Local Getaways

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...

Research has confirmed that men and women tend to live longer, sleep better and 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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Featured Travel Diaries

Family Holiday in Plettenberg Bay

Saturday 3rd January 2009

5 Stars

Travel Counsellor: Gail Farmer

A friend and ‘constant referrer of possible new clients’ sent me details of her family beach house in Plettenberg Bay, which is available for hire. The current rate of R1 320.00 is per night, for up to 14 people, so we invited long-time friends to join us. Adventure Land was on the books for everyone on Monday afternoon, a water park on a 24 hectare property, with slides for both the faint and the brave-hearted. Trampolines, a play park and braai areas are also available, as well as a kiosk. Entrance fees are dependent on arrival time and whether you will be using the slides or not. Golfers are well catered for all along the Garden Route, and while the guys spent the morning at the stunning Simola Estate, Ingrid and I took Jake to the Wolf Sanctuary, also situated on the N2. In the afternoon, we booked a 2 hour surfing lesson for all the children with instructors who are also trained as lifeguards. The cost includes the hire of a board and wetsuit, and the instructor-learner... view full story

 

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