South Africa Tour Packages

When planning an ideal vacation spot, do you have a bucket list to tick? Like picturesque locations, white-sand beaches, cultural attractions, adventure, good food and entertainment options, etc. Look no further than South Africa! Located at the southernmost tip of the African continent, South Africa is fondly known as the “world in one country”. With desert on one side, beach on the other and some gigantic mountains in between, South Africa is so diverse in nature. Come let’s learn more about this beautiful nation!

Know Your South Africa

Time: GMT +2

Telephone Code: +27

Languages: isiZulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans

Currency: South African Rand

Visa: Subject to nationality

Weather: Average high temperature 27 degrees Celsius; average low temperature 16 degrees Celsius

Best time to visit: May to September

Clothing & Personal Care: Cotton and linen are recommended. Don’t forget to take your sunscreen, sunglasses and hats.

Places to Visit in South Africa

Cape Town

Cape Town is one of the main cosmopolitan cities in South Africa. Surrounded by table top mountain (famous to make a proposal), Cape Town has an idyllic coastline, serene beaches, rich biodiversity and mouthwatering food and wine options. If you simply want to relax or if you want to get involved in some adventure sports, Cape Town offers you the best of both worlds.

Johannesburg

It is the second largest city in Africa. It is fondly known as the “city of gold”. The Cradle of Humankind is home to 40% of the planet human fossils making it one of the richest archaeological sites in the world. Don’t forget to visit the Hillbrow tower, the tallest tower in Africa with a height of 270 meters. You can overlook the entire city of Johannesburg from here. The Mandela house and the Apartheid musuem is a must visit during your trip.

Kruger National Park

It is one of the most iconic National parks in South Africa with vast landscapes (20,000 square kilometers, almost the size of Israel!) and incredible wildlife. It’s home to over 500 different bird species, 100 reptiles, 150 mammals and many archaeological sites. You can spot the “Big five” animals here - Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo. The park also offers different kinds of Safaris for the adventure seeker in you.

The Garden Route

The 300 kilometer long coastline route is the most scenic route in Africa. It starts from Mossel Bay and ends at Storms River. Enroute you will see whitesand beaches, lush green forests, serene towns and magnificent shores where you can savour some delicious seafood and watch whales play. Many tourists plan for a day-trip here. But there is so much more to explore so you may need a couple of more days to enjoy the Garden Route to the fullest.

The Drakensberg

The world famous Drakensberg mountain is 700 miles long passing through two countries and five South African provinces. Drakensberg translates to “mountain of dragons/dragon mountains” because of its gigantic size and stature. It is one of the preferred destinations for hikers around the world. This range has some stunning peaks for those perfect Instagram stories! It also has waterfalls, rock pools, mysterious caves and fresh mountain streams.

Must-Do Things in South Africa

Go on a Safari

What’s an African trip without a Safari? South Africa has many national parks and game reserves where you can spot the “Big Five” wildlife animals. Unlike Masai Mara or Serengeti, the chances of spotting the animals are 100% as the local guides know exactly where to find them. It is recommended to spend at least a couple of nights in one of the national parks to witness a one of its kind adventure.

Enjoy watersports

South Africa is a place where both the Atlantic ocean and the Indian ocean meet and offers a world-class surfing experience. Jeffrey’s Bay near Port Elizabeth is the most preferred surfing destination for tourists as it offers big waves and good breaks. If you want to dive, go  to Cape Town. With warm and cold ocean currents, you will find a lot of shores, reefs and kelp forests.

Learn Apartheid

Another major draw amongst the tourists is learning the Apartheid (the system of racial segregation and oppression) which was over the country from the 1940s to the 1990s. The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg (opened in 2001) highlights the history and legacy. Also, do visit the Constitutional Court. It is a former political prison where you can see the prison ruins and learn more about the political prisoners who were detained here for no reason.

Do Wine Tasting

South Africa has the perfect climate for wine cultivation. Its grapes produce award winning red, white and sparkling wines. There are hundreds of wineries in South Africa and it dates back to as old as the 17th century. Stellenbosch, which is 40-45 minutes away from Cape Town, has more than 150 wineries. Visitors can have a sip or simply relax amidst the quiet and calm vineyards.

Now that we’ve given you enough reasons to plan your next trip to South Africa, it’s time to tap the book now so that we can see you on the other side. Ready. Steady. South Africa. Happy Holidays!!