Reasons To Visit South Africa
The most economical and by far the most popular way to experience South Africa is on a self drive. The roads are good, traffic tends to be light and driving is on the left.
Within easy driving distance of Cape Town, the valleys of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek have become known as 'The Winelands'. Here you can admire the manicured rows of green and russet vines and even stop to sample the local tipple.
Cape Town – one of the world’s great cities, Cape Town has excellent accommodation, is easy to explore and is the gateway to the Wine Regions and Garden Route. Cape Town is an ideal place to start your trip around South Africa.
Hermanus and Walker Bay, near Cape Town, are perhaps the best places in the world to spot whales from the shore (Jun-Dec). Whale watching trips from boats are also popular in South Africa.
Learn how Ghandi, Paul Kruger and Winston Churchill were all involved in the battle of Spioenkop, during the Boer War, or how a hundred British soldiers held off some 4,000 Zulus at Rorke’s Drift, and how nearly 1,800 were killed a few hours earlier at the battle of Isandlwana.
South Africa offers some of the best safari in the whole of Africa. One of the best places are the private reserves of Kruger Greater Park, where you can see the 'Big Five' (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo).
South Africa boasts some spectacular scenery across the whole country. These include the imposing Drakensberg Mountains, coastal views along the Garden Route, the impressive Blyde River Canyon and the vast Karoo.
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Plettenberg Bay, towards the eastern end of the Garden Route, is a playground for South Africa’s wealthy holidaymakers. There are many activities available as well as lots of great restaurants.
Whilst the guest house is simple we feel it offers excellent value within this sought after town of Plettenberg Bay.
Anlin offers excellent value within this sought after suburb of Plettenberg Bay. It is a great base for exploring the area, giving you a nice comfortable place to relax or stroll to the beach.
Whilst the guest house is simple we feel it offers excellent value within this sought after suburb of Plettenberg Bay and a great base for exploring the area.
Hunter's has all the refined exclusivity of an English country house, but set amidst beautiful African flowers and trees in the heart of the Garden Route.
Lairds Lodge (8km from Plettenberg Bay) is set in a private 24-acre estate with landscaped gardens. It's ideal for exploring the entire Garden route area from Wilderness to the Tsitsikamma forests.
Located on the Robberg Peninsula with wonderful views of the ocean, Periwinkle Guest Lodge has a nautical theme appropriate to its location. Sunny terraces lead into large airy...
Emily Moon River Lodge enjoys a tranquil setting high above the south bank of the Bitou River estuary, with the Outeniqua Mountains providing a stunning backdrop. Located just...
The Plettenberg enjoys an enviable location, on the edge of a cliff overlooking beautiful sweeping beach of Plettenberg Bay. The hotel luxuriates in a combination of English and...
Kurland is famous for helping to bring accessible polo to South Africa, and tries to make the appeal of the sport as comprehensive as possible, as well as attracting the top club and...
Set in the treetop canopy of the Tsitsikamma Forest, Tsala enjoys a unique setting with elevated, handcrafted suites connected by wooden walkways rising above the forest floor. ...
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