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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.
All travel reports from South Africa
Welcoming Dinner
Mama flew back home yesterday. Today there was a welcoming dinner organized by the university for all international students. The really cool thing was that everyone had small...
Bye Bye Johannesburg & Hello Capetown/Stellenbosch (11.7.19)
Today we flew from Johannesburg to Cape Town. We still had a great view of Johannesburg. We could even recognize some sights again, namely the Orlando Towers and the FNB Stadium....
Sunday, 24.2.19
Today was Paul's birthday, so Steph made pancakes for breakfast. After that, I went shopping with Steph. All the stores are open on Sundays too. Then I went to the beach....
Throwback: Introduction day for all Internationals
In the first week of University, the International Office launched an introduction day for all international students at UKZN Westville Campus. Even though not many showed up,...
Chintsa 14.02- 15.02.2018
From Coffee Bay we go to Chintsa with 2 girls and an older gentleman (my travel buddy for a few days). The two of them have rented a car and are giving us a ride. The planned 2...
Before and in Knysna
Yesterday after breakfast we set off again and took a quick look at the Bloukran Bridge, where you can do the highest bungee jump in the world. People were thrown head over...
Tsitsikamma National Park and Jeffreys Bay
Sören's first impressions at the beginning of his visit to Jeffreys Bay and Tsitsikamma National Park on the Garden Route. Read more in the latest report from 06.09.16.
Pictures from the last three weeks
Here are some pictures from the past weeks, enjoy.
Arrival day in Cape Town
Arriving in Cape town from Munich after 10hrs overnight flight. Touching down and heading off with 25 degrees, will get much warmer the next days!! Picked up the car and headed...
Durban Hotel NorthStar
From Friday 30.9. - 5.10. we are now in Durban and want to relax a bit on the beach and swim in the Indian Ocean. We have a very nice accommodation. And we also have occasional...
Day 10 Half-time
After the most delicious combo ever 'Tirijaki ribs' at a small snack bar in the city last night, we went into the desert for 3 hours today. Here we had to get organized a bit...
Friday, 30th September.
Today we're heading back to Johannesburg airport and flying to Durban. A final breakfast on our beautiful lakeside terrace. On the drive to Johannesburg, we pass through...
Penguins & Wine ...
Today we are finally heading towards the vineyards. Our route takes us through numerous, dreamy beaches (Betty's Bay) with and without penguins and crazy mountain passes. In...
De Kelders - further along the coast
Continuing off the Garden Route, head to Oudtshoorn, Barrydale (sensational: Café Blue Cow), and Swellendam before reaching De Kelders ...
Plettenberg
Woke up again at 3:45 am this morning to catch the first flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth, and then off in the new rental car to the Garden Route with the first stop in...
@ Thyme at Rosemary's
On our second evening in Gansbaai / De Kelder's, we ended up at Thyme at Rosemary's. After a short drive, just under 5 km, we arrived in the center of Gansbaai.
Durban 10.02- 12.02.2018
10.02- 12.02.2018 On early Saturday morning, I set off to Durban by long-distance bus. This city should actually just be a stopover on my way to St. Lucia. From there, I want to...
St. Lucia: We see the sea
Arriving at our wonderful accommodation, we relaxed for a moment and booked our two-hour boat tour through the Wetland Park for tomorrow. After that, we walked to the town...
Nordpanorama Tour
Today we had a very delicious breakfast on the terrace at 7:30 and then set off quickly. Thanks to our host's excellent briefing, we found all the interesting points easily. We...
Time to say goodbye
September 25, 2023 A last breakfast with Tine's parents and then it was time to say goodbye. A tear or two was shed, but now our real adventure began. Left to our own devices,...
Day 20 The last day
'That's all folks!' (Das wars Leute) has already been said by Schweinchen Dick. Another delicious breakfast, some time to kill in a small town, return our faithful Muli (our...
It's Safari time🦒🦓
After a 2.5-hour drive through the South African landscape, we arrived in Oudtshoorn - a 60,000 population city inland. The city is famous for its ostrich farming and is also...
Cape of Good Hope
Today we leave the wine region and drive our last leg to the Cape
Hluhluwe - Rhino Ridge
Weiter geht‘s in den Südosten nach Hluhluwe wieder in den Busch, diesmal zu den Rhinos ...
Blouberg Beach
Excursion to Blouberg Beach with a stunning view of Table Mountain.
First time in Cape Town (13.7.19)
Today we went to Cape Town. To get in the mood, we took another hop on hop off bus tour and stopped at the oldest winery in Cape Town, Groot Constanzia, where we had a snack and...
Wellington - Wine tasting and swimming lessons
January 12-14: We leave Cape Town and visit the stylish Stellenbosch on our way to our accommodation in Wellington. Two days of relaxation by the pool after intense sightseeing...
Arrival in SA
Finally here. At the airport of Port Elizabeth we were picked up by a driver and taken to the first accommodation, the Kariega Game Reserve, where the rest of the group was...
66 degrees and it's getting even hotter
We didn't have 66°C, thank God, but we had up to 46°C. While riding in an open Jeep, we were sweating and drinking constantly. We survived. In the morning, it wasn't as hot yet...
Visiting tour to Cape of good hope, boulder beach with Penguin 🐧 colony and Muizenberg colored huts
Left at 10am to head out for Cape of good hope via Chapman’s Drive (a route along the cliffs on top of the ocean as scenic as at the French Riviera). Stopped at Noordhoek Beach...