Just need to get away from it all? You don’t need to go far to get into a holiday
state of mind. Local getaways are plentiful and range from adventurous to relaxing.
Just a two-hour flight from Johannesburg, Cape Town is a wonderful destination for
an extended weekend. The V&A Waterfront is a favourite spot for visitors who would
like to spend the day wandering through its designer boutiques, craft markets and
restaurants, while enjoying a view of the harbour. Many nature lovers head to Table
Mountain National Park, where, on a clear day, you can see 200 kilometers of open
sea, and find rare species of animals, including the famous rock rabbit – the Dassie.
Hike or take the cable car to the top of the mountain for a spectacular look at
the skyline of Cape Town.
If it’s mountains you seek, the Drakensberg is a must-visit. The peaks here are
the highest in Southern Africa and present many opportunities for exploration and
hiking. The caves dotted throughout the mountains have the largest collection of
bushmen rock paintings in the world, dating back at least 40,000 years. Other highlights
include a ski resort (Tiffindell) and Tugela Falls, the second highest waterfalls
on Earth. To see more of South Africa’s rugged beauty and wildlife, spend your holiday
at a game lodge. We are fortunate to have some of the world’s very best at our doorstep.
Beautiful sunsets, morning game drives and lingering by a campfire are pursuits
that nurture the soul. The Garden Route is another option for a local getaway. Perfect
for a driving holiday, it encompasses stunningly beautiful stretches of coastline,
indigenous forests, honey-coloured beaches, and charming towns, plus popular attractions
like the Cango Caves and Oudtshoon, home to many ostrich farms.
If you’d like to travel further afield, consider a visit to the spectacular Victoria
Falls, a long-time favourite among South Africans. Or visit Mozambique or Namibia,
renowned for its friendly people and budget-friendly resorts, shopping and dining.
Good To Know...
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experience less stress when they take frequent holidays. Sadly, 36 percent of employees
say they don’t plan to use all their paid holiday leave.
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The Drakensberg
Wednesday 31st December 2008

Travel Counsellor: Charmaine Higgins
Travelling within South Africa can be a wonderful experience and an amazing discovery. With a country so vast in beauty and splendour it is worth taking time out to experience what this beautiful country has to offer.
Our trip to the Drakensberg came after a very active year-end holiday in Umhlanga on the North Coast of KwaZulu Natal. It was to be a time of relaxation and reflection on the year to come. It turned out to be one of the most amazing short holidays I have ever taken.
The Drakensberg Gardens Golf and Leisure Resort is situated near Underberg in the Southern Drakensberg area it is about 3 hours from Durban and 5 hours from Johannesburg, from the time we left the main road to start winding our way through the mountains for about 20kms to the Hotel we were astounded at the beauty that surrounded us.
With the mountain peaks reaching almost 2900 metres above sea level, you are surrounded by one magnificent mountain after the next. With an abundance of rivers and... view full story
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