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Places to see in South Africa, from Cape Town to Kruger, and the best time to go: Oct–Apr.
Places to see in South Africa
Cape TownTable Mountain and the sea
WinelandsStellenbosch and Franschhoek
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Kruger – Big Five safaris · Garden Route – A coastal road trip
Best time to go to South Africa
Generally October to April. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about South Africa
What surprised you most about South Africa?
Every trip to South Africa brings something unexpected – the food, the pace of daily life, the way people greet you, or how far apart places really are. Tell us what caught you off guard, good or bad. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to South Africa?
The best time for South Africa depends on the region and what you want to do: weather, school holidays and festivals all shape crowds and conditions. Share the month you went and how it was. What would you add?
One place in South Africa you’d never skip?
Every country has the one place travellers tell their friends about. Name yours in South Africa – a town, a view, a market or a meal – and say why. What would you add?
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