From the iconic plateau of table mountain to the ocean currents around the cape of good hope, allinclusive south africa holidays offer some of the most iconic geography anywhere in the world cape town in particular is one of those places where a photograph from almost any angle can look like a picture postcard. From wildlife spotting on safari to exploring lush vineyards and immersing yourself in city life, theres a new discovery to be made around every corner on holiday in south africa. The best time to visit depends mostly on what you want to do. New years day 2015, human rights day 2015, freedom day 2015, workers day 2015, youth day 2015, national womans day 2015, heritage. You can get more detailed information on each holiday by clicking on them.
After a family holiday in 2015, south africa shot straight to the top of my list and it. However, its worth remembering that south africa is much larger than england or any uk country, so. September 2015 calendar with holidays south africa. South africas everchanging scenery is the perfect canvas on which to paint an activitypacked trip.
Sep 23, 2019 south africas greatest holidays a monthbymonth guide. Explore our range of inspirational travel deals from guardian holidays. Get special holiday packages with the best deals and offers on south africa hotels and resorts. For generally good weather for whatever you want to do, the best time to visit south africa is may. Holidays in south africa jet off on a trip to south africa for an exciting escape.
The christian holidays of christmas day and good friday remained in secular postapartheid south africa s calendar of public holidays. We also provide south africa holiday calendar for 2015 in word, excel, pdf and printable online formats. Heritage day in south africa in 2020 office holidays. For the latest info on covid19 please visit our blog.
Nalibali, exclusive books and saba join hands on world book day. With such an overwhelming choice of activities and accommodation, we understand that it can be difficult to know where to start when planning a trip to south africa. South africa golf holidays golf breaks in south africa with flights. Visitors will find great shops, botanical gardens and the likes of clifton beach and camps bay. Search for inspiring holidays to south africa book online or over the phone and get the best package holidays to south africa. Human rights day south africa is on saturday, march 21, 2015.
South africas present calendar of public holidays was introduced in 1994. This initial quote was very good which i why i went back to them to book. Open up a world of unique experiences on your next holiday. According to candice, while 75% of tourists come here on holiday, those who fly in. South africa offers incredible opportunities for animal watching both on safari and in the sea. Try rock climbing in the craggy cederberg, surfing off the eastern cape coast, abseiling from cape towns iconic table mountain, bungee jumping from the garden routes bloukrans bridge, or swinging into graskop gorge. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of jesus christ into heaven. A thrillseekers paradise, discover the wonders of africa with our range of african holidays and safaris. South africa holidays page 3 of 16 travel the guardian.
May 05, 2017 read our insiders guide to south africa, as recommended by telegraph travel. Book cheap hotel packages online or call us to get special discount on all booking. Public holidays in south africa south africa has 12 public holidays as determined by the public holidays act act no 36 of 1994 pdf. May to september is the best time for seeing wild animals theres not as much foliage in which they can hide and less water available in the bush, forcing them out to water holes. The cape argus in cape town, south africa, is the worlds biggest bike race more than 35,000 cyclists took part in the 20 event last month. However, its worth remembering that south africa is much larger than england or any uk country, so plan your journeys carefully, as per the driving distances. Find expert advice and great pictures of top hotels, restaurants, bars and things to do. The best time to go on holiday to south africa depends largely on your destination and desired activities. Support the guardian available for everyone, funded by readers. Book your african holiday with virgin holidays today. Import public holidays to your calendar or check out our cultural tips how to spend public holidays. South africa holidays offer once in a lifetime experiences and memory making opportunities to enjoy breathtaking scenery and wildlife. South africa golf holidays golf breaks in south africa with. South africa holidays book for 20202021 with our south.
South africa holidays and safaris book today at africa. We use cookies to ensure you have an easy, quick and reliable experience whilst using the virgin holidays website. Thursday april 16 this world book day, 23 april 2015, the nalibali readingforenjoyment campaign is launching a special childrens literacy rights poster to assert and affirm for children what they need to become inspired and competent readers and writers. Book hotels, tours, cruises, city breaks, cottages and more.
