Have you always dreamt of a fun-filled winter holiday frolicking in the snow with your family but don’t want to see your hard-earned rands disappear with our exchange rate? The good news is that you don’t have to plan an overseas trip, In South Africa snow is relatively rare but can still be found in a few places during our winter months from June to early September. Here are some of the best places to catch a glimpse of snow in South Africa . 1.
The Drakensberg Both the Northern and Southern Drakensberg offer snowy escapes. Places like Royal Natal National Park, Cathedral Peak, Sani Pass and Underberg often get snow during winter. 2.
Cederberg Mountains The Cederberg mountain range occasionally sees snow during the winter, particularly on the higher peaks. 3. Matroosberg Located near Ceres, Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve is a popular spot for snow.
It usually gets a good amount of snow in the winter months and snow-seekers can visit from Cape Town to enjoy a day in the snow. 4. Sutherland Known for its extremely cold temperatures, Sutherland in the Northern Cape turns into a winter wonderland, especially around the Roggeveld Mountains.
5. Hogsback The picturesque village of Hogsback in the Eastern Cape is known for its forests and occasional snowfall during the winter months. 6.
Lesotho Although Lesotho is technically another country, it is surrounded by South Africa and is known for its mountains, which frequently see heavy snow in winter. The best places are Mokhot.
