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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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Kajal, Kürbis & Co.
To counteract the "You don't look so well yet" comments, I want to put on some makeup again this morning. I'm feeling pretty good again now – I
Cape Town
Three days in Cape Town and our first stay here in the city. First, we arrived - immersed ourselves - and got an overview. We did this well with the Hop on Hop off bus. We saw...
Cape Town Day 3
26.5.2024 Cape Town In the morning I took the shuttle bus from the hotel to the waterfront. From a distance I could watch the "Serenade of the Seas" arrive. I walked to the...
Day 24/29 - Cape Town
The morning started with the sound of the sea and a view of the waves. Well, we could get used to that 🌊🤩 After yesterday, we didn't really notice the problem with the ash,...
Tag 22/29 - Safari
Yesterday we spontaneously booked another safari. We really wanted Anni to see her beloved lions 🦁 before we flew back home. So we went on safari to the Aquila Private Game...
Tag 10/29 - Knysna
Today was our last day in Knysna. Tomorrow we go to Addo Elephant Park. We found great accommodation nearby and will stay there until Sunday, do a bit of a safari and hopefully...
Tag 9/29 - Knysna
Wow we had a lot of highlights today 🤩 We were at the Knysna Elephant Park, a sanctuary for rescued elephants and founder of the AERU (African Elephant Research Unit). There...
Day 7/29 - from Swellendam via Mossel Bay to Knysna
Today we continued from Swellendam via Mossel Bay to Knysna, where we will stay until Thursday. The Garden Route begins in Mossel Bay. The landscape became super green again and...
Robben Island Tour and Museum
Started a bit earlier today to be on time for our boat trip to Robben Island to visit the prison where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 18 years. It is an UNESCO world...
Tsitsikamma and the leap into nowhere
September 19, 2023 After a strengthening breakfast we went to the Tsitsikamma National Park, where a few days earlier a devastating flood had cleared away the restaurant on the...
Day 15 Helicopter Sightseeing & Mini Golf
And here we are, on the last full day of this wonderful (exciting) trip. Our day started with breakfast at the hotel. Then we took an Uber to the heliport. Today, we had another...
Day 7 Tsitsikamma National Park & Journey to Plettenberg Bay
We left Fynbos Golf Resort around 10am in the morning and headed to Tsitsikamma National Park, which is 45 minutes away. The entrance fee was 280 Rand (16.50€) per person. Once...
Day 1 Panorama Route
On the first day, we drove the so-called Panorama Route with our VW Polo. Highlights on this route include: - Lisbon and Berlin Falls - God's Window with a small rainforest -...
Journey's end
Day 29, 01/25/23, from Clanwilliam to Hout Bay Things don't always go as planned. Overnight, a nasty virus sneaks into Cindy's stomach and continues to cause her discomfort...
A trip to friends in Stellenbosch and Somerset West
Fish Hoek in the morning
Besuch Babylonstoren – Waterkloof / Chorus
Kurzfristig mussten wir heute Morgen unseren Tagesplan anpassen, da der Besuch von Hilda Grove im «The Somerset Lifestyle & Retirement Village» abgesagt wurde. Die Frage war...
Desert meets sea in the Nature Reserve
After this last night in the Game Reserve, we continued a good distance west through the 'breadbasket' of South Africa - so called because of the many fields for agriculture. If...
Out of the city
This weekend, thanks to my own car, I explored some places that were a bit further away. First, I went to the suburb of Muizenberg - known for its colorful Victorian beach huts....
A hot Sunday in the city
After a very quiet Saturday, two tourist highlights were on the program for Sunday - due to the heat, there wasn't enough time for more. First, we went to the Castle of Good...
South Africa
Travel Impressions A diverse country with stunning and varied landscapes, great wine, and wild animals. Kruger National Park - Safari Tour If you travel to South Africa, I...
Cape Town - Africa
Travel Impressions A city with great bars and restaurants, but it's the surroundings that make the experience: vineyards, coastlines, mountains, landscapes, and the impressive...
We should have a burst of courage much more often!
After six months in Germany, the wanderlust was so big that I mustered the courage to travel alone. Until departure, I wasn't sure what I was actually doing here. Am I maybe too...
Day 3 - Oudtshoorn
Day 3 Today we said goodbye to Braam and his dream house. After a short stop at the gas station, we headed towards Oudtshoorn. First, we drove through the ugliest town in South...
Continuing on the Garden Route
Before continuing our journey to Mossel Bay, we were able to admire the impressive Cango Caves, discovered in 1780. With its 1.6 km, the cave system is one of the largest and...
Nice to meet you Cape Town
On our first day in the Mother City, as it is occasionally called, we got a first impression with a city tour. The Dutch and British influence can be seen and heard practically...
Auf zur Safari
Today we headed from St. Francis Bay, where we enjoyed an excellent breakfast at 'The Sands', in the direction of Shamwari Game Resort. We were able to cover most of the distance...
Trip to Hey Joe Brewery
Today Peter felt better again, the medication to build up the stomach flora worked. After a good breakfast, we explored Franschhoek together and Helena checked out a few...
Off to Cape Town!
We officially enter South Africa after 5 days in the Kalahari! And then it's 260km to Upington. A test route for new cars/tires. The beautiful red dune landscape is getting...