South Africa Vacation Packages: Boundless Adventures
South Africa is a country unlike any other. From the world’s best safaris, to the most dramatic landscapes and amazing history and culture, this is a country that will enthrall and surprise you at every turn. Hike up the famous Table Mountain. Go on a luxury safari. Fly high in a hot-air balloon over the countryside. Re-visit the place Nelson Mandela made history—the choices are aplenty on your South African vacation. No matter what you choose to do, Big Time Holidays can customize a trip you’ll never forget.
South Africa at a Glance
- Currency: South African Rand
- Tipping Customs: 10-15% is customary.
- Language: English
- Popular Drink: Pinotage— signature wine of South Africa
- Must Eat: Boerewors – a type of sausage
- Power Up: Plug type D (3-Pronged), 230V
- Weather: Mostly temperate, though temperatures vary by region and season.
- Best Time to Visit: All year round. May-September for Safari. November-February for birdwatching. July-November for whale-watching.
Top Things to Do in South Africa
Take a table top hike
Hike up the famous Table Mountain for the stunning views and vistas. Don’t want to walk? Take a five-minute cable car ride all the way to the top.
Say hello to African penguins
Head to Boulders Beach, Cape Town and get up close to the only species of penguins acclimatized to the warm South African climate.
Tour the Winelands
Take a trip through the scenic and historic Cape Winelands, with exquisite wine tasting at local farms in Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek.
Try a balloon safari
Watch the balloons being prepared on the field, then climb aboard with your pilot, and it's up, up, and away! Enjoy a bird’s eye-view of the beautiful valley.
Go on a world-famous safari
Head to Kruger National Park for a chance to see the "Big Five": lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino, as well as an astounding diversity of other wildlife.
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For many years, one-on-one personal experience has been at the very heart of Big Time’s mission. It’s what we’ve always done, and now it’s more important than ever.
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- GUIDANCE with our expert insight and travel knowledge.
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