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Vacation in South Africa : Highlights & Travel Tips
South Africa stands out for travelers because it packs extraordinary variety into one trip: dramatic coastlines, world-class wildlife, vibrant cities, acclaimed wine regions, and a deep, complex cultural history. You can watch the sunrise over Table Mountain in Cape Town, drive the Garden Route past beaches and forests, explore the Winelands around Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, and head into Kruger National Park or private reserves for the chance to see the Big Five. The country also offers powerful historical experiences, from Robben Island to Johannesburg’s Apartheid Museum, alongside excellent food, scenic road trips, and adventure activities such as hiking, surfing, shark cage diving, and whale watching.
For practical planning, South Africa is large, so domestic flights or a well-paced self-drive itinerary can help you cover more ground comfortably. Seasons are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere, and weather varies by region, so pack layers if combining Cape Town, safari areas, and the coast. Travelers should stay aware of local safety guidance in major cities, use reputable transport at night, and book popular safaris, holiday stays, and top restaurants in advance. With good planning, South Africa rewards visitors with exceptional value, unforgettable landscapes, and one of the most diverse travel experiences on the continent.
Best time to travel South Africa
The best time to visit is September through November, with September and November showing the highest popularity and offering a great balance of pleasant spring weather, blooming landscapes, wildlife viewing, and lively travel conditions. October is also a strong choice, making early spring to late spring the best overall window for most travelers.
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Colorful Houses
After a rather calm Christmas day, it was colorful and lively today - we visited the oldest and most colorful quarter of Cape Town, Bo-Kaap. Today, about 6000 people live in...
On to Knysna
Unfortunately, everything comes to an end, including our safari in the Shamwari Game Reserve. After the last game drive this morning, it was time to pack up and say goodbye.
Last full day at Shamwari
Today was already our last full day at the Shamwari Game Resort. It went like before, at 5:00 am the WakeUp Call came, then we met with Jason, Kevin and Yvette in the main house...
Doch noch ein Wal gesehen, oder war es nur ein Seehund
Unfortunately, today was the day again when we had to leave Cliff Lodge in Gansbaai, with Gill and Gideon. The weather was also crying, no, it was lightning, thundering, and...
Time to say goodbye!
Saturday, 09.11.19: Wind! A captain's old friend and foe! Today you are my foe! The whale watching trip had to be canceled because of the strong winds 😭 But as we are going to...
Head to Gansbaai
On the way from Cape Town to Gansbaai, via the Chapman's Peak Drive, the Clarence Drive, and around the bay of Hermanus to Gansbaai
Cape Town - Cape Town
A week in Cape Town! Lots of sun, sea, no plans. We are going with the flow. The Waterfront: lively atmosphere, strolling, cotton candy 😊, street performers, music, various...
Heading to the Kalahari!
Today we have a long distance ahead of us, 260km gravel road. Hardly anyone meets us, we pass by a few farms, there is no cell phone network. We are right in the middle of...
When animals play hide and seek...
I'll just make myself very thin, then they'll never see me! 😂 Good idea. What the buffalo can do, I can do as well. I'll just hide behind the bush... If I can't see...
The Addo Elephant National Park
As I had some time yesterday...
A little interim report from the Wild Coast
For the past three...
Cape of Good Hope
Penguins 1
Von Bergen, Elis und Spinnen...
On Tuesday, March 27th, we left Lesotho. We were ready to go at 6:00 in the morning as we had a long drive ahead of us. After crossing the border, we set up our breakfast. It...
Kap of Good Hope
At the end of this trip, the Table Mountain National Park was on the program. You would start with a small bike tour Then we continued with a little 'hiking' to...
Day 31 An adventure comes to an end...
An adventure comes to an end and makes way for the next
Day 27 Amazing Sunset
Wildlife, bush paintings, and a sundowner, what more could you want?
Wwoof at Fynbos Estate, Malmesbury - South Africa
Before exploring Africa, we spent a month on a farm and worked in exchange for food and accommodation. We thought we would get a normal standard, but unfortunately that was not...
The Flying Dutchman
As it is a peninsula, the hiking trails almost always follow the coastline, mostly across mountains and rocks. However, due to our limited time, we drove directly to the 'Cape of...
Friends
Today we experienced a bit of history. We took a ferry to Robben Island. We didn't take any photos of it. Robben Island is known for its high-security prison where political...
Cape Town 2nd day
25.5.2024 Cape Town Today started with an unusual breakfast. The Radisson Blu breakfast buffet offered the usual things as well as ice-cold oysters and champagne. I tried both,...
Day 19/29 - Stellenbosch
The morning started relaxed for the two of us in the morning sun in the garden, as our late riser children slept for a while 🙏🏼😌 Our day started with a coffee and a fight 😂...
Day 17/29 - from Plettenberg Bay to Wilderness and then to Swellendam
We continued from Plettenberg Bay to Swellendam. We would have loved to stay a bit longer in Plett 🧡 We're not exactly sure why, but we really liked the vibe there. The little...
Day 16/29 - Tsitsikamma National Park
Today we went to Tsitsikamma National Park to go hiking 🥾 We really wanted to see the suspension bridges. With the kids in tow (literally), we headed to the suspension bridges....
Day 15/29 - Plettenberg Bay
Today we first worked a lap with our feet in the pool. We could get used to that 🙈 25 degrees in the morning and a swim before work. In addition, the purchase prices here are...
Day 1/29 - Cape Town
We sorted our suitcases together and were able to pick them up next to the luggage carousel and had a super spacious rental car in no time. Basti was already panicking that the...
Tsitsikamma canopy trails on flying fox and Storm Rivier suspension bridges plus 1/3 of the waterfall day hike
Started the day with a nice dip in the pool and some easy tiny 12m laps 🤓 Had breakfast and left the inn for the Tsitsikamma canopy trails tour at 10.30am. After getting...
Gorah camp to Tsitsikamma village via Port Elizabeth // Start of Garden route
Second day at the Gorah, getting up at 5.45 am to grab an early coffee and then head out directly in search for the lions 🦁 We got to see already lots of other wild- and...