South Africa is a place of enormous diversity and natural beauty. There is just so much to do and see. From the attractions in the Cape like Table Mountain, all the way to the Limpopo province that boasts the Kruger National Park, no matter the where you are, there endless fun winter holidays.

The Western Cape is home to the oldest city - Cape Town, and is over-flowing with magnificence.
The business hub can be found in Gauteng, where millions inhabit Johannesburg and Pretoria.
KwaZulu Natal is South Africa's playground; all year round the climate is warm along the coast.

• Whale Watching - Whale season commences half-way through June and goes on until about November. Southern Right Whales can be photographed or simply viewed as these enormous beasts grace the coastline.
• Namaqualand - From mid-winter the wild flowers begin to bloom. This exhibition takes places along the west coast of South Africa.
• Sardine Run - KwaZulu Natal places host to the phenomenon that is the Sardine Run. Millions of sardines migrate up the coast from the Eastern Cape and with them a multitude of predators are attracted. Sharks, birds and game fish are all in hot pursuit. You can snorkel, scuba dive or simply watch from the beach or a boat.
• Sharks - Seal Island is always a fantastic outing to view the Great White Sharks, as they are always more lively during the winter months. You can view them from the surface (safely), or if you're looking to get up close and personal you can do a bit of Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai or Mossel Bay.
• Hiking - On a sunny winters day its exquisite to a bit of hiking. Because of the decrease in temperature during winter, you don't need to be up before dawn to evade the heat of the sun. The hikes are then more enjoyable, you can hike for longer and the sights are just more beautiful when you're not burning up.
• White Water rafting - During the cooler months, the Cape rivers aren't as dried up, along for more exhilaration on the rapids.
• Game Sighting - the dry season makes for great game viewing. The tall grasses are not there for the animals to hide behind. The waterholes are more populated and the heat isn't so scorching. Night time can get a little chilly so make sure you have the appropriate attire for the evening cold.
• Kirstenbosch – The Protea Garden is outstanding during winter. The conebushes, the proteas and the serrurias are in full flowering and it's just a fantastic experience.
• Beach Capacity - During winter, the beaches aren't as packed and its easier to relaxed without being too squashed. However in the Cape, the water is freezing cold, so only the brave go swimming. In KZN the waters are still warm so bathing is still a good idea

South Africa offers the chance to experience an awesome safari, breathtaking scenery, beach hotels, mountain retreats and much, much more. With so much to do South Africa is the perfect destination for fun winter holidays.Optima Holidays has hotels and resorts in all the prime spots from the Cape to KZN to the Limpopo Province. With such a great sub-tropical climate, it's no wonder millions travel SA during the winter months.