, Kingdom of Swaziland, St Luciaboat cruise and game drive in Hluhluwe National Park, walking in the Drakensberg Mountains, Lesotho 4x4 Route, Garden Route, Cango Caves and Cape Town.
Cost: From $4140

Duration: 22/24 days

Trip Type: Scheduled small group safari, max 12, minimum 4 guests

Starts/Ends: Cape Town to Victoria Falls and vice versa

Tour Dates: Request itinerary

Highlights: Cape Town, Cedarberg, Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Sesriem, Swakopmund, Himba Experience, Rock paintings in Brandberg and Twyfelfontein, Etosha National Park, Okavango Delta, Caprivi, Mahangu National Park, Chobe National Park,Victoria Falls.
Cost: $2275 pp based on 2 people. $4920 pp based on group of 4.

Duration: 14 days

Trip Type: Scheduled small group lodge safari, Max 14 per vehicle, minimum 4 guests

Starts/Ends: Durban/Cape Town

Tour Dates: Request itinerary

Highlights: Visit Mthatha the birthplace and museum of Nelson Mandela, the Mandela Youth & Heritage Centre, Game viewing in Addo National Park, Garden Route, Cango Caves, Paarl Winelands, Robben Island and Cape Town.
Cost: $919 pp

Duration: 7 days

Trip Type: Scheduled small group lodge tour, Max 14 per vehicle, minimum 4 guests

Starts/Ends: Port Elizabeth/Cape Town

Tour Dates: Request itinerary

Highlights: This magical journey takes you along South Africa's coastline and Garden Route, world-renown for its spectacular scenery.