Title: South Africa Holidays 2026/2026 | Expedia.co.uk [South Africa Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Africa.dx165)[South Africa Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-South-Africa.d165.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in South Africa](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-South-Africa.d165.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[South Africa Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-South-Africa.d165.Flight-Destinations)[South Africa Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-South-Africa.d165.Car-Hire-Destinations) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066741/c96a2905-8991-4887-b364-3b3ce09090eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # South Africa Holidays ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected ### Your South Africa Holiday Choose a holiday package to South Africa and make travel planning a breeze. With the finer details arranged before you depart, you can focus on enjoying every minute in this interesting destination. Kick off your trip to South Africa with some time exploring [Johannesburg](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg.d6051471.Holidays-City-Breaks). Families staying here particularly enjoy Gold Reef City and Gold Reef City Theme Park. [Cape Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town.d6046820.Holidays-City-Breaks) is another city that draws visitors from all over. If you're treating your sweetheart to a romantic escape, don't miss Artscape Theatre Centre and Baxter Theatre Centre. Expedia has hotels, flights and all your other travel needs to help you curate your very own tailored South Africa holiday today. ## Top destinations in South Africa ![Victoria and Alfred Waterfront showing a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/197000/197898-Cape-Town.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Cape Town [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town.d6046820.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Johannesburg featuring a city, a high-rise building and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65140-Johannesburg-Gauteng-Province.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Johannesburg [](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg.d6051471.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Durban which includes general coastal views, a city and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44731-Durban.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Durban [](https://expedia.co.uk/Durban.d1073.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Nelspruit featuring a small town or village and shopping](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61122-Nelspruit.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Mbombela [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mbombela.d2575.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Hobie Beach which includes a sandy beach, general coastal views and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/70000/70418-Eastern-Cape-Province.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Gqeberha [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gqeberha.d2824.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Knysna Quays](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198298-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Knysna [](https://expedia.co.uk/Knysna.d601501.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Santos Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198354-Mossel-Bay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Mossel Bay [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mossel-Bay.d6034482.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/23031cc64608d0f67c1a63dc9beac17f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Bloemfontein [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bloemfontein.d547.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Hermanus which includes a bay or harbour, landscape views and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/56000/56958-Hermanus.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Hermanus [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hermanus.d601891.Holidays-City-Breaks) ## Top South Africa Flight + Hotel Deals Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![The Coach House at Val du Charron](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12730000/12729700/12729696/69261d91_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Coach House at Val du Charron £1,282 per person 20 Feb - 27 Feb found 1 day ago Return direct flight included London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT) 7.8/10 Good! (9 reviews) ![Bay Reflections - Luxury Serviced Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19170000/19160700/19160603/d9489610_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Bay Reflections - Luxury Serviced Apartments Camps Bay Save 100% on your flight £2,326 per person 20 Feb - 27 Feb found 1 day ago Return direct flight included London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT) 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) ![Kilima Franschhoek ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109540000/109533600/109533524/c7d22323_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Kilima Franschhoek Save 100% on your flight £2,000 per person 20 Feb - 27 Feb found 1 day ago Return direct flight included London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT) No reviews ![Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3030000/3024600/3024594/ab618e49_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel Cape Town City Centre Save 100% on your flight £5,618 per person 20 Feb - 27 Feb found 1 day ago Return direct flight included London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews) We had a very pleasant stay, the staff was friendly and always helpful. Reviewed on 12 Jun 2023 ![The Crystal - Spectacular sea Views in Camps Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96510000/96505000/96504947/w3000h1952x0y0-714c7666_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Crystal - Spectacular sea Views in Camps Bay Camps Bay £1,604 per person 15 Jan - 21 Jan found 1 day ago Return