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Holidays in South Africa

With 11 official languages, nine distinctive provinces, eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, a complicated history and a diverse population, South Africa is no easy country to get your head around!

There are so many types of holiday to have in South Africa. For instance, you could take a sophisticated food and wine journey through the Cape Winelands, relax at a beach retreat in Durban, spot mighty lions in Kruger National Park, or tour a multitude of museums and historical sites – the list goes on and on.

What’s more, South Africa is one of the best ‘bang-for-your-buck’ holiday destinations in the world.

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Victoria & Alfred Hotel by Newmark

9.3

Excellent

Cape Town, Cape Town Area, South Africa
  • 5 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Manchester

Prices from

£1,668 pp

The Portswood Hotel

8.9

Excellent

Cape Town, Cape Town Area, South Africa
  • 5 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • Room only
  • Manchester

Prices from

£1,431 pp

Waterfront Village

9.1

Excellent

Cape Town, Cape Town Area, South Africa
  • 5 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • Room only
  • Manchester

Prices from

£1,484 pp

Last-minute South Africa deals

Victoria & Alfred Hotel by Newmark

Cape Town, Cape Town Area, South Africa
  • 5 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Manchester

Prices from

£1,668 pp

The Portswood Hotel

Cape Town, Cape Town Area, South Africa
  • 5 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • Room only
  • Manchester

Prices from

£1,431 pp

Waterfront Village

Cape Town, Cape Town Area, South Africa
  • 5 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • Room only
  • Manchester

Prices from

£1,484 pp

The Commodore Hotel

Cape Town, Cape Town Area, South Africa
  • 5 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • Room only
  • Manchester

Prices from

£1,341 pp

President Hotel

Cape Town, Cape Town Area, South Africa
  • 5 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Manchester

Prices from

£1,418 pp

Cape Grace - On Cape Town's Waterfront

Cape Town, Cape Town Area, South Africa
  • 11 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Manchester

Prices from

£3,246 pp

One&Only Cape Town

Cape Town, Cape Town Area, South Africa
  • 3 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Manchester

Prices from

£3,259 pp

Prices and availability may change, confirm with the provider before booking. Prices include all mandatory fees and taxes.

Wildlife in South Africa

One of the biggest lures of South Africa is its wild animals. In Hermanus, a quaint seaside town south-east of Cape Town, you can enjoy some of the world’s best whale watching between August and November, while between May and July, South Africa’s east coast experiences the Sardine Run, one of nature’s most spectacular migrations. During this time, millions of sardines swim northward to warmer waters, creating a spectacular display in which thousands of predators, including sharks, dolphins and whales, join in to feed on the migrating fish.

On land, there are game reserves and safari parks all over the country, where the ‘Big Five’ – that’s the lion, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard – can be spotted in their natural habitat. A mix of options are available, from single afternoon visits around a game reserve to luxury safari stays for several days. Most safari lodges operate on an all-inclusive basis and include game drives, but it’s possible to find cheaper package holidays too.

For a wildlife experience that’s easy on the budget but still breath-taking, plan a trip to Boulders Beach, where thousands of penguins cluster together on the sands, oblivious to the gawping tourists snapping photos around them.


Good to know

Flight time

11h

(from London)

Currency

South African Rand (R)

Language

English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Ndebele

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