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South Africa

South Africa Info • Area: : 1 219 912km² • Capital: There are three: Pretoria is the administrative; Cape Town is the legislative and Bloemfontein is the judicial capital • Currency: Rand • Climate: Warm, sunny summers (October-April), getting warmer in the north: winter rainfall only in Cape Province (June to August) • People: Black (75.2%), White (13.6%), Coloured (8.6%), Indian (2.6%) • Official language: 11 official languages, including English • Time: GMT plus two hours • View Visa and Health Information Here     South Africa - Situated on the southern tip of the African continent, South Africa has often been described as a world in one country. It has a wealth of natural beauty, pristine wilderness areas, warm and friendly people, cosmopolitan cities and excellent infrastructure - making South Africa a favourite safari destination. South Africa is bordered to the north by Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, to the north-east by Mozambique and Swaziland. Lesotho is contained entirely inside the borders of South Africa.   History & Background: Europeans set up a halfway station for ships travelling to the East at the Cape of Good Hope in the 17th century. The Dutch were the first to govern until the English took over in the 18th century. In 1948, the Afrikaner-dominated National Party came into power, implementing Apartheid, designed to segregate racial groups and repress the black population. South Africa is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in Africa, and has the largest white population on the continent. Racial and ethnic strife have played a large role in much of the country's history and politics. Resistance led by the African National Congress (ANC) prompted the first democratic elections in 1994. Under charismatic leader Nelson Mandela, the country then started its slow growing curve towards a better life for all its citizens. Scheduled and Tailor – Made Safaris: South Africa has the most amount of private game reserves on the African continent. Below you will find numerous small group, maximum 10 client safaris that Africa Trails runs in and around South Africa. You can join one of our scheduled camping or lodge safaris or if you’d like, one of our experienced travel consultants can tailor – make a private safari to meet your departure date, time period, group size and budget. A great option is to come on one of our Cape Town and Garden route tours and then let us fly you up to the Kruger National park for the Big 5 safari of a life time. Best Game Viewing and Travel Months: The northern regions are best enjoyed during winter from May through to September. The temperatures are mild, the bush is dry and less dense and the wildlife viewing superb. This is where the Kruger National park is situated which has fair game viewing from November to May, good game viewing in June and July and excellent game viewing in August to October. The southern parts are most pleasant during summer from October to March. Days are hot and sunny and you can’t beat Cape Town weather in December through to March. The best time to see the flowers of the Cape is in Spring. Whales arrive along the Cape Town coast from July onwards – the best place in the world to view the Southern Right whales from the Coastline. Greater Kruger Walking Safari - South Africa 4 days at £395.00 pp This tented camp walking safari through the Greater Kruger national Park gives you the opportunity to follow the routes of the 'Big 5' - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino and other animals by foot to get the closest view possible. Read more ... Cape Town to Victoria Falls Safari 20 days at £1250.00 pp The Northern Experience is a camping safari through four countries: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. Just to mention a few of the highlights that are waiting for you: Cape Town, Cedarberg, Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Sesriem, Swakopmund, Etosha, Okavango Delta, Western Caiprivi, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls. Read More.... Cape Adventure Garden Route Safari - South Africa 5 days at £495.00 pp The Cape Adventure Garden Route Tour offers an exciting new concept along the Garden Route. It is an action-packed "must do" for all thrill seekers. You can join a variety of thrilling outdoor activities like: canoeing, river gorge hikes, Great White Shark diving, quad biking, waterfalls, forest, whales, wine, beaches and wildlife - the itinerary has something in it for everyone. Read More.... ScSenic Garden Route Safari - South Africa 7 days at £845.00 pp Enjoy travelling along the famous Garden Route while staying in comfortable Guest Houses. Read more.... South Africa and Swaziland Safari 17 days at £795.00 pp A wonderful journey through the Rainbow Nation. Camping, trekking, game viewing, historical and cultural visits through South Africa! Read More.... 6-day Western Cape Mountain Bike Safari - South Africa 6 days at £1045.00 pp A scenic Bicycle tour from Cape Town to Cape Town with comfortable Guest Lodge accommodation. Read more ... South African Self Drive Safari 22 days at £695.00 pp The 22-day Self Drive Safari is such a popular way to discover Africa. Allow our consultants to tailor make your self drive safari, giving you freedom to be flexible and the independence to travel where you want to. Read more ...

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