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There are common questions that are asked about South Africa as a destination. We have compiled these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and answered them. Each section of our site will have the questions and answers that are relevant to the information contained under that section. Select the section that you want answers on then click Go and you will see the FAQs and answers relevant to that section.
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How long is the travel time to South Africa ?
South Africa is served by more than 70 international airlines and our national carrier, South African Airways, flies to many destinations in Europe , North and South America , Asia , Australia and New Zealand . So we are never more than a flight away if you are on a major international air route. The flights from Europe are generally overnight and just a sleep away - an aperitif, dinner, sound sleep, and a good breakfast and you're in South Africa ! The direct flights between the USA and Johannesburg or Cape Town are about 15 hours, and flights between London and Johannesburg take about 12 hours. For more info, check out www.flysaa.com
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When is the best time to visit South Africa?
South Africa is a fabulous all year-round destination so when you visit depends on what you would like to do. The best time for game watching, for instance, is early spring (August to October). The southern right whales can be seen off our coasts from about mid-June to the end of October, and the humpback whales from August to December.
The diving is generally best from April to September, and so is the surfing, but these activities are by no means limited to these periods. Flowers are at their best in August and September. River rafting is better at the end of winter in the Cape; and in summer (late November to February) in KwaZulu-Natal.
In Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces, activities are not quite as time-dependent but spring and autumn are best for hiking since summer can be very hot. If you want to lounge on the beaches, midsummer is the best time to do so, though bear in mind that everyone else will be there too. The beaches of KwaZulu-Natal are warm and sunny, even in midwinter.
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When are your peak seasons?
Many of the best areas to visit can be quite busy in peak season. For example, the coast tends to be a bit crowded around Christmas and New Year, when all the schools are on holiday, the universities are out and many local people take their annual leave. So, if you're looking for peace and quiet - this is not the time to visit.
Another major peak is over Easter - when the schools are also on holiday and, once again, many people take their leave so they can spend holidays with their children. A major advantage of travelling out of peak season, of course, is availability of special out of season deals.
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Can South Africa guarantee winter sun?
Yes! South Africa experiences one of the highest numbers of "sunshine hours" per year of any country worldwide.
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What are the most popular choices of activity or itinerary, and why?
First-time visitors generally spend a short stay in Johannesburg and Pretoria , Gauteng, where they can visit the world famous African township of Soweto and experience a truly cosmopolitan culture, bustling with an urban rhythm that can be found in the nightclubs, theatres, restaurants and people. Then they will head for the bush regions, such as the Kruger National Park , for a wildlife experience, and probably spend some time in the Western Cape , more specifically Cape Town and the fantastic Garden Route.
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