Place to visit
Victoria Bay, South Africa: what it is and when to go
Victoria Bay is a place in Western Cape, South Africa (George, South Africa). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, 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
- Place in Western Cape, South Africa · Nature
- Where
- South Africa
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- PLZ Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), 283 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -34.00559, 22.54974
What it is and where
Victoria Bay is a place in Western Cape, South Africa (George, South Africa). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Africa: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in George, South Africa, where this site lists 14 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -34.00559, 22.54974; the nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)), 283 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 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 Victoria Bay is October to April.
- JanBest time14:02
- FebBest time13:13
- MarBest time12:15
- AprBest time11:09
- MayPossible10:14
- JunPossible9:45
- JulPossible9:57
- AugPossible10:44
- SepPossible11:48
- OctBest time12:52
- NovBest time13:48
- DecBest time14:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45. 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.
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
- Outeniqua Transport MuseumTransport and railway museum in George, South Africa8.5 km
- George MuseumMuseum10 km
- TierkopSummit10 km
- VandalenspiekMountain in South Africa12 km
- George PeakMountain in South Africa13 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 Victoria Bay?
It is a place in Western Cape, South Africa. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, 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 Victoria Bay?
October to April. In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45.
How do you get to Victoria Bay?
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 283 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 Outeniqua Transport Museum, George Museum, Tierkop. The rest is in the South Africa guide.
Keep reading
- George, South Africa14 places to see in and around George, South Africa, South Africa: Victoria Bay, Outeniqua Transport Museum, Bobbejaansberg. Best time: October to April.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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