South Africa is a destination you can visit just about anytime of year. During the winter months from June through September is cooler, drier then average and perfect for hiking and outdoor activities. This is also the best time for watching wildlife. Spring is the best time to see huge expanses of Northern Cape blanketed with wildflowers.

You may also want to take into consideration school holidays when planning your trip to South Africa this is when swarms of vacation-hungry South Africans stream out of the cities, with visitors from Europe and North America adding to the crush. Accommodations are booked well in advance, and prices can more than double. On the plus side, the high summer months offer some great festivals, including the Cape Town New Year Carnival, and Swaziland's Incwala ceremony.

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HOLIDAYS

January - New Year's Day

March - Human Rights Day

April - Freedom Day

May - Worker's Day

June - Youth Day

August - National Women's Day

September - Heritage Day

December - Day of Reconciliation

December - Christmas Day

December - Goodwill Day

Note :
The Friday before Easter Sunday - Good Friday

The Monday following Easter Sunday - Family Day

You should know :
If any of these holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be a holiday.

Weekend –Sunday