Exploring South Africa in Winter

Here in Africa's southernmost country, a winter visit can score you major lodging discounts and fewer crowds in cities like Cape Town, where it won't be beach weather, but plenty still awaits at the waterfront. Should you need some sun, though, the Wild Coast and Durban beaches stay warm year-round, as do cities like Johannesburg. This is also the best time for a South African safari, as it's easier to spot animals during the winter months (June-August) when they must trek to holes for water.