South Africa — A World in One Country

Wildlife
The Big Five in world-class reserves
Getting There
Fly into Johannesburg or Cape Town
Climate
Warm & varied, sunny year-round
From
USD $6,700 per person

Discover South Africa


South Africa is a world in one country — from the Big Five plains of the Kruger and its legendary private reserves to the vineyards of the Winelands, the drama of the Cape, and the whale-rich shores of the Garden Route.

Whether you seek luxury safari lodges, gourmet coastal escapes or the mountains of the Drakensberg, South Africa combines extraordinary wildlife with sophistication and ease — the perfect first African safari.


Weather Through the Year

South Africa
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Bar height = monthly rainfall (mm) · gold = best time to visit (driest) · number on top = avg high (°C / °F)

Where to Go in South Africa


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Decades of experience crafting South Africa’s most intricate safari journeys.

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Sustainable Travel

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When to visit South Africa

The dry winter months (May to September) offer superb Big Five game viewing in the Kruger, while the Cape shines in the warm summer (November to March). Whale watching peaks from June to November.

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