You often ask me when the best time to travel is. It really depends on what you’re after — here’s a country-by-country look at the weather across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi.
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There’s a classic South African direction: “At the next robot, you take a left.” Come again — where exactly is this robot? Robot is South African for traffic light. There are plenty of local terms to trip over, plus customs and rules worth knowing before you go.
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Is it worth flying to South Africa for just 14 days? Absolutely — if you’re willing to take one domestic flight, there’s no stress at all. In 14 days you’ll get a real overview of South Africa on this Garden Route itinerary, and you’ll definitely want to come back.
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There are countless ways to go on safari in southern Africa. The first question to ask yourself: what kind of safari trip do you actually want — rustic adventure, relative luxury, self-catering, or a fully guided lodge stay?
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If you ask me when the best time to visit South Africa is, the honest answer is: whenever you can travel. But depending on whether you’re after wine, whales, wildflowers, or a Big Five safari, some months suit better than others — here’s what to expect, month by month.
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Kruger National Park is always wonderful. This 14-day route is for anyone who wants to experience South Africa intensely without changing location every day: Johannesburg, four nights in Kruger (north to south), then either the Panorama Route or straight to eSwatini, finishing along the KwaZulu-Natal coast.
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Botswana is a dream destination, and often pricier than South Africa because the country has always leaned into exclusivity. Chobe and the Okavango Delta are both spectacular, but they’re two completely different worlds — here’s how to decide where to go first.
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Health aspects always play a role when traveling abroad. South Africa is on a different continent and may seem exotic – but in terms of diseases, we don’t have that much to offer here. Vaccinations against yellow fever or typhoid are unnecessary. Should you already been vaccinated against yellow fever it’s good to know that
In October 2023 I went on Tour with Maria and Karl – it was a very nice trip along the Gardenroute
Unlike what the name implicates the Gardenroute is not a stretch of countryside with beautifully cultivated gardens. Tourists from all over the World would most probably not come here if this was the case. The stretch of coast roughly from Witsand or Mossel Bay to the Tsitsikamma Forest/Storms River offers great natural beauty, amazing hiking