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Africa and South Africa in particular offer more variety in location choices than anyone could reasonably expect. From savannah to mountain ranges; from desert to jungle; from farmland to unspoilt wilderness; third world to first and everywhere in between, we can source the perfect environment for a production. Inside, outside, rain, wind, sunshine and snow - that place in your mind is already in our database.

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Airports and Time-zones

South Africa's two primary international airports, Cape Town International and Johannesburg International (now Oliver Tambo International) can both be reached in approximately 10 to 14 hours from Europe and in about 18 to 20 hours from the US and Canada. The entire country falls within the time zone + 2 hours GMT.

Languages

Although, there are eleven official languages, English is widespread and all business dealings can be easily conducted in this language.

Climate

South Africa lies in the southern hemisphere, so winters and summers are at opposite times to that of the north. Basically, South Africa enjoys a warm dry climate with moderate rainfalls at the coastal areas.

region map of South Africa

Climate by Region:

Northern areas of the country (including Johannesburg)

Summer from October to March:

  • Average Temperature: min 13°C / max 25°C
  • Rainfall - Monthly average: 100mm (afternoon thunder showers)
  • Rainfall - Average days per month over 1mm: 13
  • Mid-summer shooting day of 14 hours - sunrise: 05h14 | sunset: 19h01

Winter from April to September:

  • Average Temperature: min 6°C / max 19°C
  • Rainfall - Monthly average: 18mm
  • Rainfall - Average days per month over 1mm: 3.5
  • Mid-winter shooting day of 10 hours - sunrise: 06h55 | sunset: 17h25

Southern and Western areas of the country (including the Cape)

Summers from October to March (dry and hot),

  • Average Temperature: min 14°C / max 25°C
  • Rainfall - Monthly average: 19mm
  • Rainfall - Average days per month over 1mm: 6
  • Mid-summer shooting day of 14 hours - sunrise: 05h30 | sunset: 20h00

Winters from April to September (cool and wet coastal fronts from Atlantic).

  • Average Temperature: min 9°C / max 20°C
  • Rainfall - Monthly average: 67mm
  • Rainfall - Average days per month over 1mm: 11
  • Mid-winter shooting day of 10 hours - sunrise: 07h50 | sunset: 17h45

Kwa-Zulu/East coast (Durban: primary port city)

Summer from October to March (hot and wet)

  • Average Temperature: min 20°C / max 27°C
  • Rainfall - Monthly average: 113mm
  • Rainfall - Average days per month over 1mm: 15
  • Mid-summer shooting day of 14 hours - sunrise: 05h00 | sunset: 19h00

Winters from April to September (drier than summer and very mild)

  • Average Temperature: min 14°C / max 24°C
  • Rainfall - Monthly average: 56mm
  • Rainfall - Average days per month over 1mm: 7
  • Mid-winter shooting day of 10 hours - sunrise: 06h50 | sunset: 17h00
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