Where to chase the sun this winter: South Africa’s warmest escapes when the temperatures drop

South Africa’s varied climate means you do not have to leave the country to escape winter. Today it forms part of the UNESCO-listed iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa’s first World Heritage Site. Maputaland and Kosi Bay, KwaZulu-NatalNear South Africa’s northern border with Mozambique lies one of the country’s most overlooked winter destinations. Originally developed as an agricultural town before becoming one of South Africa’s premier safari gateways, it now attracts travellers throughout the year. Why South Africa’s warmest winter destinations workSouth Africa’s climate varies dramatically across the country.