As you might already know from its name, South Africa is a country located in the southern part of the African continent. Over the years, South Africa has managed to build her tourism sector, making it one of the most sought after countries today for tourism. Yearly south Africa receives an impressive amount of visitors, most of which come to tour the country. In this article, we look at the best time of the year to visit South-Africa. Information provided here will educate you on favorable seasons to visit South-Africa.
Reason You Should Visit South Africa
As mentioned earlier in the article, South-Africa is a country rich in tourism. Over the years, the country has spent a lot, in developing her tourism sector, making South-Africa a must-visit to many tourists.
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In South-Africa, you will find Lush Winelands around Stellenbosch and Paarl, Craggy cliffs at the Cape of Good Hope, forest and lagoons along the Garden Route, and the city of Cape Town, beneath flat-topped Table Mountain. All these sites together make South-Africa a very interesting place to tour.
All the tourist sites mentioned above can only be toured in good weather, you don’t want to go on tour in rainy seasons, or when it’s too hot or when it is crowded by South-Africans, making access very difficult.
Best Time Of The Year To Visit South-Africa
The best time of the year to visit South-Africa is from May-September. This period South-Africa witnesses dry season and the Animals congregate around waterholes and rivers. The weather is warm in the day and chilly at night.
Most tourists do not go on tourism in this period, you don’t have to bother about meeting crowds at tourists sites.
- Wildlife is easier to spot because there is less vegetation and animals gather around rivers and waterholes
- There is little to no rain – the skies are clear with most days sunny and fewer mosquitos
- This is the low season and parks are not crowded, except for Kruger during school holidays
- It gets cold at night and in the mornings
Note: Most tourists sites are available all year round, but if you desire to tour them in grand style, without having to tackle bad weather or crowd, you are advised to visit South-Africa between May-September.