South Africa Travel Facts

Time Difference – GMT + 2hrs>
Currency – Rand
Flight Times – 12hrs to Cape Town, 11hrs to Johannesburg
Visas – Not required for UK passport holders
Airlines – British Airways, South African Airways, Virgin Airlines
Climate – South Africa is a year round destination with the Cape Peninsula and Southern region experiencing a Mediterranean climate. Weather inland on the high veld, is moderate. The Kruger National Park and Northern Province can be described as sub tropical. Mid summer is December/January when temperatures can rise to 30 degrees. During the winter months of May, June and August temperatures can drop and warm jumpers may be required.