South Africa

South Africa Covid 19 Travel Restrictions for Leisure Travelers. 

South Africa is open for Indian Travelers. 

Requirements to enter

1. Eligible travelers must present a paper copy of a negative PCR test result for COVID-19 that is less than 72 hours old at the time of departure
2. Everyone must install a government contact tracing app and show proof of a confirmed accommodation booking
3. On arrival, everyone will undergo a health screening, and people showing COVID-19 symptoms will be tested. If the test result is positive, they will be quarantined in government facilities
4. International travelers are required to have mandatory travel insurance* that covers the cost of a COVID-19 test (for those showing symptoms) and quarantine costs
5. South African missions abroad will open for visa applications, and all long-term visas will be reinstated. Contact your local South African High Commission for more information.
6. Passengers can only land at three international airports: Cape Town (CPT), Durban (DUR) or Johannesburg (JNB). There are 18 land borders operating.

Best time to Visit South Africa

South Africa is a year-round destination, with varying regional climates and wildlife game viewing opportunities.

May to September is the best time to visit South Africa as the cooler winter months in the northern regions bring superb conditions for viewing big game.

November to February, can be rainy but this is the best time to travel for birding. 

The best time to visit the Cape for whale watching is from July to November.  

For the Cape area, the peak season is from November to March, which are the hotter summer months.

Summer: mid-October to mid-February

Autumn: mid-February to April

Winter: May to July

Spring: August to mid-October

Winter and Spring are best for Whale watching and wild life. While Summer and Autumn are best for Cape Town and Birding. While that being said, There is no worst time or bad time to visit South Africa. South Africa has something for every seasons. Sometimes a little less and sometimes a little more.