Place to visit
Dumbe, South Africa: what it is and when to go
Dumbe is a mountain in Afrique du Sud in South Africa, at 2,063 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is January to March, a short season because of the altitude. In December there are 13 h 48 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 12. 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
- Mountain in Afrique du Sud · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- South Africa
- Elevation
- 2,063 m
- Best time
- January to March.
- Nearest airport
- DUR Durban, 226 km as the crow flies
- Prominence
- 235.9 m
- Coordinates
- -28.5242, 29.1575
What it is and where
Dumbe is a mountain in Afrique du Sud in South Africa, at 2,063 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.
Its coordinates are -28.5242, 29.1575; the nearest main airport is King Shaka International Airport (DUR, Durban), 226 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Prominence
- 235.9 m
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 Dumbe is January to March, and the season is short because it sits at 2,063 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBest time13:38
- FebBest time12:59
- MarBest time12:12
- AprPossible11:19
- MayBetter not10:35
- JunBetter not10:12
- JulBetter not10:21
- AugBetter not10:59
- SepBetter not11:50
- OctBetter not12:42
- NovBetter not13:27
- DecPossible13:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 48 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 12. 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 | January to March | April and December |
| Mountains | January to March | April and December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Dumbe 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
- Sterkfontein Dam Nature ReserveNature reserve in West State, South Africa15 km
- ManyenyezaMountain in South Africa15 km
- RensburgskopMountain in South Africa19 km
- Love Lions Alive SanctuaryWith kids · Wildlife19 km
- MoorddraaiMountain in South Africa23 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 Dumbe?
It is a mountain in Afrique du Sud 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 Dumbe?
January to March, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,063 m the season is shorter than lower down. In December there are 13 h 48 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 12.
How do you get to Dumbe?
The nearest main airport is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), 226 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 Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve, Manyenyeza, Rensburgskop. The rest is in the South Africa guide.
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