2025 & 2026 South Africa Holidays
At FREEDOM, we’ve been designing tailor made adventures for over twenty years, and our team of Africa Experts would love to use their specialist knowledge to help you plan your 2025/26 South Africa holiday.
Where should I visit in South Africa?
In a country as diverse and beautiful as South Africa, you’re spoilt for choice! Here are some of our customers’ favourite things to do in each region:
Cape Town & Western Cape
- Hike or ride the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for panoramic views over Cape Town and the ocean
- Visit Boulders Beach, en route to the Cape of Good Hope, to see a breeding colony of over 2,000 African penguins nest and waddle along the sand
- Enjoy a glass of Africa’s finest in the Cape Winelands, an area renowned across the globe for its award-winning wines
Garden Route & Eastern Cape
- Admire the stunning coastal scenery of the Garden Route on a self drive holiday or escorted tour
- Venture into the depths of the Cango Caves to see their impressive tunnels and rock formations
- Experience ‘Big Five’ game viewing in an Eastern Cape’s wildlife reserves
Durban & KwaZulu-Natal
- Try a bowl of ‘Bunny Chow’, a South African curry that originated in Durban
- Hike through the towering peaks of the Drakensburg Mountains
- Enjoy a cruise on Lake Jozini, looking out for grazing elephants
Johannesburg & North West
- Visit the thought-provoking Apartheid Museum and learn what life was like for more than 20 million people during the dark years of racial segregation
- Admire Pretoria’s vibrant purple jacaranda trees that blossom from late September to mid-November
- Board the luxurious Rovos Rail or Blue Train for an unforgettable rail journey across Southern Africa
Kruger National Park
- Search for the ‘Big Five’ – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino – on an expert led game drive
- Enjoy sundowner drinks on your private veranda in a Kruger safari lodge
- Learn about the ecological diversity of the park on a guided bush walk with an experienced tracker
How long should I spend in South Africa?
Most people visit South Africa for one to three weeks, although shorter Cape Town city breaks are also becoming fashionable.
As tailor made specialist, with FREEDOM you can combine your visit to South Africa with time in a neighbouring country or on Indian Ocean island.
Kruger National Park is a popular option for the first half of a safari and beach holiday, before flying to Mauritius or the Seychelles. Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe offer their own incredible landscapes and wildlife reserves if you are looking for a Southern Africa adventure.
How do I plan a 2025 or 2026 South Africa holiday?
Our South Africa holiday ideas and safaris are a great place to start if looking for inspiration. Our holidays can be booked as they are or tailored to suit your plans.
Likewise, our Africa Specialists would be pleased to design a bespoke itinerary for you. Our team have all travelled in South Africa and can advise on the best places to spot the ‘Big Five’ and which cellar doors offer the best glass of Sauvignon Blanc!
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