EllenS, Congrats on your trip! My wife and I have been to South Africa about two years ago. You should no doubt take in Cape Town. There's so much there to see/do. Many tours in and around Cape Town. Do a google search on Cape Town and you will see what I mean. Also, if you can take a drive down the coast. Simons Town, there's penguins there. You must go down and walk to "Cape of Good Hope" The beaches are priceless in southern South Africa. We went in December and the weather was wonderful. Remember this, South Africa is as far south of the Equator as the Carolinas are north of the Equator, but with opposite seasons. There's so much to tell you. Did you know that South Africa has two snow ski areas, they ski in July and August.

Enjoy your trip.

Greg, A proud owner of an Island Spirit 401 Cat.