Accommodation in South Africa

The Republic of South Africa is located at the southern tip of Africa and is flanked by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Indian Ocean to the east. South Africa is bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland. South Africa has 9 provinces and Gauteng, which houses Johannesburg and Pretoria in the northeast, is the smallest and most densely populated. Cape Town in the south of the country is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is a popular South African holiday destination, while the Kruger National Park in the north is one of the finest safari destinations.

Best time to visit South Africa - Although South Africa's climate is seasonal the country can be visited comfortably any time. The winter months can get quite chilly (June- August/September) dominated by a cooler and drier climate which is ideal for hiking and trail blazing. This is also a good time for wildlife watching and whale watching (September) along the whale coast. It's pleasantly warm and sunny in spring and autumn, and delightfully hot in summer (November-March) with frequent heavy tropical rains and hailstorms along the central and eastern provinces. The rainiest months in Cape Town are May to August, and Johannesburg receives most of its rain in summer. Christmas can be very hot for game viewing in the safari parks, and it's also peak season for South African holidaymakers.

GMT +2 Hours. Approximate flight times to South Africa from London (12-13 hours), from New York (19-23 hours), from Sydney (15-20 hours) and from Rio de Janeiro (12-15 hours).

See below excellent safari lodges in South Africa as well as charming country lodges for a relaxing holiday.

South Africa Country Hotels and Lodge Estates

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South Africa Safari Lodges and Tours

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