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South Africa · Planned by Traveland

South Africa, from Table Mountain to the Kruger bush

Traveland designs personal journeys across South Africa, from Cape Town and the Cape Winelands to the Garden Route and private game reserves near Kruger National Park, and handles every detail from the first conversation to your flight home. We are a family-owned travel agency in Connecticut, planning trips since 1978 as a member of the Signature Travel Network.

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Since 1978Family-owned and operated

Signature Travel NetworkMember agency

Orange & BridgeportTwo Connecticut offices

Every detail handledFlights, hotels, cruises and tours

The regions

Where should you go in South Africa?

South Africa pairs a vibrant city, world-class wine country and dramatic coastline with some of Africa’s finest safari country. Your advisor helps you choose the right safari lodges, plans domestic flights and transfers, and fits the route to the season.

The cliffs of Table Mountain above Cape Town at dusk

Cape Town

Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, the colorful Bo-Kaap and Robben Island, with beaches at Camps Bay and Clifton.

A white sand cove below the cliffs at Cape Point

The Cape Peninsula

Chapman’s Peak Drive, the penguins of Boulders Beach and the cliffs of Cape Point at the tip of the peninsula.

Vineyards below mountain peaks in Franschhoek

The Cape Winelands

Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, with Cape Dutch estates, tasting rooms and celebrated restaurants an hour from Cape Town.

The curving beach and bay of Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route

The Garden Route

Knysna’s lagoon, the beaches of Plettenberg Bay and the forests and gorges of the Tsitsikamma coast.

A herd of elephants walking through the bush in Kruger National Park

Kruger and the Private Reserves

Game drives in Kruger National Park and the private reserves alongside it, home to lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo.

Mountains, vineyards and the call of the bush.

One advisor to shape every day around you.

Experiences

How would you like to experience South Africa?

Every journey begins with what matters most to you.

A lion resting in the grass on safari

Safari

Morning and evening game drives with expert rangers and trackers, from intimate lodges in the private reserves.

African penguins on the sand at Boulders Beach

Wildlife on the Coast

African penguins at Boulders Beach, southern right whales in Hermanus in season and seals along the shore.

A white Cape Dutch manor house at the end of a row of vines

Wine and Food

Tastings and long lunches on historic estates, paired with Cape Malay flavors and farm-to-table menus.

A walker on a suspension bridge above the sea on the Garden Route

Adventure

Coastal hikes, the suspension bridge at Storms River Mouth and scenic flights over the Cape.

Working with Traveland

What is it like to plan South Africa with Traveland?

01

A conversation

Tell us how you like to travel, who is coming, and what you hope to feel. There is no charge to begin.

02

An itinerary made for you

Your advisor designs the route, hotels, transfers and experiences, then refines them with you.

03

Every detail handled

Flights, stays, cruises and tours are arranged, so you can focus on enjoying the journey.

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Timing

When is the best time to visit South Africa?

South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of ours. The Cape is warm and dry from November to March, while the dry winter months from May to September are the classic time for safari.

Spring

September to November brings wildflowers, whale watching and pleasant weather across the country.

Summer

December to February is warm and sunny in the Cape, ideal for beaches and wine country.

Autumn

March to May brings harvest season in the Winelands and comfortable touring.

Winter

June to August is the dry season in the bush, with excellent wildlife viewing and cool, sunny days.

Questions

Questions travelers ask about South Africa

The Cape is at its best from November to March, and safari is best in the dry months from May to September. Many travelers visit in spring or autumn to enjoy both.

Ten to fourteen days allows time for Cape Town, the Winelands and three or four nights on safari. Add a few days for the Garden Route.

Nonstop flights from New York to Johannesburg or Cape Town take about 15 to 16 hours. We arrange the flights and the domestic connections to your safari lodge.

Kruger and the private reserves around it are in a low-risk malaria area, and some travelers choose malaria-free reserves instead. Speak with your doctor or a travel clinic before you go.

Yes. Many safari lodges welcome children, and the Cape offers beaches, penguins and easy outdoor adventures. We match lodges to the ages of your group.

U.S. citizens can generally visit South Africa for up to 90 days without a visa, with two blank passport pages. Entry rules change, so we confirm the current requirements for your trip.

We are a family-owned travel agency in Connecticut, with offices at 564 Racebrook Road in Orange (203-929-6000) and 4270 Main Street in Bridgeport (203-371-1114).

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    Orange
    564 Racebrook Road, Orange, CT 06477
    203-929-6000

    Bridgeport
    4270 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606
    203-371-1114

    Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
    info@traveland.net

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