South Africa is set to stage the eighth edition of the Women's T20 World Cup February 10 to 26.

Australian skipper Meg Lanning said her team is getting used to the "new climate" in South Africa and is "pumped" for the World Cup.

"It’s great to be here, we’ve been looking forward to this tournament for a while.

"We’ve spent a couple of days getting used to the new climate – it’s pretty hot here – and there’s some amazing things to see and experience.

"We’re pumped to be here, World Cups are always massive to be a part of and we’re looking forward to taking on everyone else in our pool and hopefully, playing well."

All captains spoke about the "awesome" South African experience and shared their excitement ahead of the event.

Indian leader Harmanpreet Kaur spoke about replicating the success of the under-19 team, that won the T20 World Cup last month in the African nation.

"After watching the U19 World Cup, we are motivated to do what they have done," Kaur said.

"They have motivated us to do well, they have done it and we have not done it yet.

"It was a very special moment for all of us and after watching the U19s many of the girls back home will also want to play cricket and that’s always our aim to motivate young girls who can come and play cricket."

The Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, Boland Park in Paarl and St George’s Park in Gqeberha I set to host the Women’s T20 World Cup.

Hosts South Africa is scheduled to take on Sri Lanka on February 10.

Australia are the defending T20 World Cup champions.