South Africa is without a doubt every adventurer’s dream playground. With such diverse landscapes, perpetually sunny skies and easy accessibility, South Africa plays host to all variety of treks. Horse riding along the whale route near Cape Town, Mountain biking through the Tsitsikamma forest or traversing the majestic Drakensberg mountains are just a few of the many trekking options. 4x4 overland trails and game viewing are also very popular.

Because of the varied climate, South Africa can be visited year round. Peak holiday times are December / January and April. The Western Cape is less pleasant in the winter months May to September due to it’s cold rainy weather, but the rest of the country has a mostly temperate winter with mild sunny days, and temperatures only dropping at night.