South Africa is located at the southern tip of Africa. It is bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland, and Lesotho (which is surrounded by South Africa). It is a vast country with widely varying landscapes and has 11 official languages, as well as an equally diverse population.
When visiting South African most visited places are Capetown, Johannesburg and Kruger National Park. South Africa welcomes around 25 million visitors a year. It is considered the most visited spot in the country. Cape Town is one of those ‘have-it-all’ cities. Residents are surrounded by beautiful mountains and beaches, historical landmarks, and the bottle-green valleys of the Cape Winelands; all bathed in over 3 000 hours of sunshine a year Most visitors spend at least three to four days exploring South Africa’s oldest city, enjoying its smorgasbord of activities, and being immersed in its incredible natural beauty.
The best time to visit South Africa is from May to September, as the cooler winter months in the northern regions bring superb conditions for viewing big game. It can be rainy from November to February, but this is the best time to travel for birding, and temperatures remain warm at 22°C to 33°C.