Trips to South Africa
Why travel solo to South Africa?
What’s the weather like in South Africa?
Between the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean, South Africa enjoys a temperate climate with a wet and dry season. The wet season runs from October to April, corresponding with summer, and the dry season runs from May to September, corresponding with winter. Average summer temperatures run around 30ºC (86ºF) while winter temperatures average at 25ºC (77ºF).
Top three activities
1. Abseil down Table Mountain in Cape Town
2. Taste world-famous wines in Stellenbosch
3. Encounter majestic wildlife in Kruger National Park
Top five dishes to try
1. Cape Malay curry – a dish spiced with cinnamon, turmeric and chilli
2. Braai – barbecue enjoyed with friends and neighbours
3. Bunny chow – hollowed bread filled with curry
4. Bobotie – spiced minced meat topped with a creamy egg-based layer
5. Biltong & droewors – traditional cured beef often spiced with garlic and chilli
Top places to visit in South Africa
Cape Town
There’s a rugged Atlantic charm to this city – with its jagged terrain, sloping down to smart seaside neighbourhoods, all sitting in the formidable shadow of Table Mountain. Add to that the array of world-class restaurants and stylish shops, and you’ve got a city that’s both chic and adventurous.
Stellenbosch
Expect all the charms of a university town mixed in with a world-class wine culture. Decanter has called the town the ‘home of Cape Cabernet’, thanks to its well-known production of rich, expressive wines. There’s plenty to interest hikers, too, with starry scenery to match its superlative wines.
Kruger National Park
One of the world’s best and biggest (it’s the size of Wales) wildlife reserves, all of Africa’s iconic safari species can be spotted here. Elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, hippo and zebra all share the bushveld with a whole host of smaller mammals and over 500 species of bird.
Johannesburg
South Africa’s vibrant heart is a place of cultural diversity and rapid urban renewal. With its thriving arts scene, well-established cafe culture and Soweto – the country’s most populous township – Jo’burg buzzes with energy and it’s the best place in the country for life nightlife and live music.
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