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More and more Brits are choosing South Africa for their summer holiday
With the winter blues now in full swing, over a billion Brits will begin to book their next holiday in the sun this month, and according to an independent market research company, it looks like most Brits will be heading out to Spain and Portugal come springtime. But holiday bookings for locations further afield look to be on the increase, suggesting that Brits are slowly becoming more adventurous with their holidays.
One of the most popular long haul destinations for us Brits is South Africa. South Africa holidays offer travellers an astounding array of diversity, making it one of the most popular destinations in Africa. South Africa is so vast that it is often described as a world in one nation. Allow me to introduce you to some of South Africa’s incredible regions, giving you further insight into arguably one of the world’s greatest destinations.
Winelands – just an hour’s drive from Cape Town is the beautiful, wine growing region of the Cape. It is here where you will discover incredible natural beauty, rich in culture with some of the world’s finest wines. A trip to the winelands is a very popular destination for couples, exploring towns such as Wellington and Paarl, with their mountain backdrop, colourful vineyards and preserved Victorian buildings, makes a visit to the Winelands a very romantic and unique South African experience.
Kruger National Park – is South Africa’s largest safari park and is one of the largest safari parks on the continent. The Kruger National Park is famous for its excellent big five game safaris, including rarer sightings of cheetahs and African wild dogs.
Johannesburg – is known as the gateway to Africa, with many visitors beginning their journey here. Top attractions in Johannesburg include the gold mine with the world’s deepest pub 226 meters below the surface of the earth. The Apartheid Museum is an extremely powerful museum and is the leading tourist attraction, an obligatory stop for visitors and residents alike.
Sun City – is just a short drive from Johannesburg and is located in the heart of an ancient volcano. This is a resort which is a complex of hotels, casinos and golf courses and is often described as South Africa’s version of Las Vegas. Sun City is home to one of the world’s most challenging golf courses – the Gary Player golf course, which is home to the Nedbank Challenge. Previous winners of the Nedbank challenge include South African golfing legend Ernie Els, Darren Clarke, Sergio Garcia and current world number one Lee Westwood.
Panorama Route – if you like driving and getting from A to B, then the Panorama Route is a must. This route is abound with breathtaking views from natural wonders alongside the eastern slopes of the escarpment, with the scenery of the Drakensberg Mountains being some of the most dramatic and dynamic in South Africa.
No matter where you decide to do on you South Africa holidays, you will without question have the time of your life and will take with you memories which will last a lifetime.
Article submitted Friday, February 10, 2012 & read 5 times.
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