South Africa Holidays

Introduction

The combination of an incomparable year round climate, sophisticated infrastructure and diversity of landscape, together with a wide range of interesting architecture, entertainment and an excellent variety of wildlife, makes a South Africa safari or South Africa holiday perfect for adults and children alike.



Client Viewpoint

"We loved South Africa. Our holiday had everything - wildlife, scenery, beaches and beautiful Cape Town. Thank you for arranging such a memorable holiday for us."

Mrs J, Gloucestershire.

Where To Go


No South Africa safari should omit the Kruger National Park, and adjacent private game reserves in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu Natal, have wonderful birds and wildlife and are served by some of the most luxurious lodges.

KwaZula Natal is a holiday mecca including the Drakensberg Mountains, with their dramatic waterfalls and hidden forested valleys. Excellent walking, the battlefields of the Zulu wars, and some of the best game viewing at Umfolozi, Hluhluwe, St Lucia and Mkuzi are on offer.

Start or end your South Africa holiday in the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, an ideal base from which to explore the Winelands or to drive south to the Cape of Good Hope. In August, north of Cape Town, Namaqualand is covered in flowers.



No holiday in South Africa is complete without a leisurely drive along the beautiful Garden Route renowned for its dramatically rugged coastline, green meadows and lush forests.


The Eastern Cape is full of natural contrasts from mountainous terrain for walking to the malaria-free wildlife reserves of Addo and Shamwari.


Our Expertise

Our staff have travelled extensively in South Africa, so you can rely on their first-hand experience and knowledge of South Africa safari and holidays.

Albee and Katie have both recently visited South Africa and would be happy to share their experiences with you. Please call them on 01285 650011 to discuss your holiday.

When To Go

While there are climatic differences across the country, South Africa is a good year round destination.

The Cape and Garden Route have a mediterranean-like climate, with summers from October to April. KwaZula-Natal is sub-tropical, while the Kruger has hot summers and pleasant winters.

Price Guide

All of our holidays are tailor made to fit exactly with our clients' requirements. However, as a general guide, prices start from about £2,750 per person for a two week trip.

Please speak with one of our consultants on 01285 650011 to discuss the various options available.

Journey Ideas

A Private Journey - 22 Days

A private journey to South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique.
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Boutique Self-Drive - 16 days

A classic introduction to South Africa. Flight to Jo'burg, followed by safari, and self-drive tour including Klein Karoo, Plettenburg Bay, Hermanus and Cape Town.
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Family Friendly - 11 days

South Africa is perfect for families. This itinerary includes a Kruger safari, followed by time in Cape Town and the Grootbus Private Nature Reserve. Click here to download.


Malaria Free - 15 days

South Africa offers several malaria-free game parks. This itinerary includes the breathtaking landscape of Marakele National Park, followed by self-drive around the beautiful Garden Route to Cape Town. Click here to download.


Off The Beaten-Track - 15 days

A discovery of South Africa's hidden gems. This itinerary takes you to some exclusive lodges in the Kruger and Kosi Bay Nature Reserve. This is followed by time on the Maputuland coast finishing in a new private game reserve in northern Zululand.
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Gourmet - 16 days

A gourmet's tour of South Africa, staying in luxury accommodation across KwaZulu-Natal. Click here to download.


Essential Information

Flying time: Johannesburg 10hrs 45 mins Time: GMT 2 hours

Visa not required by UK passport holders but do need 2 clear pages on their passports. No mandatory vaccinations except Yellow Fever if arriving from/via an infected country.

Responsible Travel

As part of our commitment to Responsible Travel, Steppes Travel supports the following:

As part of our on-going support for conservation we make all our clients travelling to Africa a member of Tusk Trust for one year.


We support Footballs for Fun, asking our clients if they would like to take a flat packed football to give to poor children in Africa.


We are also members of ATTA, the Africa Travel Tourist Association, promoting responsible travel in Africa.



Steppes Travel supports FTTSA (Fair Trade in Travel South Africa)


All our clients who go to South Africa support Uthando via our 100 Rand donation.



Would You Like to Know More?

Please call us on 01285 650011, email africa@steppestravel.co.uk or click the link below.