South Africa, general travel information
ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE AIRPORTS
a) Cape Town International Airport.
b) Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport.
c) King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
VACCINATIONS
Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory for citizens of countries where the disease is considered endemic or for travellers flying via one of these countries.
https://www.southafricavisa.com/vaccinations-to-travel-to-south-africa/
Treatment for malaria is not mandatory.
We recommend consulting a specialist in tropical medicine with the authority to advise, inform and recommend which vaccinations and medications should be taken.
VISA AND PASSPORT
Check the following link to find out if you need a visa: https://www.southafricavisa.com/
Other requirements: passport valid for at least 6 months at the moment of entering the country, and at least 3 completely blank pages in the passport.
Entry requirements for South Africa may change without prior notice so it is the responsibility of each traveller to stay informed.
If you are travelling with minors, a child's birth certificate is required. If the original is not in English, it must be accompanied by an official translation. Moreover, if the child is travelling with only one parent, a letter of legal consent is also required. If the original is not in English, an official expert translation must be provided.
Best time to travel to South Africa
Climate change is modifying the temperature and rainfall pattern, which may vary significantly. These changes also alter the behavioural patterns of wildlife. For all of the above reasons, you should consider the information provided as a guideline.
APRIL-MAY
• Transition season.
• Moderate climate with a mix of green and dry seasons.
• Probably the most pleasant temperatures of the year.
• Temperatures vary from region to region.
JUNE TO OCTOBER
• In the Cape Peninsula rains increases while in the rest of the country the rains are infrequent.
• Excellent months for wildlife viewing.
• From July to September whale and white shark high season.
• Cooler and drier time of the year with daytime temperatures rising towards October.
• Temperatures vary from region to region.
NOVEMBER
• Transition season.
• Moderate climate with a mix of green and dry seasons.
• Temperatures vary from region to region.
DECEMBER TO MARCH
• Sunny and dry days in the Cape Peninsula and cloudy and rainy in the rest of the country.
• Great light for photography.
• Birthing season for some animal species.
• Best time of the year for birding when all migrants are present.
• Temperatures vary from region to region.