Sensational South Africa

From zero to unforgettable in just 12 hours

From safaris on land to safaris on water. From the highest mountains to the scenic Garden Route. Whether with a bottle of your favourite South African wine or crisp ice cold local beer to accompany you on one of the world's most luxurious trains, The Blue Train, whatever has got your travel bug twitching, with vibrant cities and amazing beaches, South Africa has something that appeals to everyone. It is also fair to say that the sooner you get there, the sooner you will also discover that South Africa is a real value for money destination too.

With evocative names such as Table Mountain, The Garden Route, Kruger National Park and Stellenbosch (the acknowledged home of the Pinotage grape), South Africa is never short of a treat or a delight for you at every corner.

South Africa is well known for its animals, but just as important in wildlife terms, is the marine life. Where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Indian Ocean, a perfect feeding area for up to 37 different species of whales, dolphins and sharks exists ......including the heart stoppingly formidable Great White shark......cue the cello and the glance behind you!

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Of course it wouldn't be a trip to South Africa without a safari. There are so many to choose from and which of them we build into your trip will be entirely up to you. There are guided walking safaris in Kruger National Park, luxury safaris where you stay in elegant lodges with fine dining and spa treatments or Garden Route safaris driving the scenic coast from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. The guides have such a wealth of knowledge and will take you to the best places to spot The Big Five. They are big on conservation here and need the tourist industry to continue the incredible work in protecting their wildlife and environment.

After the thrill of the wild, what could be better than relaxing on a South African beach? I would describe them as having soft golden sand, warm seas and friendly locals. Some of the more famous beaches include Bloubergstrand in Cape town's northern suburbs which is best for kite-surfing and wind-surfing, Dolphin Beach in Jeffrey's Bay on the Sunshine coast which is best for surfers or Boulders Beach in Simon's Town which is best for penguin watching.

These ideas are far from an exhaustive list. With access to over 400 suppliers, we have the expertise to tailor you the most extraordinary of holidays. Click below to get in touch with us and we will help you find your paradise.

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Currency

The South African Rand made up of 100 cents.
Credit cards are also widely accepted.

Climate

South Africa is in the Southern hemisphere so its seasons are the opposite of the UK. During the South African summer the temperature reaches 30 degrees and during the winter the average high is around 18 degrees. You can expect an average of 9 to 11 hours of sunshine per day, regardless of season.

Flight Time

There are plenty of options to fly from the UK to South Africa either via direct flights or connecting in Europe or the Middle East.
Direct flights are between 11 and 12 hours in duration and with a stop this increases to 13 hours.

Local Time

GMT + 2 hours
South Africa does not change its clocks and so during the UK summer the time difference is only +1 hour.