The Gauteng region has hot summers with occasional thunder storms and frosty winters, while the Eastern part enjoys mild winters. The Cape interior and Free State have similar weather conditions to Gauteng. The Western Cape has warm, dry summers and cold wet winters. Snowfall is limited to the highest mountains in South Africa. There are plenty to choose from and the choice is growing all the time.
Hikers follow adventure trails, drinking in the sparkling air.
Climbers scale the mountain peaks, and anglers stand thigh-high in freezing streams waiting for an elusive trout to snatch the fly. Popular options for the less energetic include bird-watching, snorkelling and hot air ballooning. Those in the know say that South Africa's near perfect climate provides ideal conditions for ballooning. What's more, it doesn't require the slightest exertion. All you do is climb aboard a basket, wait for lift off, relax and enjoy fabulous birds-eye views of the countryside.