Posted November 15, 2011 by Sandy in Africa
 
 

Holiday in South Africa- Have An Amazing Experience Travelling South Africa


South Africa is a nature lover’s paradise and it offers various other attractions as well. South Africa is an increasingly popular travel destination for people all over the world. Flights to South Africa are available from many destinations and if you plan to travel within South Africa via flights there are many cheap flight options available as well. There are many local airlines that can be availed for traveling domestic in South Africa and in such cases it is best to book the ticket from the domestic airline’s site. Kulula.com, 1 Time and Mango are few of South Africa’s low cost airlines. The low cost airlines do not provide services such as free food and drinks but they are quite safe and stable.

South Africa offers a variety of accommodations including cheap hotels and the tourism grading council of South Africa is very clear on its grading. While one-star hotels are quite basic but clean and comfortable, the three star hotels provide good furnishings as well as great service and five star hotels are luxurious hotels which are as fabulous as any five-star rated international hotel. One can also find backpacker lodges, hostels, and bed and breakfasts, self-catering houses, guest houses as well as campuses and caravan parks.

Africa is synonymous with wildlife and the best place to view it is Kruger Park. It is one of the largest game reserves of the world. One can view a large variety of mammals at the Kruger Park including White Rhinoceros, Cheetahs, Lions, Leopards and Elephants. One can also spot a large variety of birds. There are a variety of accommodation available even at Kruger Park like rest camps as well as private lodges. Though Kruger Park is the most popular game reserve, there are many other wildlife sanctuaries in South Africa where one can view wild animals in their natural habitat.

One of South Africa’s major attractions after wildlife is Cradle of Humankind located at North West of South Africa. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and contains one of the largest numbers of humanoid fossils; there are more than 13 fossil sites and over 200 caves in the area. A guided tour to the Sterkfontein Caves or a Paleo-tour is both interesting and informative; it informs one on the evolution of man with the proof right in front of one’s eyes.

Besides many destinations that provide one the opportunity to explore nature and wildlife, South Africa is not just an excellent place for outdoor activities but a great place to learn new skills as well like scuba diving, sailing and flying. These skills are very well taught in South Africa and at a fraction of the cost as compared to the European countries.


Sandy