Take a boat ride to Robben Island. Here, you see the notorious prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years behind bars. This is now a living museum and a stark symbol of the struggles of apartheid. You may also like to visit a township and see how residents work to improve their lives and communities.
Make your way up Table Mountain on a clear day. Take a cable car, or even hike (if you’re feeling energetic). Look around and take in the glorious 360-degree views of the Cape Peninsula. Wander around the large craft market and shopping mall on Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and soak up the atmosphere, watch the street entertainers, or relax in one of the many restaurants.
Discover the Cape Peninsula with its magnificent scenery. Stop at Cape Point, the most south-westerly area on the African continent. Move on to Boulder’s Beach in Simon’s Town, home to a large colony of African penguins. Drive along Chapman’s Peak Drive and take in the 5.6 miles of breath-taking coastline.
Visit the monkey, bird and elephant sanctuaries, or relax on the world-class golf course. Take forest walks and hiking trails, or sail through the Knysna Heads on a featherbed cruise. The dizzying array of things to do here also includes whale and dolphin watching, zip-lining and more. Knysna and Plettenberg Bay are vibrant holiday towns with lovely restaurants and glorious sandy beaches.
A tour of the Garden Route works well as part of a combined holiday, as it lets you visit Cape Town and the Eastern Cape on one easy trip.
Take a guided boat trip to see these magnificent creatures from just 55 yards away. Learn more about the town’s links with whales in the Old Harbour Museum, and move on to look around the exquisite boutiques and art galleries.
Franschhoek is as famous for its food as its wine. People come here from miles around to go wine-tasting on its estates. In fact, its many award-winning restaurants make it the food capital of the region.
In Stellenbosch, a warm climate and cool ocean breezes help produce some of the best red wines in the country. Meanwhile, Paarl is the oldest town in South Africa and is well-known for its crisp white wines and full-bodied, spicy reds.
Want to relax, breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the amazing views? Then the Winelands offer many delights to admire. If you’re looking for a more active holiday, the area gives you a choice of horseriding, hiking, cycling, golfing and more.
Come to the Eastern Cape to enjoy a safari with your family, or as the perfect end to your time exploring the Garden Route. To give you peace of mind, the ‘big five’ game reserves in the region are malaria free. There is a wide range of game reserves in the region, all within easy reach of Port Elizabeth.
Kruger
There’s surely no better place to go on safari than Kruger National Park. Words can’t do justice to the thrill of watching herds of elephants breeding or the thrill of tracking a leopard in their natural habitat.
The Greater Kruger Park is the safari destination of choice for many clients. This is unsurprising given the unrivalled diversity of the wildlife that lives here. This park consists of a number of smaller reserves. These include Sabi Sands and Timbavati, in addition to the vast Kruger National Park.
Some of these game reserves share borders that allow the animals to move freely. The game lodges in different parks work together to help preserve the region’s heritage.
You may take a private tour, either in the National Park, or in exclusive reserves. Such tours limit visitor numbers and the amount of vehicles allowed at animal sightings. Meanwhile, a guide is on hand to offer you the benefit of their expertise as they take you through the bush. So, if you’re looking to get even closer to nature, then a private tour may be for you.
Madikwe
Madikwe is one of South Africa’s largest game reserves. It’s the place to spot the elusive African wild dog and the big five (African lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros). It shares a border with Botswana to the north and is one of the best-run reserves in the country. It’s also malaria free, which makes it a great choice for family holidays.