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A trip to the cradle of civilisation – Africa – is high on many people's to do list. It can, however, be intimidating to venture into "darkest" Africa. One solution to this problem is to choose an African country that is politically stable and has a good infrastructure. Luxury South Africa holidays fit the bill. Not only will luxury South Africa holidays provide you with a comfortable and restful holiday, they will also give you a lot to see and do.

Luxury South Africa holidays take full advantage of one of the most beautiful countries in the world. South Africa is a vast country on the southern-most tip of Africa and it is the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans that creates the favorable weather conditions enjoyed by most of the country. South African summers are warm to hot and winters tend to be more moderate. That said snow does fall in many regions of the country during winter. It is largely a matter of debate when the best time to visit the country is. Luxury South Africa holidays in summer are likely to reach quite warm temperatures but summer is when most of the country comes alive and when it is at its most beautiful. The weather for the large part is sunny but many areas experience afternoon thunderstorms in summer.

 Luxury South Africa holidays are a lot cooler and definitely better if you cannot take the heat but, for most of the country, the winter landscape is dry. The winter color palette is one of warm ochre and yellows but you can still see that nature is sleeping. The waters in the oceans and dams tend to be too cool to enjoy a good swim and water sports are kept to a minimum. In some areas of the country, the temperature reaches below freezing and can become uncomfortably cold. It should be kept in mind that central heating is not widespread in South Africa.

In terms of wildlife, it really does not make much of a difference if your visit is in summer or winter – the major difference of course being that, in spring, there are a lot more baby animals to see. On the whole, spring tends to be a wetter season but temperatures are cooler than in summer whilst still being pleasantly warm. Autumn also helps you avoid the cold of winter and still enjoy some of the warmth of summer. It is really up to you when you want to visit this beautiful country. 

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