Experiences in Africa

A Guide To South African Holidays And Tours

Although South Africa may have become synonymous with its warm Mediterranean climate coupled with azure coastlines and the infamously beautiful, Table Mountain in Cape Town; it boasts countless other premium destinations. The available selection of South African Holiday and tours meets almost every need, from fun-filled adventures for the entire family, to romantic escapes for couples in need of a luxurious break.

For adventure lovers, safaris provide exhilarating day tours or lengthy retreats to clifftop lodges or luxury accommodation. Private Game Lodges in Limpopo, boast unforgettable travelviews of the lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and the majestic elephant. A stay in Gansbaai on South Africa's east coast, provides numerous shark cage diving sites as well as historical caves where visitors can submerge themselves in fascinating underground pools.

It is easy to understand why South African is often referred to as, the "Rainbow Nation". Its eleven official languages are one of the many factors which add to the colour of its landscape, along with its fascinating people of different dialects and tribes.For those who wish to discover the historical value of South Africa, a popular tourist destination is the iconic, Robben Island off the Cape coastline.

The island is centred on commemorating the political prisoners of the apartheid regime, one of which was former South African president, Nelson Mandela. Travellers who wish to indulge in a more cultural holiday experience, can visit the preserved Zulu homesteads of Kwazulu-Natal and explore time-old traditions of the great warrior, King Shaka. The essence of the Zulu nation lies in its traditional heritage which has been passed down through word-of-mouth over centuries of both war and peace.

The Garden Route, which finds its beginnings in the Western Cape, stretches lazily through to the Tsitsikamma forest, where, as if captured from a scene in a fairytale, indigenous flora and fauna live bountifully in their natural habitats. Along the route are numerous destinations where travellers searching for a peaceful retreat can bask in the organic ambience and beauty of South Africa.

For those who tend to travel with the whole family in tow, there are plenty of entertainment venues which encapsulate almost everything that a family would possibly wish to do while on vacation. Venues of this kind include Gold Reef City in Johannesburg. Here, there are various indoor and outdoor facilities for both adults and children, as well as a prestigious, lavishly embellished hotel.

A geographical look at South Africa's nine provinces will reveal the diversity of its eleven official languages ranging from the oscillating sounds of the Xhosa tongue, to the maternal language of the Venda speakers. Upon the words of these languages, the country has become a premium tourism destination offering the most beautiful South African holidays and tours.

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