South Africa Luxury Travel Deals in July and August.

While July and August are regarded as "peak" summer travel months in the Northern hemisphere, on the other side of the globe July and August are "off peak" winter travel months. Those who are prepared to head south for our summer can often find some great travel deals and savings. South Africa is no exception where good value can be found particularly at the luxury end of the market. In fact game viewing in many of South Africa's National Parks and Private Game Reserves is often very good during July and August. Winters in Cape Town can be windy and rainy at times but temperatures are still relatively mild averaging around 64F during the day and dropping down to around 45F at night.

There are two ways in which off season (also known as low season) travelers to South Africa can save. Firstly, many South African hotels and lodges offer a low season rate for travel during these months. In many cases the rate is about 25% less than the usual peak season rate. For example the 5 Star Cape Grace Hotel in Cape Town quotes a rate of Rand 5100 per room per night for a twin room in Peak Season but the rate drops to Rand 4075 per room per night in low season. Private Game Lodges often operate a similar rate structure. Guests at the luxurious Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge pay a per person rate of Rand 5150 per night in high season which drops to Rand 4100 per person per night in low season.

The second way travelers save is with "low season specials". Many South African hotels and lodges offer additional incentives during the off season to help drive business. Take for example Lions Sands Private Game Reserve, a superb game reserve located in the Sabi Sands region of the greater Kruger Park (an area renown for good game viewing). During low season guests who stay for 3 nights at Lion Sands (and pay the low season rate) can avail of a 3 night complimentary stay at the Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel in Cape Town. Yes, that's 3 free nights hotel accommodation in Cape Town ! Other luxury properties have similar deals, the 5 Star Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa in Knysna on South Africa's Garden Route offers guest's who stay 2 nights in low seasonthe opportunity to spend a 3rd night for free !

Many of these specials however are subject to availability and in most cases the offer must be taken up at the time of making the original booking. Details of these deals are often not listed on the hotel or lodges own websites and in many cases are distributed only to tour operators and travel specialists who focus on Southern Africa. Here at TravelSpark we receive regular updates on all South African travel specials. If anyone is interested in learning more about these offers please a drop a quick e-mail to us at info@travelspark.com requesting travel specials and we will send a list to you.