Tailor-made holidays and safaris to South Africa
Introduction
A South Africa holiday brings you to a land of outstanding natural beauty, with an excellent infrastructure that enables easy travel. A country that values tribal heritage alongside modern ways of life, contains both lush landscapes and urban jungles, and a variety of languages, cuisines, and ways to travel... South Africa really does have it all.
Near the southern tip of the country, Cape Town sits at the foot of flat-topped Table Mountain, and travellers can ride the cable car to the summit on clear days for panoramic views. The Victoria and Albert Waterfront is where it all happens, with free entertainment, restaurants and bars plying their trade. Relax with a chilled glass of local white wine, and watch the entire world go by in this microcosm of Africa's diversity. For another city experience, discover the cosmopolitan fun of Johannesburg, the biggest city in the country and the home of not only world-class luxurious dining, but a truly exciting nightlife.
If you're looking for adventure travel on your trip to South Africa, go shark diving with Great Whites or bungee jump above the Bloukrans River in Tsitsikamma National Park. Head to Hermanus to watch whales migrate, and to relax afterwards, settle down in towns such as Paarl and Stellenbosch in the heart of the Winelands to sample celebrated vintages from the 106 cellars in the region.
Use our Garden Route map to explore along the south coast, discovering exceptional coastline, wide sand beaches and rugged, picturesque coves along the way. You'll also find plenty of nature reserves for dolphins and primates, as well as bird watching sites and the charming, artsy town of Knysna.
The best wildlife watching though is in the Kruger National Park, home to the legendary Big Five - elephants, leopards, Cape buffalo, lions, and rhinoceros - and countless other creatures. With accommodation to suit all budgets and the greatest diversity of wildlife on the continent, it's one of Africa's great wildlife reserves.
Alternatively, head into the mountains and hike amidst the peaks and plunging valleys of the Drakensburg, listen to the silence in the Karoo, settle back on the warm sands of KwaZulu-Natal, visit the diamond mines in Kimberley and watch the stark landscape of Namaqualand burst into bloom during springtime.
There are plentiful options for luxury travel in South Africa, but our expert consultants can tailor-make a holiday just for you. So whether it's wildlife, wine, or open water that you're looking to explore, Wexas can get you there.
At a glance
Flying time from UK
12 hours
Time Zone
GMT +2
Currency
Rand (R)
Language
Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Pedi, Sotho, Swati, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
Visa
Not required
Where to go in South Africa
Kruger National Park is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in the world and is home to more animals than any other reserve in South Africa. The Kruger Game Reserves offer prestigious lodges and game viewing and plenty of free roaming wildlife - leapord and the Big Five.
Cape Town is the most visited city on the African continent, popular for its natural beauty, diverse cultural and heritage sites, fine wine and dining options and a host of outdoor and adventure activities.
South Africa's Garden Route passes through many lovely towns on its way from Cape Town to Knysna. For many, Plett is the epitome of the Garden Route, with white sands, clear waters, forest-clad mountains and fabulous seafood within easy reach.
KwaZulu-Natal offers a great mix of historical, cultural and natural attractions, with majestic mountains, World Heritage sites and plenty to keep you entertained. The Battlefield Route around Isandlwana & Rorke's Drift offers an insight into the Anglo-Zulu and Anglo-Boer wars, while the game reser…
What to do in South Africa
Renowned for its abundance of wildlife, South Africa is the ideal destination to experience a Safari holiday like no other. Go in search of the Big Five at any one of the spectacular national parks and game reserves, including Kruger, Sabi Sand and Phinda.
Colourful, interesting and alien to most visitors, South African food has the potential to be the highlight of your trip. Paired with the first-rate wines available on vineyard tours, restaurants or simply in bars, and you'll see why South Africa's food and wine fame is known the world over.
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The seasons in South Africa are a reversal of those in the Northern Hemisphere, with winter at its height in July and August. This is the best time to view South Africa's wildlife; with dry conditions forcing animals to congregate around water sources in National Parks, making them easier to spot. This is when whale watching is easiest too. Cape Town and the Garden Route are best visited during the warmer summer months (December and January) when temperatures average 25-30°C. During winter, temperatures plummet, overnight frosts are common, as is snow in mountainous areas and the Cape Town region. Be aware that South African summers are …
Top itineraries in South Africa
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Stay 13 Pay 11 nights & save up to £290 per couple
Book by: 30 December 2016
If you've any doubt as to why South Africa draws more visitors than anywhere else in Sub-Saharan Africa, the incredible diversity of this tailor-made itinerary should help to convince you.
offer
Includes free night - save up to £110 per couple
Book by: 15 December 2016
This luxury tour starts in the picturesque city of Cape Town, before heading off to sample the delights of the Cape Winelands. From the scenic Cape, head to Sabi Sands Game Reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park, for a thrilling safari in arguably the best Big Five game viewing in South Africa.
offer
Save up to £1,800 per couple
Book by: 18 October 2016
South Africa is rightly renowned for its incredible wildlife and the Kruger National Park in the northeast of the country has a deserved reputation as one of the finest game-viewing hotspots on the African continent.
offer
Save up to £900 per couple
Book by: 18 October 2016
The South African province of KwaZulu-Natal is perhaps the most dramatic and varied in the country, and with Durban so well served by international flights, it makes an easy and rewarding trip in its own right, especially tempting if this is not your first time in the country.
Top places to stay in South Africa
Located in the Easten Cape, the Amakhala Game Reserve is a unique conservation, focusing efforts on reintroducing animals into the area.
Located along the Garden Route, explore endless beaches and local markets in the one of the most picturesque regions of South Africa.
Special offers in South Africa
offer
Stay 13 Pay 11 nights & save up to £290 per couple
Book by: 30 December 2016
If you've any doubt as to why South Africa draws more visitors than anywhere else in Sub-Saharan Africa, the incredible diversity of this tailor-made itinerary should help to convince you.
offer
Includes free night - save up to £110 per couple
Book by: 15 December 2016
This luxury tour starts in the picturesque city of Cape Town, before heading off to sample the delights of the Cape Winelands. From the scenic Cape, head to Sabi Sands Game Reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park, for a thrilling safari in arguably the best Big Five game viewing in South Africa.
offer
Save up to £1,800 per couple
Book by: 18 October 2016
South Africa is rightly renowned for its incredible wildlife and the Kruger National Park in the northeast of the country has a deserved reputation as one of the finest game-viewing hotspots on the African continent.
offer
Save up to £900 per couple
Book by: 18 October 2016
The South African province of KwaZulu-Natal is perhaps the most dramatic and varied in the country, and with Durban so well served by international flights, it makes an easy and rewarding trip in its own right, especially tempting if this is not your first time in the country.
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