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Best time to be there

October to May is the best time to visit the Cape. Game viewing is better during the drier months of April to September. The wildflower season is generally from mid August to mid September. The whale watching season runs from June to November.

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Cape Town/Johannesburg

flying time

11 hours 30 minutes/10 hours 30 minutes non-stop

time difference

GMT +2 hours

Visas

Not required for UK passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area



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Cape, Kalahari & Kruger

Highlights
City, desert and bush. Hot air balloon trips. Read more...

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Garden Route Indulgence

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Vibrant Cape Town. Whale watching in Hermanus. Read more...

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The Nature Trail

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Perfect for family holidays. Explore Cape Town. Read more...


South Africa

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South Africa HOLIDAYS

The Rainbow Nation has it all: flamboyant cultures, dramatic scenery, diverse wildlife and an easy-going atmosphere. This, together with superb restaurants, elegant hotels and a great climate, make a South Africa holiday a perennial favourite, with many people returning year after year.

A holiday to South Africa with Abercrombie & Kent is the best way to experience this fascinating country. With exclusive access to people, places and wildlife, our South Africa holidays stand out from the crowd. Try spotting whales, dolphins and great white sharks from the air, head into the Winelands for a private wine tasting followed by chef table dining at one of the region's excellent restaurants, or spend a few nights in Cape Town to experience the lively cosmopolitan buzz of the Victoria and Alfred waterfront with Table Mountain as a backdrop.

A&K South Africa holidays are as colourful and exciting as the country itself.

Explore the Western Cape vineyards that carpet the rolling landscapes of Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch.  The celebrated Garden Route follows Africa's southern coast along windswept cliffs, sandy bays, sheltered forests and mountains - perfect for nature lovers.

The Eastern Cape is ideal for families wanting a South Africa safari, offering the unique opportunity to see the 'Big Five' in a malaria-free environment. KwaZulu Natal offers much for any visitor, whether exceptional fishing, walking and hiking in the Drakensberg or a visit to the battlefields of the Anglo Zulu wars - not to mention some of the best game viewing in the country at the exclusive Umfolozi and Hluhluwe and Mkuzi game reserves.

Mpumalanga has stunning mountain ranges, but is best known for the Kruger National Park and the adjacent game reserves of the Sabi Sands, Timbavati and Manyeleti - arguably one of the best places to see the elusive leopard and wide-open African skies on a South Africa safari.

Madikwe Game Reserve is also ideal for a South Africa safari.  Situated in the far north of the North West Province, it is one of the largest game reserves in South Africa with areas of open plains and woodland and is divided by escarpments, which makes it an incredibly diverse area for the beautiful animals that live there.

Pricing
At A&K all of our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. However, as a guide, a 11 night South Africa holiday will cost from £3,395 per person based on two adults sharing with flights from the UK and subject to availability.


 

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Special offers

Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve, South Africa

Complimentary night
When booking a 3 night stay in a luxury room at Bushmans Kloof receive a complimentary night at the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa in a classic or mountain facing room. Valid for new bookings only, cannot be combined with any other specials. Valid for travel until 31st August.

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The Taj Cape Town

An array of complimentary extras
All bookings made before 30th September receive double room upgrade, complimentary dinner in any one of the Taj Cape Town restaurants to the value R250 per person, and one 45 minute massage per person in the Jiva Grande Spa. Valid for travel until 30th September (excluding 9th June - 12th July). Offers valid per stay, subject to availability and non-combinable.

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3 Rivers & Cape Town

3 complimentary nights
From £4,659 per person, excluding international flights. Including 3 free nights and a complementary 45 minute couples massage at the Taj Cape Town.  All accommodation, internal flights, transfers and most meals.

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Suggested South Africa accommodation offers

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Birkenhead House  

Set high up on the cliffs just outside the town of Hermanus and overlooking Walker Bay is the magnificent Birkenhead House, the ultimate coastal retreat. Its elegant beach-house atmosphere reflects...

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Cape Grace Hotel  

Nestled on a private quay between the working harbour of Cape Town's bustling Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and the serenity of an international yacht marina, the recently refashioned Cape Grace is...

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Kensington Place  

Kensington Place is a small exclusive hotel set on the foothills of Table Mountain in Higgovale, one of Cape Town's most prestigious residential areas. It offers breathtaking views of Table Bay...

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Singita Ebony Lodge  

Singita Private Game Reserve is an exclusive 18,000 hectare sanctuary adjoining the Kruger National Park. Well known for its prolific wildlife, especially its concentration of big game and relaxed cats...

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The Taj Cape Town

The Taj Cape Town is set in the heart of historic Cape Town. The hotel itself was originally the home of the South African Reserve Bank and Temple Chambers and later the Board of Executors.

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Tswalu Kalahari

In the Northern Cape Province of South Africa, at the foot of the Korannaberg Mountains, lies the Tswalu Kalahari. Founded in 1995, it is one of the largest private conservation projects in Africa.