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South Africa
Find the "big five"―elephant, rhinoceros, lion, buffalo, and leopard―on safari in South Africa. And find the best deals when you go during the winter low season. "Winter" in this case corresponds with the North American summer: The country sees cooler, less humid weather from June through September. South Africa's winter is a fantastic time to go on safari, as many animals are especially easy to spot during this season.
One of the best ways to put together a wildlife-watching trip is to purchase a package. And those seeking safari packages in South Africa will find much more palatable prices during low-season months. Gate 1 Travel, for example, offers a 10-night Classic South Africa package, including tours of Kruger National Park Game Reserve and Cape Town, for as little as $1,799 in July and August. The price jumps as high as $2,649 in January, February, and March.
We also spotted severely discounted rates at some of Cape Town's most famous and luxurious hotels. Nightly prices at Mount Nelson Hotel start at 3,730 ZAR (about $400 according to XE.com). In comparison, in January, we found weekday nightly prices starting at 6,575 ZAR (about $706). That's a jump in seasonal prices of more than 50%. 2inn1 Kensington, the number-one Cape Town hotel on TripAdvisor, also offers much lower rates during low season―roughly 20% lower. Nightly prices for a standard room jump from 1,450 ZAR (about $155) from May through August to 1,850 ZAR (about $198) from September through April.
Last year's: North Korea. It has been the most amazing trip of my life.
This year's: I'll leave for Japan in the end of July.
HongKong