South africa has 12 public holidays as determined by the public holidays act act no 36 of 1994 pdf. Eid ul fitr eidalfitr is a holiday to mark the end of the islamic month of ramadan, during which muslims fast during the hours of daylight. South africas stunning scenery and vibrant cities attract visitors from all over the world who come to experience table mountain, wineries and whale watching of the western cape, spectacular vistas along the garden route, game viewing in kruger and the eastern cape and zulu culture of kwazulunatal. You can choose to stay within a reserve or stay just outside and selfdrive through either way, this is your chance to spot some incredible wildlife. South africa is the ultimate yearround destination. Sep 24, 2015 with the overland truck tour mozambique and zimbabwe explorer northbound 14 days, you have a 14 day tour package taking you through johannesburg, south africa and 11 other destinations in africa. They know their stuff and youll not only get friendly help but the latest ontheground knowledge.
See a new side to some of the worlds most beautiful destinations and discover the culture, history and people that make them so captivating. Our experts kirsty, tim, fiona, ronnie and catherine, are dedicated to all things south african. To book online please select a maximum of 9 passengers. Mozambique and zimbabwe explorer northbound 14 days by acacia. We have years of experience in arranging multi centre holidays to south africa. Nalibali launches childrens literacy rights poster this world book day. Browse cheap south africa holidays for 20202021 with the latest special offers, discount codes, online deals and last minute breaks available from the uks leading travel agents and online tour operators. South african department of education academic school calendar with school terms 2016, school holidays 2016, public holidays 2016, including school vacations, long weekends 2016 and highlow seasons. During the period between union in 1910, and the establishment of the present republic in 1994, the following were the official public holidays. If heritage day falls on a sunday, the following monday is observed as a public holiday. We offer tailor made holidays to suit a wide range of tastes. Freedom day south africa is on monday, april 27, 2015. If the botanical side of south africa takes your fancy, experience the western cape transformed into a carpet of colour as the wildflowers bloom for a short window in august and september each year.
The commission for the promotion and protection of the rights of cultural, religious and linguistic communities crl rights commission, a chapter nine institution established in 2004, held countrywide consultative public hearings in. September 2015 calendar south africa time and date. The act determines whenever any public holiday falls on a sunday, the monday following on it shall be a public holiday. Mozambique and zimbabwe explorer northbound 14 days includes accommodation as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Read our insiders guide to south africa, as recommended by telegraph travel.
Get in touch with us and we can help you plan your ultimate south africa holiday. When apartheid ended and the african national congress under nelson mandela came into power in south africa in 1994, the national holidays were changed to days that would be meaningful to all south africans. Wildlife is easier to spot because there is less vegetation and animals gather around rivers and waterholes. The last saturday of each month is umuganda, a national day of community service, during which most normal services remain closed until midday. Public holidays in south africa 2018 2019 2020 2021 south. Free online calendar for january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november and december 2016. Heritage day is a south african public holiday celebrated on 24 september. South africas greatest holidays a monthbymonth guide. Known as erfenisdag in afrikaans, the intention of heritage day is for all south africans to celebrate their heritage, the diversity of their beliefs and traditions and remember their struggles against apartheid. South african public holidays 2015 with long weekends 2015 including easter dates 2015. South africa is a great country to drive in, with stunning views, grand roads and beautiful scenery. Monthly calendar for the month september in year 2015. The following days are public holidays and national holidays in south africa for the year 2015. South africa september 2015 calendar with holidays.
