South Africa has been voted as one of the most popular holiday destinations on the planet with a culture as diverse as its people. We are the Rainbow Nation for a reason and a holiday trip to our sunny country should be at the top of your holiday destination itinerary! We have compiled a short list of ideas for you in the article below. Alas, we would list all our wondrous virtues if we could, but there simply isn't enough space or time to do so. Enjoy anyway...
Your South African holiday will be one you will remember for years to come. This stunning country was not crowned the Jewel of Africa for nothing! With it's amazing fauna and flora and wide open spaces, lush wilderness as far as the eye can see (in some of our countries most world famous Nation parks and Wildlife Reserves) and beaches to rival even the most pretty of California, you will have a holiday experience of a life time! I haven't the space to tell you about some of the most historical landmarks, but I will say that it's a journey into the past well worth taking. And no holiday to SA is done without a trip down one of the many wine routes to see some of the world's most renowned wine estates.
Speaking of the coast, when you visit South Africa, you have to make time to visit some of the beaches. We have 3 "Blue Flag" beaches in and around the Cape. They are some of the cleanest, whitest and most beautiful beaches in the world. The water temperature will depend on which beach you visit, so be aware of that. For example, along the West Coast, the waters are freezing but great for surfing, if you are brave enough, and in Gordon's Bay, the water is warm and pleasant to swim in. When you visit and are with a tour guide, then he or she will advise you regarding warm and cold water beaches. If you are traveling on your own, then Google will be a huge help, but then so will the Capetonians, if you ask someone, as they are very friendly and laid back.
Another "landmark" of Cape Town is the V&A (Victoria and Alfred) Waterfront, which has a massive shopping center with a huge and very diverse, food court. It sports its own massive Ferris wheel, with a VIP car. At the waterfront there is a tonne to do, like the indoor craft market, the scratch patch (where you can dig around for semi-precious stones and you can purchase by the bucketful!) There are boat rides and chopper flips available, as well as shark cage diving. At night, the waterfront transforms into a wonderland of sound and light as the restaurants fill up and live bands can be heard everywhere. You can even book a meal on a floating restaurant and enjoy the waterfront view from the deck of a boat.
Some other things to consider are visiting some other wonderful and historic landmarks. The kids won't get bored if you take them to Oudtshoorn and visit the ostrich show farms where they can ride one of these massive flightless birds. You can buy ostrich eggs (empty, of course) and decorate them yourself, or buy one already hand painted by the locals. They are really beautiful souvenirs to take home. You can also visit the Cango Caves and the Cango Wild Life Ranch where the kids will be captivated by the natural wonders on show. The kids will love it and so will you. The Cango Caves make for some of the most stunning photographs ever. The natural rock formations are lit up with colored lights as the rest of the cave is plunged into a fathomless darkness, to showcase each section of the cave walls. And yes there is a restaurant and souvenir shop so you can have a bite to eat after the tour and get something to take home and show your friends.
Your South African holiday will be one you will remember for years to come. This stunning country was not crowned the Jewel of Africa for nothing! With it's amazing fauna and flora and wide open spaces, lush wilderness as far as the eye can see (in some of our countries most world famous Nation parks and Wildlife Reserves) and beaches to rival even the most pretty of California, you will have a holiday experience of a life time! I haven't the space to tell you about some of the most historical landmarks, but I will say that it's a journey into the past well worth taking. And no holiday to SA is done without a trip down one of the many wine routes to see some of the world's most renowned wine estates.
Speaking of the coast, when you visit South Africa, you have to make time to visit some of the beaches. We have 3 "Blue Flag" beaches in and around the Cape. They are some of the cleanest, whitest and most beautiful beaches in the world. The water temperature will depend on which beach you visit, so be aware of that. For example, along the West Coast, the waters are freezing but great for surfing, if you are brave enough, and in Gordon's Bay, the water is warm and pleasant to swim in. When you visit and are with a tour guide, then he or she will advise you regarding warm and cold water beaches. If you are traveling on your own, then Google will be a huge help, but then so will the Capetonians, if you ask someone, as they are very friendly and laid back.
Another "landmark" of Cape Town is the V&A (Victoria and Alfred) Waterfront, which has a massive shopping center with a huge and very diverse, food court. It sports its own massive Ferris wheel, with a VIP car. At the waterfront there is a tonne to do, like the indoor craft market, the scratch patch (where you can dig around for semi-precious stones and you can purchase by the bucketful!) There are boat rides and chopper flips available, as well as shark cage diving. At night, the waterfront transforms into a wonderland of sound and light as the restaurants fill up and live bands can be heard everywhere. You can even book a meal on a floating restaurant and enjoy the waterfront view from the deck of a boat.
Some other things to consider are visiting some other wonderful and historic landmarks. The kids won't get bored if you take them to Oudtshoorn and visit the ostrich show farms where they can ride one of these massive flightless birds. You can buy ostrich eggs (empty, of course) and decorate them yourself, or buy one already hand painted by the locals. They are really beautiful souvenirs to take home. You can also visit the Cango Caves and the Cango Wild Life Ranch where the kids will be captivated by the natural wonders on show. The kids will love it and so will you. The Cango Caves make for some of the most stunning photographs ever. The natural rock formations are lit up with colored lights as the rest of the cave is plunged into a fathomless darkness, to showcase each section of the cave walls. And yes there is a restaurant and souvenir shop so you can have a bite to eat after the tour and get something to take home and show your friends.
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