| Anyone planning a trip to South Africa should ask | | | | appeals to you, don't imagine that it would be too |
| themselves the question what is the best time of | | | | much fun in July (ask someone who knows), rather |
| year to travel to South Africa and why? You are | | | | try to plan your vacations for between December |
| already with your hand deep inside your pockets, so | | | | and February. Benefits of going in the South African |
| you definitely want to make your South Africa | | | | summer time also includes the possibility to enjoy all |
| vacations the best that they can be. | | | | the best that the Western Cape has to offer - wine |
| To answer these questions, first ask yourself what | | | | tours, a scenic tour to the top of Table Mountain or |
| the most important aspects of your trip will be. Do | | | | a stroll along the V&A waterfront to mention but a |
| you plan to go on Safari? May to end of August is a | | | | few - and it's worth noting that there are also many |
| good choice and there are a number of reasons for | | | | worthwhile parks in this region where you could |
| this. Being in the Southern hemisphere, South Africa in | | | | enjoy top-notch Safaris, with most of the benefits |
| this time frame is in the middle of their winter. What | | | | of going to one of the larger parks in the north |
| does that mean for you? Clear skies and lots of | | | | during winter time. |
| sunshine throughout much of the country (with the | | | | Summer in the Northern provinces, if you have the |
| exception of the Western Cape), sparse foliage | | | | need to travel between September and April, doesn't |
| making it easier to spot game and less water | | | | go without its perks. Look for spectacular vistas of |
| available for animals to drink, ensuring that there is | | | | purple Jacaranda blooms in Pretoria and world-famous |
| nearly always something interesting to see near | | | | floral displays in the desertic Namaqualand in spring |
| watering holes and rivers, whereas at other times of | | | | and the chance to see the Bushveld in lush green |
| the year many animals may virtually disappear into | | | | glory and experience a real African storm during peak |
| the bush. For a winter visit, the Natal coast might be | | | | summer. Keep in mind, however, that November to |
| warm enough for some to enjoy the beach and also, | | | | middle January is summer vacations, student and |
| if you go at the right moment in June/July, you might | | | | scholar peak season, so expect roads and towns |
| have the privilege to experience the sardine run, | | | | (especially up the East coast), to be much busier and |
| bringing together thousands of dolphins, seals and any | | | | noisier than normal, and for national travel to be more |
| other imaginable sea life without ever having to touch | | | | expensive. Then, at last, enjoy excellent opportunities |
| the water. | | | | to go shopping year round. Curios bought from locals |
| Do South Africa vacations make you think of heading | | | | can be a real steal and will make great gifts and |
| for the beautiful beaches or if jumping into that | | | | memoirs for your South Africa vacations. |
| picture perfect pool of your hotel or Safari lodge | | | | |