Holiday Destinations In South Africa

By Kyle Olsen


It has to be stated that SA is among the very best countries for outstanding vacations and tours. This nation is one of the most diverse and vibrant as far as its inhabitants and the lots of different cultures are concerned. If you are considering including a tour to your holiday travel plan, then read on to discover a few of the fantastic things you can experience in South Africa.

It is thought to be one of the most beautiful places on earth because of the way the land changes itself every season. In spring the land goes from a dry, barren wasteland to a wonderland of color with beautiful wild flowers that blanket the once boring landscape.

For the history enthusiasts, why not go to the KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields. A great deal of SA history was written on these lands with the war of the British, the Boers and the Zulu. Some of the bloodiest fights were fought on this land such as the battle of Islandwana and Rorke's Drift, which spawned the timeless movie called "Zulu" in 1964. This stunning stretch of land is drenched in the blood, heart, courage and mystery of the old days, when "moving house" meant moving all you had in a covered wagon over treacherous country.

Still, for those who enjoy history and the wilderness, is the Drakensberg Mountains. Drakensberg translates to Dragon Mountain in Afrikaans. The Drakensberg is the Wild West of SA and is a beautiful, wild location. The range of mountains works as a border between Lesotho and the province of KwaZulu-Natal with the peaks reaching over a shocking 3,400 meters high. The location is well known for its hardy flora and a few of the most spectacular falls you will may ever see. Among these falls is the 2nd tallest worldwide. Measuring an awe inspiring 850m drop! It is called the Tugela Falls. This is an exceptional vacation spot which has many hotels and holiday resorts for family enjoyment and relaxation. While you stay at one of the hotels or resorts, the whole family can enjoy fishing, hiking, horse riding and water rafting.

A South African tours type vacation is not complete without experiencing the Cape Winelands. For all wine lovers on vacation in SA, this is a must! Some of the very best towns to visit 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 picturesque farmlands around. Some even have small ranch house restaurant's on the property, and even actually actually the tables laid out in the vineyards, among the grape vines. Once you have enjoyed your delicious lunch, you can buy wine straight from the ranch stall you are visiting. It genuinely is an experience well worth the trip!

In a nutshell, deciding to go the tour group type of holidaying can be just as satisfying and pleasurable as choosing on a self drive holiday. The upside to a tour is that you don't need GPS or maps to get around since the 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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