A group of people raise their hands and wave South African flags at sunset, with the sun visible in the background.

SEPTEMBER

Spring transforms the landscape in South Africa, bringing together some of the country’s most extraordinary seasonal experiences.


DESERT BLOOMS
Namaqualand’s normally arid landscape erupts in carpets of colorful wildflowers.

WHALES
Southern right whales gather along the coast during one of the year’s best periods for whale watching.

SAFARI
The end of the dry season brings exceptional safari viewing as wildlife congregates around dwindling water sources.

Some experiences last only a few days. Others return for a season, a migration, a harvest, or a once-a-year tradition. We tell you what’s happening around the world, when to experience it, and what makes that particular moment special.

Don’t Miss The Moment

People in colorful, ornate traditional costumes stand in a street parade, holding vibrant flags and banners with decorative designs.