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Holidays in South Africa

With 11 official languages, nine distinctive provinces, eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, a complicated history and a diverse population, South Africa is no easy country to get your head around!

There are so many types of holiday to have in South Africa. For instance, you could take a sophisticated food and wine journey through the Cape Winelands, relax at a beach retreat in Durban, spot mighty lions in Kruger National Park, or tour a multitude of museums and historical sites – the list goes on and on.

What’s more, South Africa is one of the best ‘bang-for-your-buck’ holiday destinations in the world.

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Waterfront Village

9

Excellent

Cape Town, Cape Town Area, South Africa
  • 6 Feb 2027
  • 7 nights
  • Room only
  • From Gatwick

Prices from

£1,800 pp

President Hotel

9.3

Excellent

Cape Town, Cape Town Area, South Africa
  • 6 Feb 2027
  • 7 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • From Heathrow

Prices from

£1,663 pp

Wildlife in South Africa

One of the biggest lures of South Africa is its wild animals. In Hermanus, a quaint seaside town south-east of Cape Town, you can enjoy some of the world’s best whale watching between August and November, while between May and July, South Africa’s east coast experiences the Sardine Run, one of nature’s most spectacular migrations. During this time, millions of sardines swim northward to warmer waters, creating a spectacular display in which thousands of predators, including sharks, dolphins and whales, join in to feed on the migrating fish.

On land, there are game reserves and safari parks all over the country, where the ‘Big Five’ – that’s the lion, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard – can be spotted in their natural habitat. A mix of options are available, from single afternoon visits around a game reserve to luxury safari stays for several days. Most safari lodges operate on an all-inclusive basis and include game drives, but it’s possible to find cheaper package holidays too.

For a wildlife experience that’s easy on the budget but still breath-taking, plan a trip to Boulders Beach, where thousands of penguins cluster together on the sands, oblivious to the gawping tourists snapping photos around them.


Good to know

Flight time

11h

(from London)

Currency

South African Rand (R)

Language

English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Ndebele

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