Friday, 2 August 2013

Holiday Locations In SA

By Kyle Olsen


It has to be said that SA is one of the very best countries for spectacular holidays and tours. This nation is among the most vibrant and diverse as far as its inhabitants and the many different cultures are concerned. Keep reading to learn about some of the remarkable things you can experience in South Africa if you are thinking about including a tour to your vacation schedule.

For those looking for unique tour locations, something a little off the beaten track, then perhaps you should look into checking out Namaqualand. Because of the way the land transforms itself every season, it is thought to be one of the most gorgeous places on earth. In spring the land goes from a dry, barren wasteland to a wonderland of color with charming wild flowers that blanket the when bland landscape. It is a sight to behold and makes for the most stunning photographs.

A lot of South African history was written on these lands with the war of the British, the Boers and the Zulu. Some of the bloodiest skirmishes raged on this land, such as the battle of Islandwana and Rorke's Drift, which spawned the timeless motion picture called Zulu in 1964.

Still, for those who like history and the wilderness, is the Drakensberg Mountains. Drakensberg means Dragon Mountain in Afrikaans. The Drakensberg is the Wild West of South Africa and is a lovely, wild place.

A South African tours style vacation is not complete without experiencing the Cape Winelands. For all wine lovers on holiday in SA, this is a must! Some of the very best towns to check out are Stellenbosch, Franschoek, Paarl and Durbanville Hills. Wine tours and cheese and wine festivals are run at some of the finest of the Capes wine estates, depending on the time of year, and offer some of the most beautiful farmlands around. Some even have tiny ranch house restaurant's on the property, and even actually actually the tables laid out in the vineyards, amongst the grape vines. Once you have enjoyed your tasty lunch, you can purchase wine directly from the ranch stall you are lunching at. It really is an experience well worth the trip!

In a nutshell, deciding to go the tour group type of holidaying can be just as delightful and satisfying as choosing on a self drive vacation. The benefit to a tour is that you do not need GPS or maps to get around as your guide will know precisely where to go and exactly how to get there. It's different, and just as enjoyable, so think about it for the next time you visit SA.




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