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What makes South Africa the perfect setting for a safari holiday?

If you are looking for a breathtaking safari experience holiday then look no further than South Africa.

It is by far the most popular destination choice for holiday makers all over the world looking to get up close to wildlife. What makes South Africa such an ideal place for a safari is partly to do with the  climate conditions which are more than and also partly due to the vast wildlife that flock here year upon year.

Depending on what type of safari you want to do and what animals you wish to see will help you decide on what time of the year to visit South Africa. The dry season is usually May to September (which is actually their winter when the temperatures tend to drop during this period). There is hardly any rainfall during this period therefore the animals often gather around predictable water sources, making them easier to find on a safari trip. The expert games keepers will know the places to take you to give you the best viewing. 

October to April is the summer months where the temperatures can often be around 28 degrees but there is usually a large amount of rainfall too.

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