South Africa holidays

Holiday highlights

South Africa Holiday Highlights
•   The picturesque Western Cape and enticing Cape Town, with iconic Table Mountain, notorious Robben Island and the excellent bars and restaurants of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. The famous Winelands with over 200 notable cellars to visit.
•   See the Big Five at any of South Africa's premier Game Reserves. From the fearsome wilds of Kruger National Park to the malaria free private reserves of the Eastern Cape.
•   The inspirational Garden Route - pristine beaches, majestic mountains, lush forests, wild flower meadows and hospitable towns and villages.  National Park, a haven for spectacular animal and birdlife, and one of the continent’s very best game reserves. KwaZulu Natal - magnificent landscapes and poignant history.
•   Johannesburg, now transformed, offering quiet gentility and bohemian chic. The greenery of Pretoria, little known capital city - over 100 open spaces include bird sanctuaries, expansive parks and fragrant gardens.
•   See just what stunning South Africa has to off on the Best of South Africa tour, introducing you to the wildlife at Kruger, the historic KwaZulu Natal battlefields and Cape Town.

South Africa - The Essentials
If you plan on taking a safari, pack neutral colours and make sure to bring layers as early morning starts can be chilly.
Tipping is common all over South Africa at 10-15% for bars and restaurants. Tipping is also expected for tour guides, drivers and porters.
When travelling through part of South Africa where malaria is present, don’t forget to take anti-malarial medication. The game reserves of the Eastern Cape and Madikwe are malaria-free so good for families.

Random Fact
Biltong is a revered part of local cuisine, and though not particularly aesthetically pleasing, you’ll find it practically everywhere. Composed of strips of meat that have been dried, salted and spiced, it's a tough and chewy delicacy created due to its longevity on even the hottest days.

South Africa Tailor Made
To find your ideal South Africa holiday, call one of our specialist advisors who can help tailor make it to your exact specifications. Browse our online portfolio or order our Africa brochure and see what you can create.

You could:
•   Combine a Kruger safari with a stay on the sugar soft beaches Mauritius.
•   Explore bustling Cape Town before moving onto exotic Dubai.
•   Try a stay in South Africa with a hope across the border into Namibia for a truly African experience.

TripAdvisor users have voted Cape Town number one in their Traveller's Choice 2011 Destination Awards.