Best time to visit

When to go on a South Africa Safari

South Africa is a country of two halves. Down in the Western Cape (Cape Town and the Winelands, Cederberg and Hermanus) the summer months of November to April are blissful – think blue skies and sunshine, dreamy beach days and fabulous sunsets. Conversely, this summer season in the Kruger is hot with incredible thunderstorms. This shouldn’t put you off visiting on one of our South African safari tours (the rains don’t last long and game viewing is still good) but if you’re looking for perfect safari conditions, the months you want are May to October when it’s dry and warm, bar a few chilly mornings in the earlier months! On the coastal Garden Route, the temperatures are lovely year-round and generally hotter than Cape Town but always be prepared for a little rain particularly as you get further up the coast and into Kwa Zulu-Natal, even in the summer months of November to April.
South Africa is an epic destination no matter what time of year you visit! The winter months (May to September) are ideal for safaris, while summer (November to March) is perfect for beaches and road trips. Cape Town is buzzing in summer and the Garden Route is breathtaking year-round."
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