Place to visit
Vaalkoppies, South Africa: what it is and when to go
Vaalkoppies is a summit in South Africa (Beaufort West), at 891 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 14 h 07 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 53. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Africa: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- South Africa
- Elevation
- 891 m
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- PLZ Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), 333 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -32.3744, 22.6138
What it is and where
Vaalkoppies is a summit in South Africa (Beaufort West), at 891 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Africa: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Beaufort West, where this site lists 7 more places to see, 5.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -32.3744, 22.6138; the nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)), 333 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in South Africa. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Vaalkoppies is October to April.
- JanBest time13:54
- FebBest time13:09
- MarBest time12:14
- AprBest time11:12
- MayPossible10:20
- JunPossible9:53
- JulPossible10:04
- AugPossible10:48
- SepPossible11:49
- OctBest time12:49
- NovBest time13:42
- DecBest time14:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 07 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 53. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | October to April | May to September |
| Mountains | October to April | May to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Vaalkoppies has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to South Africa
To enter South Africa there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with two blank pages and 30 days to spare”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the South Africa checklist. Currency: South African rand (ZAR); plugs: Type M and N · 230 V · 50 Hz (its own adapter: the large plug with three round pins); emergencies: 10111 police · 10177 ambulance · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- KatjieskopSummit3.4 km
- Beaufort West MuseumMuseum3.9 km
- SkipbergMountain in the Koup, Karoo, South Africa20 km
- Gert AdriaanskopSummit28 km
- DriekopSummit31 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the South Africa guide.
More in South Africa: Nature
- Cape of Good Hope: headland of Cape Peninsula, South Africa
- Table Mountain: mountain in Cape Town, South Africa
- Cape Agulhas: headland in the Western Cape, South Africa, the southernmost point of mainland Africa
- Kruger National Park: national park in South Africa
- Richtersveld: desert in South Africa
- ISimangaliso Wetland Park: protected area
Every South Africa place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vaalkoppies?
It is a summit in South Africa. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Africa: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Vaalkoppies?
October to April. In December there are 14 h 07 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 53.
How do you get to Vaalkoppies?
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 333 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around South Africa is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the South Africa map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Katjieskop, Beaufort West Museum, Skipberg. The rest is in the South Africa guide.
Keep reading
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