flight included Manchester (MAN) to Cape Town (CPT) 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) ## South Africa Holiday Traverse the windswept red dunes of the Kalahari Desert and explore the unique flora around iconic Table Mountain. A trip to South Africa is one you’ll remember for a lifetime. ### South Africa Hotel + Flights Stretch your budget by bundling your hotel and flights into a South Africa Holiday Package. Expedia has 17,954 hotels here starting at £74 a night. Experiences and car rental can also be added to your booking, making planning your getaway a breeze. With so much to see and do, it can be hard to work out where to start. Why not kick things off by adding a Cape Town hop-on hop-off bus tour to your package? ### Your South Africa Holiday Itinerary - Day 1-3: Touchdown at Cape Town International Airport and get busy exploring one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Ride the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and take in the sweeping views below. Stroll along the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and head to Cape Point Nature Reserve while you’re here. - Day 4-5: Fly to Johannesburg and learn about its history at the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill. Browse fantastic arts and crafts from across the continent at Art Africa, a popular market. - Day 6-8: Rent a car and drive to Kruger National Park. This is the perfect place to kick back and relax at a ritzy lodge. When you’re feeling rested, head out on a safari adventure and see some of the park’s famous wildlife. ### South Africa Information - Held between June and July each year in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown), the National Arts Festival is the African continent’s biggest showcase of arts and music. - Find out what makes South Africa’s administrative capital tick. Check out Expedia’s [Pretoria Holiday Packages](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pretoria-Central-Business-District.d6361357.Holidays-City-Breaks). - Dreaming of [All Inclusive holidays in South Africa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/all-inclusive-holidays/165/South-Africa)? Take a look at our range today and holiday in style. ## South Africa Essential Information | Language | Afrikaans | | --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Currency | South African rands | | Closest Airport | O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) | | Population | 57,725,600 | | Top Sights | [Kruger National Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kruger-National-Park-South-Africa.d6060247.Attraction), [Camps Bay Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Camps-Bay-Beach-Camps-Bay.d6169811.Attraction) and [Table Mountain](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Table-Mountain-Cape-Town.d6066731.Attraction) | ## Top hotels in South Africa ![City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8410000/8403600/8403573/7cfaa0a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5 Kempton Park Gauteng £106 18 Dec - 19 Dec includes taxes & fees 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,829 reviews) Great place to stay Friendly staff GREAT breakfast Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F12%2F2025&endDate=19%2F12%2F2025&selected=8403573&PinnedHotelID=8403573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=165) ![Premier Hotel OR Tambo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3843900/3843897/3f4075ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Premier Hotel OR Tambo 73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £74 13 Dec - 14 Dec includes taxes & fees 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,028 reviews) This was an exceptional find when my regular hotel was unavailable. I will stay at this one from now on! Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F12%2F2025&endDate=14%2F12%2F2025&selected=3843897&PinnedHotelID=3843897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=165) ![Hotel Sky Cape Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63500000/63494700/63494685/b04f17c4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Sky Cape Town Lower Long St Cape Town Western Cape £89 10 Dec - 11 Dec includes taxes & fees 8.4/10 Very Good! (323 reviews) Hotel Sky Cape Town was an entire vibe from the moment I walked through the doors. The décor is stunning, thoughtfully designed from the entrance all the way up to the rooms, giving the whole place a modern, vibrant feel. Breakfast was absolutely top-tier: fresh, flavorful, and with plenty of options ... 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Paying in easy monthly instalments will make that dream getaway possible. > - [No-deposit holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/vacations/no-deposit-holidays): If not paying upfront for your trip makes clicking that "book now" button easier, choose a no-deposit holiday plan with Klarna so that you can Book Now, Pay Later! ### Can I choose my airline with a South Africa Expedia holiday? ### Popular places to visit ![Kruger National Park which includes safari adventures, a sunset and land animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/57000/57026-Kruger-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kruger National Park South Africa’s flagship national park offers a chance to experience the vast untamed savannah, wild rivers, ancient cultures and the country’s most iconic wildlife. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kruger-National-Park-South-Africa.d6060247.Attraction) ![Montecasino](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1ecfec5d038a80a22e626c64f5923c65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Montecasino 4.5/5(16 reviews) With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Montecasino-Sandton.d6144098.Attraction) ![Camps Bay Beach showing a beach and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198666-Camps-Bay-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Camps Bay Beach 4.5/5(179 reviews) See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Camps-Bay-Beach-Camps-Bay.d6169811.Attraction) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia \* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages. Flight-inclusive packages are ATOL protected.