Reasons why you should visit South Africa

South Africa has great weather most year round

Most regions in South Africa experience approximately 300 days of sunshine out of the 365 days, making South Africa a very sunny country most year-round.

South Africa has a warm, inviting climate, even during the winter months! The climate makes it an ideal location to visit because South Africa is located in the southern hemisphere and the seasons are opposite to that of the U.S. This means that autumn and winter in the U.S. are the perfect time to visit South Africa.

The Western Cape (Cape Town) has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The interior of the country is generally temperate and the northeast region, where Johannesburg and Kruger Park are located, has sun-drenched, hazy summers. This northeast region, much of which is subtropical, has mild winters with chilly mornings and warm afternoons, creating ideal conditions for viewing wildlife since animals prefer these temperatures.

Diverse experiences at its best. Only in South Africa!

There are not many countries that can offer such a variety of things to see, do and experience as South Africa. South Africa offers the perfect combination of nature, wildlife, culture, adventure, heritage and of course brilliant South African vibes!

Safari time! Superb wildlife viewing opportunities

If you think about South Africa, I am sure there are a few images of animals that flash through your mind! It comes as no secret that South Africa is one of the countries that offer some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities.

There are a few other places on Earth where you can view animals in their natural habitat to your heart’s content but South Africa is one of the best places to go on a guided safari, especially in the world-renowned Kruger National Park.

Wildlife is of course confined to the boundaries of the designated nature reserves spread throughout the African continent. Hire a reputable safari company/tour operator to take you on a guided safari within the comfort of an open safari vehicle. It is the absolute best way to get a feel of the African bush. Discover it, enjoy it and take in every bit of information and memory of this great safari opportunity. It will certainly change your outlook on life and will make you see nature in a new light, yet another one of the many great reasons why you should visit South Africa.

Top destinations to view wild animals in South Africa

• Kruger National Park
• Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve
• Pilanesberg National Park
• Addo Elephant National Park
• iSimangaliso Wetland Park
• Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

The benefits of going on safari in Kruger National Park with an open safari vehicle and a Guide:

• Guides will handle all the permits and payments. These payments include your daily Kruger National Park Conservation Fees as well as reservation fees, activity payments etc.
• The Field Guide will give you a safety briefing, rules & regulations to ensure your safety during the day of your safari. Guides also know how to read animal behavior and will always ensure a safe distance as to avoid any possible unsafe situation.
• Your Professional Field Guide will take you to a picnic stop or rest camp and will also plan the route accordingly, so you don’t have to. All you need to do is sit back and enjoy the safari whilst your guide takes you on a guided adventure in the Kruger National Park, Home of the Big Five!
• The eyes of the Field Guide are trained and they can spot animals way better than anyone can. This will ensure you see more animals and miss less along the way.
• Guides know the Kruger National Park very well and know where to find certain species.
• Guides go through vigorous training that involves theoretical and practical training, examination and assessments. They have a lot of knowledge with regards to the Fauna and Flora of the Park and will share their knowledge with you. This way you will not only see animals but you will also learn about their behavior, habitat etc.
• Going on safari to Kruger National Park with an open safari vehicle and a Guide will allow you freedom. You are able to sit on the back of the open safari vehicle and view animals in their natural habitat.
• Being in an open safari vehicle gives you an added height advantage. This way you can see further and deeper into the bush.
• You don’t have to worry about reading a map, planning routes or getting lost. All you need to do is sit back and enjoy the ride.
• Being on an open safari vehicle gives you that real African safari feel.

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The stunning selection of Fauna and Flora

Besides the iconic Big 5 along with other wild animals, South Africa has so much more to offer than just its superb selection of wildlife.  South Africa has seven biomes ranging from Savanna, Thicket, Grassland, Forest, Fynbos, Nama Karoo, Succulent Karoo, and Desert areas, all in one country, each bringing something unique to the table.

South Africa is filled with adventure, and is waiting to be explored by travel-hungry tourists seeking adventure and excitement! You will go home wanting more and more! It is almost impossible to view and visit every destination, activity and tourist attraction in South Africa, so plan carefully and make every second of your South African holiday count.

