South Africa the most beautiful
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Of course, you must have your passport in force before traveling to South Africa, a document that must meet these two requirements: It must have an expiration date of at least 30 days after the date of departure from the country and have 2 blank pages.
Malaria treatment is advisable if you are going to visit risk areas, located in the northeast of the country, such as the Kruger Park. In the big cities there is no risk of being bitten by the mosquito that transmits the disease.
Being located in the southern hemisphere, the seasons in South Africa are the opposite of those in Europe. Winter in South Africa, which runs from June to September, is dry and not too cold. This is the best time to enjoy the wildlife. The vegetation is less lush and the animals concentrate on the rivers to drink. In addition, the southern whale begins to reach the coast. It is also a good season for outdoor activities and sports.
The South African spring is from September to November. Temperatures rise during the day. It is a season that allows us to see beautiful landscapes full of flowers, such as those of the West Coast National Park, about 90 kilometers from Cape Town.
Beautiful places in South Africa
I want to clarify one point: this mini guide is ideal for those who travel to South Africa on their own because that is what I did. I didn’t pay for a travel agency to set up the route for me, but I let the destination itself do it for me during the 22 days of the trip.
This will depend on your country of birth. For example, I am Chilean and I only needed my passport to travel there. For many countries it is not necessary to apply for a visa if you will stay in the country for less than 90 days (3 months).
This is one of the most frequent doubts for those who visit South Africa, especially if they come from Latin America. Most of the trips from this part of the continent have a stopover in Sao Paulo (Brazil), so the yellow fever vaccine is mandatory. And when I say it is mandatory, it is real. I was asked for the vaccination certificate when I was about to board the plane to Johannesburg and if I had not had the famous paper, I would not have been able to take the plane. So do not take this point lightly.
South Africa locations
The price is per person and sharing room with another member of the group of the same sex, departing from Madrid or Barcelona, consult from other airports or price without flights. It is possible not to share room paying a supplement:
This trip is clearly a nature and animal lovers trip. Although the trip is designed to enjoy certain “luxuries” we must keep in mind the continent we are in and know how to enjoy the discomfort that this type of travel involves.
Once there, we will go out by boat to meet the southern right whales! Hermanus is considered to be the best whale watching spot in the world, weighing up to 40 tons and sometimes within a meter of the boat! Duration of the excursion: 2h.
After lunch and on our way back to Cape Town, we will stop at Betty’s Bay to visit the Harold Poter Botanical Garden. This unique garden is located in the heart of the Finbos coastal region in the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve.
South Africa places of interest
Just take a look at the weather in South Africa, choose the best time and, presto, a land full of opportunities is waiting for you. Whether it’s South Africa’s best cities, beaches, museums or markets, an incredible experience is waiting for you.
Just a few meters from Cape Town but in the middle of the ocean lies Robben Island. This island is a living example of the turbulent history South Africa went through before reaching the stability it enjoys today.
Today, Robben Island allows visitors to learn more about the history of that era. Together with the Apartheid Museums in Johannesburg and the Nelson Mandela Museum in Mthatha, they are the best reflections of an era that is now far behind us.
Cradle of the Big Five, it is one of the places with the largest rhino population. So much so, that it is giving some specimens to the Serengeti in Tanzania and Masai Mara in Kenya, the other two most popular parks in the world for a safari and where they had almost disappeared.