Destination:

South Africa

Travelling there	Fly into the major gateway — OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg — offering domestic, African regional and international connections.
Capital city	Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein.
Population	55.005 million.
Religion	The majority is Christian with Islam, Hinduism, traditional African religions and Judaism also practiced.
Language	Eleven official languages with English being lingua franca.
Currency	South African rand (ZAR).
Climate	South Africa's climate ranges from Mediterranean in the southwest, temperate in the interior plateaux, then subtropical to the northeast. Generally speaking the country has warm, sunny days and cool nights.
Transport	Options include car hire, bus, rail and taxi services; and a range of domestic flights.
Best time to travel	The best time to visit Kruger and most wildlife parks is from May to September during the dry season. Vegetation thins out improving visibility and animals gather around waterholes and rivers.
What to wear	Laid back and cool, light clothing for the day with something warmer for the nippier nights. Good walking shoes are a must.