Best places to see flowers in South Africa

• Daisies in Darling, Western Cape
• Wildflowers in Namaqualand, Northern Cape
• Eastern Cape extravaganza, Gqeberha (also known as Port Elizabeth)
• Aloes in Graskop & Lydenburg, Mpumalanga
• Tankwa Karoo National Park, Northern Cape

Beautiful Sights and even more beautiful Sceneries

South African is full of must-see landmarks, for example; Cape Town’s magnificent Table Mountain and the Blyde River Canyon that can be visited along the Panorama Route in the Mpumalanga Province. This awe-inspiring canyon is the world’s third largest canyon and the world’s largest green canyon. It’s truly a sight to behold.

Besides the above mentioned, you get a very long list of other landscapes and beautiful sceneries you can choose to visit, for example:

• Lisbon Falls, Mpumalanga
• Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal
• The Valley of Desolation, Camdeboo National Park
• The Drakensberg Amphitheatre, KwaZulu-Natal
• The Dolphin Coast, KwaZulu-Natal
• Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
• The Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape
• Tsitsikamma National Park, Garden Route
• Cape Point, Western Cape and
• The Cathedral Rock, Eastern Cape to mention but a few

The possibilities are endless! Traveling the whole of South Africa will keep you busy for quite some time. I think it is time that you start planning your South African adventure very soon!

Rich Cultures and Interesting People

It is no secret that the African continent is a continent of diversity. The African continent has 54 countries and certainly has no shortage of interesting inhabitants, each with their uniqueness, language, culture, religion, ethnicity and rituals to mention but a few.

Local Traditions are preserved through art, food, music and literature. Some of the most well-known and interesting groups are the Masai that reside in Kenya, the Owahimbas who reside in the North of Namibia and the Zulus and San Bushmen in South Africa.

Even if you decide to go beyond the rural tribes and locations, to a more modern and civilized area, like Cape Town, you will still experience and feel the African vibe that is ever-present wherever you go on the African continent.  So why visit South Africa, you may ask? I say why not! Become better acquainted with other traditions, expand your views and make new friends during your trip. You will not be disappointed.

Make a difference and Give Back

Besides the above reasons why you should visit South Africa, it goes far beyond just traveling and making new memories. Visiting South Africa allows you to give back. What we mean by this is giving back to the community, the less fortunate, the hungry, the weak and the old. But this doesn’t just include giving back to people, no! Animals in Africa and South Africa are also in need and there are several ways that you can give back. Whether it be in the form of a money donation, actual resources or even your time volunteering, you can certainly make a difference in South Africa!

Help make a difference in nature conservation or help change the lives of locals for the better.

Here are a few organizations we support:

• Save the Rhinos
• Save the pangolins
• The Southern Ground Hornbill Project
• Care for Wild

These are only a few organizations of hundreds throughout South Africa and Africa that you can support. Find an organization that is close to your heart, that you feel will best need your support.

Delicious South African food

South African dishes drew inspiration from Europe and Asia dating back from colonialism times. South Africa is known for its delicious meats, ranging from beef, poultry, to wild venison like crocodile, bush pig and ostrich to mention but a few.

It is said that South Africans see BBQ or as the locals call it a “Braai” as part of their natural heritage. South Africans always have a reason to braai; we even have our own national Braai day, on the 24th of September each year.

Besides braaiing meat on the BBQ, we also like to cure our meat, much like the beef jerky known in America, ours is just way tastier and we call it “Biltong”.

As South Africans, we are big on beer and wine production. You can even visit the SAB World of Beer tour in Johannesburg or visit the Cape Wine Route in the Cape Province.

Each region in South Africa has its own cuisine, for example, visit Durban and you can experience a Durban curry like no other, better yet have your Durban curry in a Bunny Chow as the locals do it!

Visit the Lowveld and experience a meal cooked interlay on an open wood fire. Meat, bread and even desserts, all cooked on an open fire. Maybe you are lucky and you get to enjoy a “spitbraai” or a “potjiekos”.

Besides a whole list of other things, South Africa is great at Rugby, eating, cooking and drinking. Lekker man lekker!

These are only a view reasons why you should visit South Africa!!!

YES! We offer affordable Kruger National Park safaris

Our rates include the following:

Please note:

Our area of operation covers Nelspruit and surrounding areas, White River | Malelane | Hazyview | Komatipoort | Marloth Park | Kruger National Park | KMI Airport | Skukuza Airport.

Please contact us if your accommodation falls outside of our area of operation.

We also conduct safari tours in the North of Kruger upon request and need. You also have the option to hire the safari vehicle privately, email us to find out more. Additionally, you have the option to add your Kruger entrance fee/conservation fees when you make your booking so you don’t have to go to the office on the morning of the safari to make payment for entrance fees.