Timing makes all the difference. June through November brings southern Right whales into the De Hoop Nature Reserve on South Africa’s whale coast to calve and mate. Franchhoek is full of vibrant floral displays and lush greenery throughout the vineyards. Weather is warm, sunny, and comfortable. Great time for hiking, biking, and exploring. Cape Town offers comfortable temperatures, blooms of wildflowers, and world class cuisine. Timbavati is spectacular from June through November with wildlife concentrated around water sources. Great viewing of Kruger’s Big 5 animals