South Africa is a terrific holiday destination that has plenty to offer to you. From incredible wildlife and fabulous cuisines to exciting adventure sports, you are surely in for a great time in this colourful country. Beyond the promise of a delightful leisure holiday, South Africa is fast emerging as an economic powerhouse. One of the largest economies in the world, South Africa is attracting entrepreneurs, business leaders and corporate honchos from all over the world. All in all, South Africa sits pretty as a destination of choice for all – be it a holiday maker looking for unique experiences or a business man flying in to push his commercial interests.
Not surprisingly, there is sustained demand for business class tickets to South Africa. Turkish Airlines, Air France, KLM, and Emirates are some of the carriers offering business class travel to South Africa from London. British Airways works in collaboration with Air France and flies till Paris. Virgin Atlantic and South African Airways are two of the few airlines offering direct, non-stop flights to Johannesburg. If you fly direct from Heathrow, you can reach Johannesburg in around 11hrs. At the time writing, a business class seat from LHR to Johannesburg with Southall Travel was available at around £1450. You can call us to find out about latest deals, discounts, and upgrades available on the route. Top Destinations in South AfricaSouth Africa promises and delivers a motley collection of unique experiences. With a flat-topped mountain situated slap-bang in the middle of the city, lush foliage punctuating it generously and lovely blue waters around it, Cape Town is widely considered the most beautiful urban settlement this side of the hemisphere. Durban, the cultural capital of South Africa, will impress you with its terrific melange of various ethnicities and their respective contributions to the city’s character, perhaps best reflected in the food served here. East London, some 1000 kilometres from Cape Town, has a spectacular shoreline lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. You will love the city’s sub-tropical climate. Johannesburg is a bustling metropolis and the economic engine of Africa, with some famous tourist sites. Kruger National Park, with nearly 2 million hectares of land, assures an unmatchable wildlife experience to you. Best Time to Visit South AfricaYou can fly to South Africa any time of the year, due to its varying regional climates. Cape Town can be visited in the summer months of November to February as the region has a temperate Mediterranean climate. For game viewing, the best time to visit is the dry season of June to September. This is also a good time to book tickets to Durban. You can enjoy the sight of blooming flowers on the Garden Route in spring (August-September). Airports in South AfricaSouth Africa is a well connected country and boasts a number of international airports. Johannesburg’s O. R. Tambo International Airport is the busiest in the country and is the main hub for South Africa's largest international carrier, South African Airways (SAA). British Airways, Emirates, KLM, Virgin Atlantic and Etihad are other carriers serving O. R. Tambo. Several airlines connect London with Johannesburg. Cape Town International Airport is the second largest airport with more than 8 million passengers using it each year. Durban is connected to the world by the King Shaka International Airport.