South Africa
“South Africa is the most beautiful place on earth. Admittedly, I am biased, but when you combine the natural beauty with the fact that the region is a haven for Africa’s most splendid wildlife, then I think we have been blessed with a truly wonderful land.”
– Nelson Mandela
We love South Africa for its raw beauty, bold spirit, and deep sense of place.
Here, golden savannahs meet dramatic coastlines, and bustling cities hum with creativity and culture.
We love waking up to safari sunrises in Kruger, sipping wines in the Cape Winelands, road-tripping the Garden Route, and diving into the colourful streets of Cape Town.
It’s the kind of place that stays with you – wild, soulful, and full of stories waiting to be told.
BEST TIME TO GO
May – Sep
The best time to visit South Africa is from May to September, when the dry winter months offer prime safari conditions and excellent wildlife viewing. For sunny beach days and vibrant festivals, November to March is ideal, while September to October brings spring wildflowers and world-class whale watching along the coast.
CLIMATE
Dry or Wet
South Africa enjoys a sunny climate with dry winters (May–September) ideal for safaris and warm summers (November–March) perfect for beaches, while the Western Cape sees rain mainly in winter.
TIME ZONE
South African Standard Time GMT +2
Great for Australia and New Zealand Travelers, with a large time gap, it allows you to disconnect from home and work.
CELEBRATIONS
Hermanus Whale Festival
Celebrates the annual migration of southern right whales along the coast.
Handpicked Experiences
Kruger to Vic Falls
Visit Cape Town, the ‘Mother City’, and continue with a ‘Big Five’ game viewing experience in the Greater Kruger National Park before concluding with a visit to ‘the smoke that thunders’, Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Family Safari
Embark on an action-packed, teen-friendly adventure in south-east Africa. See the thundering spectacle of Victoria Falls, say hello to some new friends at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, explore the far-out Okavango Delta by traditional canoe and watch elephants drink from the Chobe River.
Luxury Lodge Stays
To learn more about our Luxury Lodge stay experiences, please contact us.
Custom South Africa
Looking for a customised experience? Contact our team to create a journey designed just for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m looking for a custom itinerary and someone to manage my trip. Do you offer traditional travel agent services?
Answer: Absolutely. This is where we started. Planning any sort of travel, particularly international, can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Travel shouldn’t add to any daily stressors! It’s to be enjoyed. And that’s where we come in. Our dedicated team of truly passionate travel experts is here to handle every detail, ensuring your travel is seamless and stress-free. From booking flights and accommodation to organising guided tours, hosts and activities, we take care of everything so you can focus on making memories.
What makes Mind and Body different to traditional travel agents?
Answer: We specialise in meaningful journeys, where we spend time getting to know you and what you really need out of your time away. Going that little bit deeper to truly understand you as a person and as a traveler. To us, there are far more important questions than “where to?” and “how long for?”. Travel is an incredible opportunity to not just see something different, but to feel something different. Better even. Feel revived, refreshed and inspired.
I’m pretty easy, and like what you’re about. Do you have package holidays I can choose from?
Answer: Definitely. We’ve taken our same approach to planning personalised journeys and applied it to creating meaningful pre-arranged packages for you to take you pick. All you have to decide is where (though we can help you with this too). Every element of our package holidays has been carefully selected keeping in mind our purpose for travel – creating experiences to leave you more inspired and feeling well. As well as ensuring the destinations we travel to are cared for as well. Considered approach at every step.
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Let us plan your Escape
Planning a family adventure can be overwhelming, but with Mind and Body Travel, it doesn’t have to be.
Our dedicated team of travel experts is here to handle every detail, ensuring your South Africa Adventure is seamless and stress-free. From booking flights and accommodations to organising guided tours and activities, we take care of everything so you can focus on making memories with your loved ones.
