Travel guides in Africa: South Africa
At the end of the African continent, South Africa extends over one million square kilometers. 1,219,912 km2 of mountains, coastal scenery and historic towns.
On this vast territory, all leisure activities are possible (hiking, fishing, surfing, sailing, horse ...) and the temperate climate is very favorable to tourism.
The protea (flower), springbok (gazelle), antelope, national symbols, say a lot about this country. They promise you such a rich fauna to be discovered in the many national parks that dot the area. The "Big Five" (buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion rhino) answers the call, not including giraffes, cheetahs, many species of birds ...
Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Sun City in these cities you can discover or rediscover the country's history. Apartheid has left its mark there and caution is still needed in some areas. You will also have the opportunity to discover the wealth of musical traditions (jazz). To note, the cost of travel in South Africa is higher than in any other African country.
With its incredible scenery, intense and preserved wildlife and the spectacular Cape Town, South Africa has unique attributes. Sportsman's paradise and enjoy the great outdoors, the "Country rainbow sky" is from Africa, Europe and India mixture. Ten years after the end of apartheid, discover the richest countries in Africa.
Weather / When to go :
What is the best time to visit South Africa? What is it there now? All weather and climate information.
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Climate and Weather
Pleasant temperatures
Sunning / Rainfall
Subtropical northeast, ocean and temperate southwest.
Its the seasons reversed from Europe: hot weather in December and January and the first snow in June.
average Temperatures
Water: Not applicable.
Passport / Visa / Formalities :
If you hold a French passport, a visa is not necessary if your trip does not exceed three months. Only one permit is required, permits delivered to your entry into the country.
transport :
By plane :
Air France and South African Airlines are the only airlines that program direct flights to South Africa. Many international airlines also schedule this destination from Paris but with stop.
Johannesburg is the city with better coverage and prices are generally more attractive than to Cape Town or Durban. A ticket to / from Paris to Johannesburg will cost for the best prices around 700 euros.
Johannesburg is the city with better coverage and prices are generally more attractive than to Cape Town or Durban. A ticket to / from Paris to Johannesburg will cost for the best prices around 700 euros.
road network :
The road network in South Africa is in excellent condition, which allows you to visit easily the most remote regions of the territory. It is possible to rent cars from 25 to 50 euros per day. In town taxis, bush taxi, city bus to take you less than 50cts. Consistent and correct connections by train and plane from town to town.
