SOUTH AFRICA HOLIDAYS

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CAPE TOWN

Climb table mountain, spot penguins, take
a boat to Robben Island, enjoy a sunset beach
stroll, visit the Cape of Good Hope ...

There's so much to do. See our Cape Town guide.

SOUTH AFRICA SAFARIS

Spot the Big Five before
the sun comes up.

See our South Africa wildlife guide.

When To Go To South Africa

South Africa is a year round destination so deciding when to visit depends on your interests and what you are looking for from your holiday. We offer a guide on when to visit below. It's also worth noting that prices often fluctuate depending on weather so, adding everything up, you may find that visiting South Africa when it's a little cooler offers great value with only a few degrees less heat. For more detailed information, call one our travel consultants on 01273 923100. They will also be able to help you start planning your South Africa holiday today.

South Africa is a year-round destination. Seasons are the opposite to those in the UK with the hottest months from November to March (summer), and the coolest June to September (winter).

The temperature does vary across the country. The Western Cape including Cape Town and the Garden Route has a mediterranean climate with most rainfall in winter and plenty of sunshine and hot weather in summer. To the East of South Africa, including the Kruger, there tends to be sunshine year round. The summer is hot with short sharp rains and temperatues averaging 24°C. Winters are sunny and dry with temperatues averaging 19°C. Kwa-Zulu Natal has a sub-tropical climate with plenty of sunshine year round and temperatures averaging 23°C.

Self drive holidays along the garden route and in Kwa-Zulu Natal can be done throughout the year. Southern-Right whales can be seen off the Cape coasts from mid June to October, and humpback whales from May to December. Game-viewing in the Kruger is best between May & September when waterholes are the main source of water for the animals.

Call us now on 01273 923100 to find out more about the best time to visit South Africa or request a quote.

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South Africa Safari & Holiday Ideas to Inspire

Luxury South Africa Garden Route

15 days
Self-drive beautiful vineyards, mountains and near-deserts before heading to the Garden Route coast. Enjoy the finest food & wine mixed with stunning views. And then head out to the bush for a Big Five safari in the Amakhala Game Reserve.
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From £3,297pp
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Safari & Seychelles Special

14 days
Packed with unforgettable moments, enjoy thrilling Big 5 4x4 safaris all before heading to the Indian Ocean for some surf, sand and relaxation. This is one of our favourite safari and beach combos - for ultimate luxury and perfect experiences with amazing service.
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£6,438pp£5,224pp

South Africa Family Cape to Cape

17 days
Explore the highlights of South Africa at your pace. Have lots of fun, get stuck in with some family activities, see some amazing sights and track the Big Five. Staying at brilliant family-friendly properties in a variety of amazing scenic locations. A holiday to create family memories to last a lifetime.
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£2,730pp
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These are just a few ideas. We have lots more up our sleeve. So let's chat about the best South Africa Safari or Holiday for you, call 01273 923100 now. Or if you can't speak right now, drop us an email, holidays@sundownerholidays.co.uk

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From the minute we checked in at the Emirates desk to the minute we landed back in the UK, everything was perfect. Our accommodation was WOW, our transfer drivers and trips were WOW. I don’t want to share where we stayed because they were so special and if we want to go back, I don’t want to find them unavailable!!!

Brenda DouglasSouth Africa

Such a fabulous time that it may require a return visit!  A big thank you to James for all his help with bookings and arrangements/advice.

Yvonne PhayreSouth Africa

Thank you for everything.  The trip went without a hitch and we really enjoyed every minute of it.  I should say a special thanks for suggesting Buffalo Ridge lodge, we saw loads, and the staff there were all fantastic.  It’s great that it really is a community lodge and it’s great to know you are promoting them!

Drew CottrellSouth Africa

The selection of accommodation was exactly what we would have chosen from colonial Elephant house to coastal Lavender Manor. The fab boutique hotel in Cape Town was a great location for New Year celebrations and the trip to Franschoek and the winelands fabulous, not just the wine hic hic but the journey there and the spectacular scenery on the drive over.
Thank you for a great experience and abundance of memories.

Sue McCarthySouth Africa

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    Lovely people, memorable experiences. A great mix of physical exertion, exploring other cultures & finally relaxing in luxury. You designed this perfectly for all our family - no mean feat!
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    Best and most well organised trip ever been on. Every tour guide was superb! Incredible hotels and incredible staff. Guides and drivers at all the hotels were beyond expectation. We will be in touch for our next trip!
    Mr & Mrs Clare India
    Excellent holiday in every respect. Absolutely stunning safari location - great views over river. Didn't want for anything. Guide Chris was fantastic and fun to be around. Delicious food and staff even made us a happy honeymoon cake! 
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