South Africa Winter Sun Holidays

Be it a relaxing getaway, an adventurous expedition into the wild or a curious discovery of forgotten civilisations and customs, a tailor-made holiday is the perfect choice when the sleet, snow and drizzle of winter have become unbearable. Enter South Africa. The southernmost country in the continent of Africa offers all of this and more, with an intriguing multi-ethnic society made up of various cultures, plus spectacular landscapes. South Africa truly is a 'world in one country'.

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"Our honeymoon was absolutely incredible. The booking process was excellent, our consultant showed a great deal of expertise, listened to what we wanted and reassured us. The wraparound services you provide are superb, the whole honeymoon was easy and relaxed. The Original Travel app is extremely clear, as was the itinerary, and it was really useful and exciting to be able to refer back to this. The Concierges were AMAZING. They were so kind, kept in regular communication and were really helpful with recommendations."
Louise - London
Published on 5th September 2024
"To say we had the holiday of a lifetime would be an understatement. The attention to detail was unbelievable and it's those things that helped contribute to the great time we had. Given my brief was pretty vague(!), you did an incredible job at creating the most magical of holidays. I could wax lyrical about all the amazing things we saw and did but I won't bore you. But suffice to say, it really surpassed all of our expectations and then some! My husband loved it and both boys have got some memories that will last them a lifetime. The team (and I mean a team!) listened to my rather vague ideas and came up with a wonderful plan for my holiday, which had a significant meaning and they were really respectful of that. Their attention to detail was fantastic, their communication was great and the holiday itself was wonderful in every way. They even handled my last-minute panic (my son was ill 48 hours before we were due to travel!) with calmness, reassuring me and putting an alternative plan into place, should we have needed it (thankfully we didn't!). I would not hesitate to recommend them or indeed use them again. The only downside - they have rather spoilt me for holidays as I only want to do big, 'holidays of a lifetime' with them....! Incredible on every level. The locations, the staff, the resorts, the little touches, the smooth transitions, the planning, the detail - just fantastic. "
Peter - London
Published on 24th April 2018
"Loved the lodge, such a beautiful spot, great wildlife. The park wasn't that big so was good for the kids as we weren't driving for hours to see game, but we always saw something. The lodge staff made it really special and organised a special dinner out in the bush for my husband's 40th birthday. The kids LOVED it... they woke up this morning (back at home) and asked, 'can we go on game drive this morning?'."
Kevin - Nottingham
Published on 21st March 2019

Revelling in the South Africa winter sun, the multicultural Cape Town is waiting to be explored and discovered. See the Cape Dutch-style buildings, listen to some Cape Jazz in one of the many cool and alluring bars, or just take an evening ride on the Cape Wheel for great sights of the marina. Visit the Robben Island Museum to learn about the life of Nelson Mandela, try to spot Antarctica from the promontory at Cape Point, or take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for wondrous views over this vibrant city.

For a foodie break, look no further than the Western Cape. Just an hour's drive from Cape Town, this picturesque area is home to the old town of Stellenbosch, known as the food and wine capital of South Africa. Stroll through the slow food village market for some treats or meander through cafes, boutiques and art galleries. In Franschhoek, or 'French Corner', hop on the Wine Tram to learn about (and, more importantly, taste) a couple or more of the best wines in the region.

Head off the beaten track and explore the eclectic KwaZulu Natal region; hike in the Drakensberg Mountains for picture-perfect views or go on luxury safaris in the Phinda Game Reserve to spot the 'Big Five', catch a glimpse of a black rhino and sleep under the stars. For even more wonderful wildlife, make a trip to the World Heritage site of iSimangaliso Wetland Park - a diverse region that protects five different ecosystems. From offshore reefs great for diving to woodlands and coastal forests for serene walks; and hippo and crocodile spotting in the St Lucia Lake to dolphin and whale sights in the Indian Ocean, South Africa has is all.

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