Don’t be distorted, we’ve got your December holiday sorted!
By Stacey-Lee Stewart
Without doubt, South Africa completely embodies the term ‘Rainbow Nation’ and if you’re into sun-drenched vineyards, far-reaching coastlines, abundant wildlife then this is your local paradise.
WHAT TO DO THIS DECEMBER?
There are a vast range of activities and things to do this festive season.
The ‘Mother City’ aka. Cape Town makes for an awesome base with the likes of Table Mountain and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront as well as a fantastic choice of bars, shops and restaurants all within walking distance of each other. Stand on the continent’s tip at Cape Point, a World Heritage Site, with buck, baboons and zebra, ending in sheer cliffs towering 200m above sea level. Take a short ferry trip from Cape Town to Robben Island or take the cable car up Table Mountain, our famous flat-topped mountain is one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
One of our greatest attractions is the big five in their natural environment: elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino and leopard. They’re elusive beasts but you can almost guarantee great sightings on a game drive with a ranger at Kruger National Park.
Hike the trails in the Drakensberg passing ancient yellowwood trees and Bushmen cave art or explore the arid Namaqualand region that explodes with colour when wild flowers blanket the landscape. You can take to the waves at Jeffrey’s Bay near Port Elizabeth, which is home to Supertubes – considered by some surfers as the world’s best right hand point break.
The KwaZulu-Natal coast offers superb conditions for underwater exploration. Sodwana Bay near Durban is a popular base for reef dives amongst turtles and tropical fish, while Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks further south are superb for sharks and shipwrecks… the list goes on.
TIPS to plan your last minute local holiday getaway on a budget:
- Pick your place (choose whether you’re driving or flying)
- Look for accommodation (hotels, guest houses, self-catering or resorts)
- Skimp to splurge (eat-in & out wisely, visit free entry sites/entertainment, use public transport.)
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Whatever you fancy, our country has it! Don’t hesitate, it’s not too late!
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