Vacation Rentals in South Africa

Vacation Rentals in South Africa

Jaracanda trees avenue in South Africa
Jaracanda trees avenue in South Africa

Holiday in South Africa

Location and orientation

The holiday region at the southern tip of Africa

South Africa is a country bordering the Indian Ocean to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Neighbouring countries include Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique and Swaziland. The three most important government cities in South Africa are Cape Town, Pretoria and Bloemfontein. Johannesburg is the second largest metropolis in the country after Cape Town.

Top travel tips

1. Visit numerous sights in Cape Town

An excursion to Cape Town gives you the opportunity to visit the most important sights of the country. These include Table Mountain, the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and the Victorian harbour with its many museums, restaurants and boutiques. Worth seeing are also the Castle of Good Hope with its baroque appearance, the Cape Town Opera, the City Hall and the prison island Robben Island, which belongs to the UNESCO world cultural heritage.

2. Visit the "Big Five" in the national parks

If you have always wanted to see the five largest animals in Africa on a safari in the open air, then a vacation rental in South Africa is the perfect place to start. The Big Five include the elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard that live in national parks such as Kruger National Park, Ithalan Game Reserve, Addo Elephant National Park and Augrabies Falls National Park.

3. Fun and enjoyment in the amusement park

In the north-western province of South Africa, the Sun City amusement park is located in the middle of the High Veld and in the immediate vicinity of the Pilanesberg National Park. In addition to luxurious hotel complexes, this leisure complex also has several casinos, live shows, artificial waterfalls, sports facilities and golf courses. In the amusement park you can also visit an artificial sunken city with figures carved in stone and various attractions.

FAQs: Vacation Rentals in South Africa

How much do the vacation rentals in South Africa cost on average?

South Africa is one of the most expensive countries in Africa. For a stay here you pay around $199 per night.

When are vacation rentals cheaper in South Africa?

If you want to save the maximum during your visit to South Africa, pack your bags and travel there in May ($185 per night on average), April ($186), or September ($188), to find the lowest prices for the whole year.

When does the price of vacation rentals in South Africa go up the most?

Following the data observed last year, costs per night for accommodation here are usually higher, on average, during the months of December ($215), February ($213), and January ($213).

Is South Africa a good location for a last-minute getaway?

When organizing a trip to South Africa, there is no need to plan long before your trip as the annual occupation is 43%.

When are more vacation rentals available?

September, August and July are, in order of highest to lowest, the months that have the largest number of properties free, with an average availability of 63%, 62%, and 61%.

When will it be harder to find an available vacation rental in South Africa?

The months with the lowest properties available in South Africa are, in order, December, January, and November with respective average availability figures of 45%, 50%, and 54%, based on the previous year.

Are there many rentals in South Africa?

Holidu offers around 26,000 properties in South Africa from 12 different partners, so find the perfect type of accommodation you are looking for. We have everything you need!
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