South Africa is an African country located at the continent's southernmost point. Beaches, luscious winelands, rugged cliffs, woodland and lagoons along the Garden Route, and the metropolis of Cape Town under flat-topped Table Mountain, are all available in the Western Cape. January is the hottest month with the highest temperatures reaching up to 26°C. June has the lowest average elevated temperature of 16°C.

Visitors to South Africa can enjoy a ride on one of the world's most opulent trains, The Blue Train, which will take you on a 27-hour trip from Pretoria to Cape Town or vice versa. The rooms range from two single beds to a queen bed, with some even having full-sized baths. South Africa is well-known for its wines, with many vineyards lying just outside of Cape Town. There are several vineyards and wineries where you may have lunch, enjoy sampling menus, take tours, and, of course, purchase some fantastic wines. South Africa has a long and turbulent past that visitors may find fascinating. In Johannesburg, you can learn about the country's history by visiting some of the museums around the city, such as the Apartheid Museum, the Liliesleaf Museum and the Constitutional Court.

South Africa is an incredible holiday destination for adventurous types. Whether you want to go shark cage diving, paraglide over a mountain overlooking a big city, or have fun down by the beach, South Africa offers it all.

Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa offer direct flights from Dublin airport to South Africa. Abbey Travel's experts can assist you in finding the right South Africa package holiday which includes flights and accommodation.