All About South Africa

South Africa is Affordable

• This is due to the weakness of the South African Rand

• Tips are between 10-15% for food

• A fancy coffee will cost around $2

• A glass of wine will cost around $4

When to Visit

• Spring and autumn seasons

  • Milder weather

  • Enjoy seasonal experiences

    • Whale watching on the Western Cape (begins in June)

    • Blossoming of wildflowers in Namaqualand (September)

  • Prices tend to be more affordable

  • Accommodations are more available

• December through February - Rain Season

• May through July - Cold Season

Beaches

• Cape Town

  • Inky ocean laps creamy white shores

  • Indian Ocean tends to be much warmer

  • Atlantic Ocean tends to be more chilly

  • Both are stunning

• The Garden Route

  • Stretch of land that runs between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth

  • Warm water and tawny beaches

  • The climate is moderate

  • You can swim during the winter

• KwaZulu Natal

  • Hot and humid part of the country

  • Wild seashores in abundance

  • Rugged beaches great for surfing

Best Wine Regions

• The Big Three

  • Stellenbosch

  • Franschhoek

  • Paarl

• The Hidden Gems

  • Swartland

  • Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

Must See Museums

• Robben Island

• The Apartheid Museum

• Zeitz MoCAA

• Norval Foundation

• Gallery MOMO

• Southern Guild

• Goodman Gallery

• Michael Stevenson

Safaris

• Kruger National Park

  • One of the largest reserves in Africa

  • Packed with wildlife

• Addo Elephant Park

  • Eastern Cape

  • Known for its abundance of elephants

• iSimangaliso Wetland Park

  • Protected coastal area in KwaZulu Natal

  • Great place for spotting crocodiles, flamingos, hippos, and pelicans

• Kalahari

  • Northern part of the country

  • Parched savannah

  • Home to cheetahs, meerkats, and wild dogs