South Africa
South Africa is a vast country with widely varying landscapes and an equally diverse population. It is a superb destination rich in culture, fauna and flora and history. It is also renowned for its wines and is the world's largest producer of gold.
Places of interests include the Kruger National Park and a range of World Heritage Sites.
Kruger National Park, one of the world's oldest and largest national parks, offers a fantastic wildlife experience.
Victoria Falls, a World Heritage Site and one of the 'Seven Natural Wonders of the World', is the largest sheet of falling water on the planet, twice the height of Niagara Falls and one-and-a-half times the width.
Cape Town is South Africa's jewel - beautiful, close to fine beaches, and boasting an exciting nightlife.
Johannesburg, vibrant and exciting, offers visitors a wide range of recreational, cultural and historical attractions such as the Museum Africa and the Market Theatre Complex.
South Africa Travellers Tips
FLYING TIME: From UK approx 10 hrs
TIME: GMT +2 hrs
HEALTH: No vaccinations are required if travelling from the UK, anti-malaria tablets advised if visiting game reserves.
VISAS: Not required for UK passport holders.
CURRENCY: Rand (ZAR).
SEASONS: Summer - Nov to Feb, Winter - Mar to Oct. Cape Town and the southern Western Cape have a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and warm winters, while Durban and the KwaZulu-Natal coast is sub-tropical with plenty of year round sunshine.
ELECTRICITY: 220-240 volts. 3 pt round pin adapter plug required.
FLYING TIME: From UK approx 10 hrs
TIME: GMT +2 hrs
HEALTH: No vaccinations are required if travelling from the UK, anti-malaria tablets advised if visiting game reserves.
VISAS: Not required for UK passport holders.
CURRENCY: Rand (ZAR).
SEASONS: Summer - Nov to Feb, Winter - Mar to Oct. Cape Town and the southern Western Cape have a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and warm winters, while Durban and the KwaZulu-Natal coast is sub-tropical with plenty of year round sunshine.
ELECTRICITY: 220-240 volts. 3 pt round pin adapter plug required.
Please telephone 0844 472 3402 for details of our South Africa holidays .
