Monday, August 5, 2013

Family Vacations Were Built For South Africa

By Kyle Olsen


And it is the perfect place for a holiday, for everybody, including the whole family, with magnificent locations to see and loads to do, lovely beaches to enjoy in the summer and enchanting guest and self catering establishments to match every need and taste. This article will tell you only a little bit of this lovely place and about some of the cities towns to go to, as there is too much to tell all at once.

When you choose to see South Africa, the sensible, 1st option destination is Cape Town. Cape Town is referred to as the Mother City and rivals some of the most gorgeous cities in the world. It is said that Cape Town beats Sydney and San Francisco hands down, as the world's finest city. No argument there! And just to strengthen that belief, Cape Town has actually won award after award for World's Cleanest Beach and Africa's Leading Destination, just to mention 2 ... of the 22 awards!

SA has actually always been called the Gem of Africa. It is a large and stunning continent that has remarkable wild life and lush landscapes. It likewise has more than 20 National Parks, Nature Reserves and World Heritage sites. SA has an astounding coastline that runs for over 3500 kilometers and some of the most stunning wine estates and boasts impressive cultural spots and tracks. There is no doubt why this country has been crowned the Jewel of Africa.

Speaking of the coastline, when you check out SA, you have to make time to check out some of the beaches. We have three "Blue Flag" beaches around the Cape. They are a few of the cleanest, whitest and most lovely beaches worldwide. The water temperature depends on which beach you visit, so be careful of that. Along the West Coastline, the waters are freezing but fantastic for surfing, if you are brave enough, and in Gordon's Bay, the water is warm and pleasant to swim in. He or she will advise you regarding cold and warm water beaches if you are visiting and are with a tour guide. If you are traveling by yourself, then Google will be a great help, however then so will the locals, if you ask someone, as they are very friendly and relaxed.

So for those looking for tour destinations, not the usual tourist trap, then possibly you ought to look into checking out Namaqualand. It is thought to be one of the most stunning places on earth because of the way the land transforms itself every change of season. In spring the land goes from a dry, barren wasteland to a wonderland of color with charming wild flowers that blanket the when dull landscape. It is a sight to witness and produces the most stunning photographs.

In a nutshell, deciding to go the tour group type of holidaying can be just as rewarding and enjoyable as choosing on a self drive holiday. The upside to a tour is that you don't require GPS or maps to get around since your guide will know precisely where to go and the best ways to get there. It's different, and just as enjoyable, so think about it for the next time you visit South Africa.




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