Südafrika - South Africa is a large, diverse and incredibly beautiful country. Occupying the southern tip of Africa, its long coastline stretches more than 2 500km - from the desert border with Namibia on the Atlantic coast, southwards around the tip of Africa and then north to the border with subtropical Mozambique on the Indian Ocean. The country boasts an excellent infrastructure, which comes as a surprise to many visitors. This is where you will find the meeting place of two great oceans, warm weather that lasts most of the year, and big game that roam just beyond the city lights. For many people, the animals alone are reason to visit - South Africa's fabulous animal life is more varied than just the famous Big Five – it also a bird watchers’ paradise. And it is not only on the land that animal lovers can enjoy the wildlife, because South Africa is one of best destinations worldwide for watching marine mammals. In early June, the southern right whales leave their Antarctic feeding grounds and travel down to the Cape Coast, while the humpback whales arrive with their calves in early November. These huge beasts sometimes loll around mere metres from the shore, offering a sight not soon forgotten.

There are, of course, various other reasons to visit South Africa: attractive beaches, some of the world’s best surf, a spectacular range of diverse scenery, eco-systems found nowhere else in the world, and the opportunity to experience African culture. South Africa is one of the great cultural meeting points of the African continent - these days it is known as the “rainbow nation”, an apt description for the rich cultural kaleidoscope that is South Africa. 
If botany is your interest, you could wish for no better destination. South Africa is the only country to contain an entire floral kingdom and has the third-highest level of biodiversity in the world.
Africa has long been the adventurer’s dream destination, and South Africa is no exception. It is host to a wide variety of adventure activities - whatever your preference, there is bound to be an adventure to keep you happy.

Conditions of entry

To travel to South Africa German citizens need a passport that at least must be valid 6 months. A visa is not required.

Climate

Seasons are opposite to those of the northern hemisphere. Warm temperate conditions are typical of South Africa, making it a popular destination for sunshine-seekers.
South Africa is renowned for almost seven months of sun-shine. From May to August, temperatures drop. However, generally speaking, April and May are the most temperate months. In certain areas, however, notably the hot, humid KwaZulu-Natal coast, Mpumalanga and the Limpopo Province, June and July are the ideal holiday months. The wide expanses of ocean on three sides of South Africa have a moderating influence on its climate. More apparent, however, are the effects of the warm Agulhas and cold Benguela currents along the east and west coasts, respectively. While Durban (east coast) and Port Nolloth (west coast) lie more or less on the same latitude, there is a difference of at least 6 degrees centigrade in their mean annual tempera-tures.

Currency

The local currency is the South African Rand (SAR) = 100 cents.
In nearly all hotels and restaurants payment can be settled by credit card.   

Nordwest Province and Gauteng Hotels

Hotel in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Sun city - whether as Business Traveller, for the start its South Africa journey or for your vacation in Sun city - everything with price advantage directly of the tour operator!

Mpumalanga - Krueger Nationalpark

In the northeast of South Africa the probably most well-known and surface-moderately largest national park of the country, the Kruger national for park. It is part in October 2000 in the life called “Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation AREA”, a Peace park of altogether 6,000 km2 surface, which extends over the frontiers of South Africa, Zimbabwes and Mozambiques. The Kruger national park is approached daily over the two airports Skukuza and Phalaborwa from Johannesburg.

Kwazulu - Natal

Kwazulu - Natal: Lodges, Hotels and Country Clubs in Maputaland: Zimbali Lodge, Selborne Country Lodge, Rocktail Bay Lodge and Phinda Private Game Reserve direct from the organizers!

Madikwe - Impodimo Game Lodge

The Madikwe Game reserve is about 75,000 hectares largely and is in the northwest of South Africa at the border to Botswana. A breath-taking view offers the comfortable 4 stars Impodimo Game Lodge, as far as the eye can look. All the same whether during the winter months at the open fire-place or with a well cooled Chardonnay in the summer, the Impodimo Lodge at each time will optimally accommodate you.

Eastern Cape and sunshine coast

Eastern Cape and Sunshine Coast hotel - malaria-free Lodges and Camps directly of the South Africa organizer: Shamvari private Game reserve and Gorah elephant Camp in the Addo elephant national park

Western and Northern Cape - Garden route

The West Coast is a region of contrast and beauty. Stretching over 400km from south to north, the region and its people offer the visitor a surprising variety of travel experiences and destinations. These include the beautiful, and at times desolate, coastal region with its numerous small fishing villages. The plentiful sea life, with dishes like mussels, crayfish or line fish pulled from the cold water of the Benguela Current, offers the visitor a rich and unique culinary experience. Migrating whales visit the coastal waters from July to December and dolphins are often sighted. Birdlife abounds and traveling waders, seabirds and birds of prey are just part of the variety offered by this beautiful region of the Cape. Once a year, it is possible to experience a true miracle of nature as the West Coast is transformed by blooming wild flowers. This annual event is not an exact science, but the spring season usually begins in August and lasts through September. Typically, it will start off along the West Coast, before moving further north to Namaqualand.

Capetown and Vineyards Hotels

Winelands, Table Bay, Capetown, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront - Hotels in South Afica direct from the special Operator