South Africa has the peculiarity of permitting you to have practically any vacation you prefer, or even to have 3 holidays in one! You could have a classical lazy beach vacation to start with, then choose some adventurous safaris and eco-hiking trails and then end off with some exceptional night life, cultural occasions and wine sampling. This information checks out all these possibilities.
When planning your journey to South Africa, the first thing you need to do is get your bearings. Safari land is in the north-western area of the country and is some hours' drive from Johannesburg or Durban. A flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town is about two 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 well-known Garden Route runs along the N2 seaside roadway of the eastern coastline. The Wine Route, also called Route 62, at some point crosses the N2. It is 850 kilometers long and ends in Port Elizabeth. On the west coastline, you have your N7 with the Namaqualand Flower Route, and Route 27, renowned for its open-air seafood dining establishments.
South Africa tours are practically all along these main axis.
Safaris in the north-western area of the country are great because they include the Kruger National Park, which is well-known. The rangers will take you for game drives aboard open-jeeps and likewise for game walks.
Whilst in the area, it might certainly be worthwhile to see the St Lucia Wetland Park in Kwazulu Natal; 280 km of virgin coastline and marshland that you can check out aboard little boats. The natural reserve is densley occupied with birds, crocodiles, hippos and turtles.
From here, it is a good idea to take a plane directly into Cape Town, and then choose whether you are want to go for "flowers and fish" along the west coast or for "wine and beach" along the east coast.
The west coast is less touristy than the east coastline. Here you can enjoy the Cedaberg Mountains with its acient rock art, and visit gorgeous coastal towns like Saldanha, Paternoster, Langebaan and Lambert's Bay. Along the way you can switch over to the R 27 and enjoy your seaside, outdoor bistros. Here crayfish is affordable and specifically good. All the fish is caught fresh daily, and it is most often cooked on an open fire for you. Traveling further north, you will end up in Namaqualand, which is a "mini-Namibia" of sorts. It has an arid climate and so you will have stunning dry weather throughout the year.
In springtime it does rain a little, and the dry land is totally changed with vibrant flowers that completely cover the ground along stretches of land.
According to the Guinness Book of Records, this area has the second mildest climate in the world, second only to Hawaii. In winter it is rarely colder the 10 degrees Celsius and in summertime it rarely is hotter than 29 degrees Celsius.
The Wine Route is eigh hundred and fifty kilometers long and you will be able to taste wine and do wine tasting classes in Robertson, Wellington and Tulbagh, just among others.
When planning your journey to South Africa, the first thing you need to do is get your bearings. Safari land is in the north-western area of the country and is some hours' drive from Johannesburg or Durban. A flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town is about two 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 well-known Garden Route runs along the N2 seaside roadway of the eastern coastline. The Wine Route, also called Route 62, at some point crosses the N2. It is 850 kilometers long and ends in Port Elizabeth. On the west coastline, you have your N7 with the Namaqualand Flower Route, and Route 27, renowned for its open-air seafood dining establishments.
South Africa tours are practically all along these main axis.
Safaris in the north-western area of the country are great because they include the Kruger National Park, which is well-known. The rangers will take you for game drives aboard open-jeeps and likewise for game walks.
Whilst in the area, it might certainly be worthwhile to see the St Lucia Wetland Park in Kwazulu Natal; 280 km of virgin coastline and marshland that you can check out aboard little boats. The natural reserve is densley occupied with birds, crocodiles, hippos and turtles.
From here, it is a good idea to take a plane directly into Cape Town, and then choose whether you are want to go for "flowers and fish" along the west coast or for "wine and beach" along the east coast.
The west coast is less touristy than the east coastline. Here you can enjoy the Cedaberg Mountains with its acient rock art, and visit gorgeous coastal towns like Saldanha, Paternoster, Langebaan and Lambert's Bay. Along the way you can switch over to the R 27 and enjoy your seaside, outdoor bistros. Here crayfish is affordable and specifically good. All the fish is caught fresh daily, and it is most often cooked on an open fire for you. Traveling further north, you will end up in Namaqualand, which is a "mini-Namibia" of sorts. It has an arid climate and so you will have stunning dry weather throughout the year.
In springtime it does rain a little, and the dry land is totally changed with vibrant flowers that completely cover the ground along stretches of land.
According to the Guinness Book of Records, this area has the second mildest climate in the world, second only to Hawaii. In winter it is rarely colder the 10 degrees Celsius and in summertime it rarely is hotter than 29 degrees Celsius.
The Wine Route is eigh hundred and fifty kilometers long and you will be able to taste wine and do wine tasting classes in Robertson, Wellington and Tulbagh, just among others.
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