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Set at the southern tip of the African continent, South Africa is flanked by the Indian and the Atlantic Oceans. A diverse country in terms of landscapes as well as culture, South Africa is an enchanting destination for family holidays and vacations with friends. From wildlife in the Kruger National Park, to cosmopolitan cities of Johannesburg and Cape Town to picturesque hillsides of the Drakensberg Mountains, South African holiday packages offer it all. On South Africa tours enjoy wine sipping in the Western Cape, admire the beauty of the Weskus National Park or lie back anywhere along the coastline to enjoy the seascapes. Book online to get best deals on South Africa holiday packages from India.
When to go:
That depends on what you want to do. The flowers are obviously best in August and September. The best time for game viewing is late spring (September and October). The southern right whales hang around off our coasts from about mid-June to the end of October.
The diving is best in most of the country outside of summer (ie, from April through September), and so is the surfing – but that certainly doesn't limit either activity to those times.
River rafting is better in the Cape at the end of winter, and in KwaZulu-Natal in the height of summer (late November to mid-February). In Mpumalanga and Limpopo, it's less time-dependent.
The "shoulder" seasons – spring and autumn – are best for hiking, as summer can be hot over most of the country. In the Drakensberg, summer thunderstorms are dangerous, while there is a good chance of snow in winter. In the Cape, the winters are wet, so hiking can be a bit hardcore.
If you're a birder, the palaeoarctic migrants arrive around November and the intra- African migrants usually by mid-October.
Of course, if you want to lounge around on the beaches, mid-summer is the best time – though everyone else will be there too. And – big bonus – the beaches of northern KwaZulu-Natal are warm and sunny even in midwinter.
Local Transport:
Travelling to South Africa is relatively easy with a number of airline companies operating direct flights to Cape Town and Johannesburg from major European cities, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and the United States as well as from other African countries.
The transport infrastructure in South Africa is modern and developed with further plans for heavy development. Once in South Africa, there are a number of options for getting around, including domestic flights, trains and buses. Coach travel is an efficient and affordable way of getting around the country.