South africas tourists tend to be techsavvy, rely on wordofmouth referrals from. Holidays bookers a brand where you can trust thailand package. Holidays to south africa wouldnt be complete without a spectacular big five safari. South african department of education academic school calendar with school terms 2016,school holidays 2016, public holidays 2016, including school vacations, long weekends 2016 and highlow seasons. Lewis freeth, winner of the 2014 readers travel photography competition won an amazing trip to south africa, courtesy of tour operator africa and beyond and tourism kwazulunatal. In apartheid south africa this day became known as sharpeville day and although not part of the official calendar of public holidays the event was commemorated among antiapartheid movements. No matter when you decide to travel, theres always something amazing going onfrom whale migrations and prime gameviewing in winter. Many more visitors to sa book directly through vendor sites 33% or online travel agents 30%. Booking the two legs of the journey with separate airlines also can. South africa has 12 public holidays as determined by the south african goverment. South africas stunning scenery and vibrant cities attract visitors from all over the world who come to experience table mountain, wineries and whale watching of the western cape, spectacular vistas along the garden route, game viewing in kruger and the eastern cape and zulu culture of kwazulunatal with freedom you can book your flights, safari or tour, self drive.
With the overland truck tour mozambique and zimbabwe explorer northbound 14 days, you have a 14 day tour package taking you through johannesburg, south africa and 11 other destinations in africa. Cocoon yourself in luxury at grootbos for a september whale watching escape. Weve put together a selection of our most popular south african holidays for 2020 2021 below to help you get off the mark. Additionally, the week following genocide memorial day on 7 april is designated an official week of mourning. Its this incredible diversity of landscapes, wildlife and culture that makes south africa holidays so special. However, if a beach holiday is what youre after, a. The above is the list of 2015 public holidays declared in south africa which includes federal, regional government holidays and popular observances. There are very few countries where you can lock eyes with a leopard one day, try drumming and dancing at a zulu ceremony the next and cycle from vineyard to vineyard the one after. African holidays 20202021 african safari holidays virgin.
Best weather aprilmay and september october pleasant temperatures and afternoon storms rarely interfere with the safari worst weather june to august cold in the morning and at night may to september dry season winter. If sunbathing is your top priority, then summer november to january is undoubtedly the hottest time of year. Calendars online and print friendly for any year and month. I have posted now seven times september 2015 onwards under the above. There is a broad range of restaurants and bars to be explored along with the colourful district of bokaap. South africa holidays page 4 of 16 travel the guardian. Lowest price guaranteed for golf holidays in south africa with worlds largest. Book cheap south africa holidays for 202021 travelsupermarket. Explore our stunning city breaks, relaxing family holidays, intimate small group adventures, inspiring cruises and travel packages for the. Overview of holidays and many observances in south africa during the year 2015. Cape town, with its natural beauty, bustling city atmosphere and beautiful beaches, is one of the star attractions on south africa package holidays.
Gaze out over cape town from iconic table mountain, catch a glimpse of a majestic lion then take an emotional tour through historic battlefields holidays in south africa are one of a kind a holiday in south africa is the taste of a plumtinged red from the vines of a worldclass winery, or your first sight of a leopard slinking silently. Find cheap holiday packages for hotels in south africa. Public holidays in south africa south african government. Museum of contemporary african art opening september 2017 will. However for ideal golfing conditions, aprilmay and septemberoctober time is a. Heritage day is a public holiday in south africa that is always celebrated on september 24th. The best holidays in south africa a monthbymonth guide. Abta, atol and iata bonded book today and save up to. Mocaa opened in september and immediately joined the firmament of mustsee art museums. We can tell you where to find the best afternoon tea in cape town, the most postcardworthy picnic spots in the winelands and where you can sleep in a treehouse on safari.
Mozambique and zimbabwe explorer northbound 14 days by. New years day new years day, also simply called new year, is observed on 1 january, the first day of the year on the modern gregorian calendar as well as the julian calendar. South africa golf holidays golf breaks in south africa. Guardian holidays tours, cruises, city breaks and travel deals. South africa s everchanging scenery is the perfect canvas on which to paint an activitypacked trip. Browse a selection of south africa holiday packages and safaris with virgin holidays. Overview of holidays and many observances in south africa during the year 2020.
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