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Egypt vs South Africa: Best Time to Visit
Trying to choose between Egypt and South Africa? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.
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South Africa
Africa
Reverse seasons — perfect Dec for beaches.
Peak: January, February, October, November, December
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off-season
Month-by-month: which is better?
| Month | Egypt | South Africa | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | best | best | tie |
| February | best | best | tie |
| March | best | good | Egypt 🇪🇬 |
| April | good | good | tie |
| May | shoulder | shoulder | tie |
| June | off-season | good | South Africa 🇿🇦 |
| July | off-season | shoulder | South Africa 🇿🇦 |
| August | off-season | shoulder | South Africa 🇿🇦 |
| September | shoulder | good | South Africa 🇿🇦 |
| October | good | best | South Africa 🇿🇦 |
| November | best | best | tie |
| December | best | best | tie |
Pick Egypt 🇪🇬 if you're going in…
March
Sunrise visits to Karnak & Valley of the Kings dodge both heat and crowds.
Pick South Africa 🇿🇦 if you're going in…
June, July, August, September, October
Combine Cape Town in summer with Kruger only if you're okay with hotter, greener bush.
Months where both are equally good: January, February, April, May, November, December.