South Africa

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RAINBOW NATION

L'South Africa is a country in full transition, offering great diversity in populations, landscapes, flora and fauna. Deserts, savannas, forests, scrublands, mountains and coasts provide fantastic ecological niches for a large number of animal and plant species such as rhinoceroses and whales, to name but a few. The list of essential sites is long: Cape Town and the wine-growing region, the sublime Garden Route, fascinating Zulu Land, the vast expanses of the Kruger National Park, the imposing mountains of Drakensberg, the private reserves of Cape East, the semi-arid zone of Kalahari...

When to go to South Africa

CAPE TOWN & CAPE WEST

Ideal from November to April

GARDEN ROUTE & CAPE EST

Ideal from February to April

Kruger

Avoid December to March

OUR SOUTH AFRICAN ADDRESSES

&Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge

South Africa KwaZulu-Natal

Style An Afro-Zen design, creating an illusion between indoors and outdoors Location In the heart of Zululand, a 3.5-hour drive from Durban Capacity 16 Suites nestled in the heart of the forest Highlights The renovation allowed for the creation of a deck with a sensational fire pit

&Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge

South Africa KwaZulu-Natal

Style The suites have been designed to reflect the moods of the bush and the ocean. Location In the heart of Zululand, a 3.5-hour drive from Durban Capacity 4 Thatched Roof Bush Suites Highlights A splendid reserve to discover with the possibility of privatising the lodge with a real swimming pool to cool off.

Ant's Hill

South Africa Waterberg

Style Lodge designed in stone and thatched, in a traditional African style Location In the heart of the Waterberg (malaria-free), a 3-hour drive from Johannesburg and 3.5 hours from Madikwe Capacity 6 cottages, including 1 for families, offering breathtaking views. Highlights Undeniably, Ant's is "the place to be" for a horse safari.

Ant's Nest

South Africa Waterberg

Style Lodge designed in stone and thatched, in a traditional African style Location In the heart of the Waterberg (malaria-free), a 3-hour drive from Johannesburg and 3.5 hours from Madikwe Capacity Within the Main Lodge, 6 safari suites ideal for a large family Highlights Undeniably, Ant's is "the place to be" for a horse safari.

Babylonstoren

South Africa Wine Region

Style A modern, uncluttered spirit that perfectly marries with the property's Cape Dutch style Location Ideally situated between Franschhoek and Paarl, less than 30 minutes from Cape Town Capacity 21 Suites & Cottages in the heart of an organic dynamic garden Highlights The organic concept is wonderfully implemented with splendid gardens, a real farm, vineyards and exceptionally fresh cuisine!

Bushmans Kloof

South Africa Western Cape

Style The rooms have been decorated in a successful country-chic style Location Ecological paradise at the foot of the Cederberg Mountains, a 3-hour drive from Cape Town Capacity 16 Bedrooms & 1 Villa in the heart of a nature reserve Highlights Bushmans Kloof is part of the Cape Floral Kingdom and is home to many endemic species.

Ellerman House

South Africa Cape Town

Style Ellerman is South African elegance, a blend of classic and modern for a timeless result. Location The exceptional property faces Bantry Bay Capacity 13 Rooms & 2 Villas, treasures of an African art collection Highlights Art is Ellerman's watchword, and the hotel is a showcase for emerging African talent.

Esiweni Safari Lodge

South Africa KwaZulu-Natal

Style Splendid thatched individual suites, decorated in a safari-chic style, with the "French touch" of the owners Location In the Zulu reserve of Nambiti, about 4.5 hours from Joburg or 3 hours from Durban Capacity 5 Safari Suites perched on the hillside Highlights The food is simply exceptional and the presentation of the meals is spectacular!

Gorah Elephant Camp

South Africa Eastern Cape

Style A resolutely safari-chic style with the colonial spirit of the 1920s Location In the heart of Addo Elephant National Park, 2 hours from Port Elizabeth Capacity 11 Safari Tents Protected by a Thatched Roof Highlights The early 20th-century colonial atmosphere and the immediate proximity of elephants are two magical ingredients

Great Provence

South Africa Wine Region

Style The New Zealand interior designer elegantly modernised a rustic interior. Location Located in the heart of an old Franschhoek wine estate, 30 minutes from Cape Town Capacity Intimate establishment of 5 Suites & 1 Villa Highlights It's a dream property of 30 hectares with generous vineyards and an elegant Cape Dutch-style manor.«

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PRACTICAL GUIDE

ENTRANCE AND SECURITY

No visa required for short stays
Passport valid for at least 30 days after your departure date
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate for travellers arriving from an infected area

CLIMATE

Mediterranean climate in the Cape region with hot, dry summers and mild winters
Subtropical climate on the East Coast, hot and humid in summer
In Kruger, hot and stormy summers, dry season from May to October

TIME DIFFERENCE

South Africa is on GMT+2
In summer, no time difference
- In winter, +1 hour time difference

LANGUAGE

- Widely spoken English
- 11 official languages, including Afrikaans

HEALTH & VACCINATION

Vaccination record update
- Anti-malarial treatment in certain provinces

CURRENCY

- The currency is the Rand
- 100 ZAR = €4.80 (July 2025)

ELECTRICITY

- 220 volts generally
Three-pin sockets, arranged in a triangle
- Arrange for a South Africa adapter

TIP

- 10 $ per person per day for the guides
- 5 $ per person per day for the tracker
- 5 $ per person per day for lodge services

As this information may change, we invite you to consult
The website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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