1. Celebrate ‘Madiba’
Nelson Mandela Day
18 July is International Nelson Mandela Day, so mark the occasion by learning more about ‘Madiba’ himself. Take a trip to Robben Island, join a tour of his childhood home in Qunu, and visit the Nelson Mandela Museum in Mthatha.
2. Slurp up a speciality
Knysna Oyster Festival, Western Cape
Every July the streets of Knysna are brought to life by the Oyster Festival, a ten-day celebration of the Western Cape’s finest catch – washed down with a glass (or three) of the local wineries’ finest.
3. Languish in the lake
Lake St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal
Humidity is at a low, rainfall is minimal – what better time to explore Lake St Lucia? Hire a bike, make your way out in a canoe, or just float off on a luxuriously sedentary fishing trip.
4. Have a flutter
Sun City, North West Province
Sun City is a little piece of Las Vegas in SA, with casino hotels, elaborate stage shows and even a ‘roaring lagoon’ that swells with artificial waves. Fabulously decadent.
5. Pick a winner
Vodacom Durban July , KwaZulu-Natal
The Durban July is South Africa’s answer to the Royal Ascot races, and one of South Africa’s premier sporting events. Get swept up in the nationwide excitement – can you pick the next big winner?