South Africa travel

South Africa truly is a world within one country! South Africa is larger than France and Spain combined and stretches from the Southern most tip of Africa to the Limpopo River bordering with Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Within South Africa are some of the world's most breathtaking landscapes; canyons, wildernesses, beaches, rivers, and cities just to mention but a few.

This South Africa travel guide is too one of the most diverse and enchanting countries in the world. A combination of landscapes, people, history and culture offer the traveler a unique and inspiring experience. Located on the southern tip of the African continent, bordered by northern neighbours Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, flanked by the Atlantic Ocean and the warm Indian Ocean. The Country occupies 4% of the African continent's total landmass, covering an area of 1,23 sq km - Five times larger than Great Britain and almost twice the size of Texas.

The Country enjoys a temperate and pleasant climate, with warm sunny days most of the year. The seasons of the southern hemisphere are opposite to those in the northern hemisphere so our summers runs from November to February, when most of the country is characterised by hot weather with afternoon thunderstorms, winters are generally mild and dry. The country enjoys one of the world's highest average daily hours of sunshine - 8.5.

Quick link guide:
- South Africa hotels & accommodation
- South Africa Safari

South Africa travel planner

The key to a successful South Africa Vacation is having an agent that has great local knowledge and experience.

At Uyaphi.com we offer a wide and comprehensive portfolio of scheduled, self drive and tailor-made vacation as well as accommodation/ lodging and vehicle hire South Africa.

Need help finding that right vacation or tour/ safari?
Use our South Africa travel planner