12-Day South Africa Winter Vacation Travel Guide
Winter vacation is here! Want to explore the mysterious South Africa? Check out this 12-day travel guide to help you explore South Africa without any pitfalls!
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🛫Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart from Beijing Capital International Airport.
Day 2-3: Arrive in Cape Town, visit Table Mountain, enjoy a local dinner and watch a song and dance performance. On the second day, visit Seal Island, Penguin Beach, and other attractions, and enjoy a Western-style lobster meal.
Day 4: Visit a winery, experience wine tasting, visit the Cheetah Manor, and visit Mossel Bay and the Dias Maritime Museum.
Day 5-6: Visit the ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn, take a boat tour of the Knysna Lagoon, and taste oysters. Then head to Tsitsikamma National Park, and finally arrive in Johannesburg.
Day 7-10: Visit Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Sun City, visit Kruger National Park, experience a full-day open-top car safari, and look for the Big Five. Finally, visit the City of Gold and taste the special wild animal barbecue at Carnivore Restaurant.
Day 11-12: Depart from Johannesburg, transfer back to Beijing, and end your wonderful trip to South Africa. 🛬
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Must-see attractions:
Cape of Good Hope ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📍Cape Point Rd, Cape Peninsula, Cape Town, 8001
⏰Open 9:30 am–5:30 pm
🕰️Duration: 1–2 hours
The meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, with magnificent scenery, feel the shock of the two oceans meeting.
Table Mountain ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📍Table Mountain, Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, South Africa
⏰Open all day
🕰️Duration: 2–4 hours
Cape Town's landmark, with a flat top like a large table, enjoy the beautiful city and ocean views.
South African Penguin Sanctuary ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📍4 Boulders Place, Secluse Ave, Simons Town, Cape Town, 7995, South Africa
⏰Open 8 am–5 pm
🕰️Duration: 2 hours
Get close to the cute penguins and experience their natural life, a unique experience.
Kruger National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📍Malalan Gate, Nisprut South Africa
⏰Open 6 am–5:30 pm
🕰️Duration: 1 day
Vast grasslands, a paradise for wildlife, feel the original style of the African savannah.
Seal Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📍South Africa
⏰Open all day
🕰️Duration: 1 hour
An island full of seals and seagulls, a unique scenery along the South African coastline, unforgettable.
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**Notes**:
- February climate🌦️: February is summer in South Africa, with temperatures ranging from 20–35°C, but there is a large temperature difference between day and night, so remember to bring extra clothes, and sunscreen is a must!
- Food🍽️: Be sure to try bobotie, samosas, and South African barbecue, the food is a fusion of many cultures, and your taste buds will be satisfied.
- Specialty prices💰: The South African rand is the official currency, pay attention to the exchange rate when shopping, some places accept US dollars or euros, but rand is more convenient.
- Tipping culture💸: Tipping is customary in South Africa, you can tip 10%–15% after restaurant or hotel service to show your appreciation.
- Safety advice🔒: Pay attention to the safety of your personal belongings, avoid going out alone at night, most tourist areas are still very safe.
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A trip to South Africa, with adventure and beautiful scenery, is waiting for you to experience the infinite charm of this mysterious continent!