South Africa has the peculiarity of allowing you to have practically any vacation you prefer, or even to have 3 vacations in one! You might have a classic lazy beach holiday to start with, and then go for some adventurous safaris and eco-hiking trails and then end off with some exceptional night life, cultural occasions and wine sampling. This article discovers all these possibilities.
When planning your journey to SA, the first thing you need to do is get your bearings. Safari land is in the north-western part of the country and is some hours' drive from Johannesburg or Durban. A flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town is about 2 hours long. From Cape Town you have 2 coastlines, the warm Indian Ocean to the east, and the cool Atlantic Ocean to the west
The popular Garden Route runs along the N2 seaside roadway of the east coastline. The Wine Route, also known as Route 62, sometime crosses the N2. It is eight hundred and fifty kilometers long and ends in PE. On the west coast, you have your N7 with the Namaqualand Flower Route, and Route 27, renowned for its outdoor seafood bistros.
South Africa tours are almost all along these primary axis.
Safaris in the north-western part of the country are excellent because they include the Kruger National Park, which is world famous. When seeing this area, you can expect luxury lodges that are artfully done so so that they blend completely with the surrounding savannah. They frequently have Spas with open air massages and Jacuzzis. The rangers will take you for game drives aboard open-jeeps and also for game walks. They are extremely experienced regarding animal habits and so you security is ensured, despite the fact that you might have a lion or rhino at arm's length, and without any fence in between!
Whilst in the area, it could certainly be worth your while to go to the St Lucia Wetland Park in Kwazulu Natal; 280 km of virgin coastline and marshland that you can see aboard little boats. The natural reserve is highly populated with birds, turtles, crocodiles and hippos.
From here, it is a good idea to take a plane directly to Cape Town, and then choose whether you are want to go for "flowers and fish" along the west coastline or for "wine and beach" along the eastern coast.
The west coast is less touristy than the eastern coast. Here you can appreciate the Cedaberg Mountains with its centuries old rock art, and visit stunning seaside towns like Saldanha, Paternoster, Langebaan and Lambert's Bay. Along the way you can switch over to the R 27 and appreciate seaside, outdoor dining establishments.
In the spring it does rain a little, and the arid land is completely changed with colorful flowers that totally cover the ground along stretches of land.
The East coast, on the other hand, provides wine and warm, swimmable seas. According to the Guinness Book of Records, this location has the 2nd mildest climate on the planet, second just to Hawaii. In winter, it is rarely colder the 10 degrees Celsius and in summertime it rarely is hotter than 29 degrees Celsius. Here you can check out the towns of Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay and Nature's Valley.
The Wine Route is 850 kilometers long and you will be able to taste wine and do wine tasting courses in Robertson, Wellington and Tulbagh, just to name a few.
When planning your journey to SA, the first thing you need to do is get your bearings. Safari land is in the north-western part of the country and is some hours' drive from Johannesburg or Durban. A flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town is about 2 hours long. From Cape Town you have 2 coastlines, the warm Indian Ocean to the east, and the cool Atlantic Ocean to the west
The popular Garden Route runs along the N2 seaside roadway of the east coastline. The Wine Route, also known as Route 62, sometime crosses the N2. It is eight hundred and fifty kilometers long and ends in PE. On the west coast, you have your N7 with the Namaqualand Flower Route, and Route 27, renowned for its outdoor seafood bistros.
South Africa tours are almost all along these primary axis.
Safaris in the north-western part of the country are excellent because they include the Kruger National Park, which is world famous. When seeing this area, you can expect luxury lodges that are artfully done so so that they blend completely with the surrounding savannah. They frequently have Spas with open air massages and Jacuzzis. The rangers will take you for game drives aboard open-jeeps and also for game walks. They are extremely experienced regarding animal habits and so you security is ensured, despite the fact that you might have a lion or rhino at arm's length, and without any fence in between!
Whilst in the area, it could certainly be worth your while to go to the St Lucia Wetland Park in Kwazulu Natal; 280 km of virgin coastline and marshland that you can see aboard little boats. The natural reserve is highly populated with birds, turtles, crocodiles and hippos.
From here, it is a good idea to take a plane directly to Cape Town, and then choose whether you are want to go for "flowers and fish" along the west coastline or for "wine and beach" along the eastern coast.
The west coast is less touristy than the eastern coast. Here you can appreciate the Cedaberg Mountains with its centuries old rock art, and visit stunning seaside towns like Saldanha, Paternoster, Langebaan and Lambert's Bay. Along the way you can switch over to the R 27 and appreciate seaside, outdoor dining establishments.
In the spring it does rain a little, and the arid land is completely changed with colorful flowers that totally cover the ground along stretches of land.
The East coast, on the other hand, provides wine and warm, swimmable seas. According to the Guinness Book of Records, this location has the 2nd mildest climate on the planet, second just to Hawaii. In winter, it is rarely colder the 10 degrees Celsius and in summertime it rarely is hotter than 29 degrees Celsius. Here you can check out the towns of Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay and Nature's Valley.
The Wine Route is 850 kilometers long and you will be able to taste wine and do wine tasting courses in Robertson, Wellington and Tulbagh, just to name a few.
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