South Africa

South Africa Holidays 2022/2023

Spotted jaguars, the rough hide of a rhino and elephants wrinkled ears flapping away flies at a watering hole. South Africa offers the diverse landscapes from the Kalahari dunes, white sand beaches and lush mountains as well as a huge range of wild animals that you can see in their natural habitat on safaris. Take a boat into the sea to watch whales and swim with wild dolphins. South Africa is all about the wild animals.

BEST TIME TO VISIT:

South Africa is situated in the Southern Hemisphere and the seasons are the opposite to our own. The most popular time to visit is October to April. Game viewing is at its best during May – September.

VISAS:

Visas are not required for British passport holders travelling on holiday to South Africa for up to 90 days. Passports must be valid for a minimum of 30 days from the date of exit from South Africa and have at least 2 blank pages. Children: All children under 18yrs of age are required to produce an unabridged birth certificate on arrival and departure from South Africa; further paperwork is required if children are not travelling with both parents.

LANGUAGE:

English, Afrikaans and local languages.

CURRENCY:

South African Rand

FLIGHT INFORMATION:

Direct flights to Cape Town and Durban with British Airways or to Johannesburg with British Airways, Virgin Atlantic & South African Airways. Emirates offer services via Dubai.

FLYING TIME FROM UK:

Approx. 11 hours.