Coast, culture & the Big Five
Tailor-made South Africa tours
Pair Cape Town, the Garden Route and Winelands with Kruger, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho or Eswatini.
Why travel here
Discover South Africa
South Africa is a land of striking contrasts, bringing wildlife landscapes, cosmopolitan cities and dramatic coastlines together in one highly flexible destination. Its cultural diversity, history and natural beauty make it equally suited to a first African journey or a return visit with a different focus.
Classic safari experiences in Kruger National Park and the surrounding private reserves can be combined with Cape Town, Table Mountain, Robben Island and the Winelands of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Along the coast, travellers can add whale watching, African penguins and the scenery of the Garden Route.
KwaZulu-Natal adds the Drakensberg, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the historic Battlefields route, including Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. We balance realistic travel distances with the right mix of self-drive freedom, guided days and time to slow down.
Plan my South Africa journeyMonth by month
Climate guide
Representative 30-year averages for Cape Town. Conditions vary across each destination and between years.
Best time to visit
South Africa is a year-round destination. May to September is ideal for Kruger safaris, while November to March brings the warmest, driest weather around Cape Town; spring and autumn work particularly well for wider touring routes.
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| Average | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day temperature | 27°C | 27°C | 25°C | 23°C | 20°C | 18°C | 17°C | 17°C | 19°C | 21°C | 23°C | 25°C |
| Night temperature | 18°C | 18°C | 16°C | 14°C | 12°C | 10°C | 9°C | 9°C | 11°C | 13°C | 15°C | 16°C |
| Rainfall | 12 mm | 11 mm | 12 mm | 36 mm | 54 mm | 88 mm | 80 mm | 69 mm | 41 mm | 27 mm | 25 mm | 13 mm |
Figures use the current WMO standard 30-year climate period, 1991–2020. Rounded monthly averages are derived from ERA5 historical weather data via Open-Meteo.
Make it memorable
Signature South Africa experiences
Choose the moments that matter most and we will shape the route, pace and places to stay around them.
Cape Town and the WinelandsPair iconic city sights and a dramatic coastline with relaxed days among Stellenbosch and Franschhoek's vineyards.Include this experience 
Big Five safariChoose Kruger or a private reserve for expert guiding, open-vehicle game drives and time to watch wildlife without rushing.Include this experience 
KwaZulu-Natal storiesBring together the Drakensberg, iSimangaliso, Indian Ocean coast and the historic Battlefields route.Include this experience Route inspiration
An example 14 days journey
A varied first journey with city energy, open roads, coastal scenery and a memorable safari finish.
- 01Cape Town
Table Mountain, the peninsula and waterfront
- 02Winelands
Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
- 03Garden Route
Coast, forests and relaxed self-drive days
- 04Kruger region
Three or four nights on safari
Every route is adjusted around your dates, budget, interests and preferred pace.
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Perfect for
- First African journeys
- Self-drive holidays
- Wildlife and coast
- Food and wine
- Families and couples
Detailed inspiration
Golf, coast & bush
George and the Garden Route, Cape Town and the Winelands, followed by a private Big Five safari near Kruger.
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Contrast wildlife, landscape, culture and coast in one carefully connected journey.
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