The busiest times of the year coincide with school holidays, Christian and Public holidays, and summer and winter.

School holidays – January, March, April, June, July, September, December. Click here for specific dates for the different provinces and private/public schools.

Christian and Public holidays – click here for current dates.

Summer – November to February – many foreign tourists escape their winters and visit South Africa, especially Cape Town and the wildlife reserves.

Winter – June to August – the best time to view animals in the game reserves, and it is also hunting season.