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Situated minutes from Hout Bay town centre and beach
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
From 550 GBP
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Holidays in South Africa
South Africa is excellent for those wanting to escape the British weather.
Even the wildlife stretch out in the summer temperatures of 25-30C, while the
winters are mild and sunny. The land of sunshine and safaris is so accessible,
it may be 12-14 hours flying from the UK depending on which South African gateway
one chooses but because it is just two hours in front of British time there
is no jet lag to recover from either way.
Britons do not need a visa but a typhoid/polio
jab and a yellow fever vaccination certificate are required. There is a risk
of contracting of malaria in some of the northern provinces so anti-malarial
medication is recommended before entering these areas. Although exotic wildlife
is a constant part of the landscape South Africa is deemed family-friendly and
the best way to see lions, elephants, rhino, antelope and the many more indigenous
species is in an organised safari group in a game park. Safaris are on most
visitors' 'must-see' lists because whether viewing by 4x4 vehicle, on foot,
by canoe, on camel or horseback it is a rare opportunity to get within metres
of some of the world's most impressive animals. Seeing some of the world's most
spectacular creatures is not something restricted to dry land.
The southern
coast of South Africa offers close-ups of dolphins, whales and a variety of
sharks including the formidable great whites. Scuba divers have the choice of
reefs off Kwazulu-Natal or wreck diving around the Cape of Good Hope. South
Africa has nine regions but the majority of Britons will visit the southernmost
provinces ø the Western Cape, the Eastern Cape and Kwazulu-Natal. The country
is very much a touring destination, and there are two famous themed routes,
the Garden Route, which stretches through the spectacular Eastern, Western and
Southern Cape regions, and the Wine Country exploring some of South Africa's
finest vintages.
For families with children there are some spectacular beaches
washed by the Indian Ocean especially in the Port Elizabeth area of the Eastern
Cape; near Cape Town in Western Cape; and on the Kwazulu-Natal coast where swimming
is possible year-round. Cape Town, overlooked by the famous Table Mountain,
is at the southern tip of the African continent and nearby Robben Island, Nelson
Mandela's prison for decades, is now a tourist attraction. Also in Cape Town
the redeveloped Victoria and Alfred Waterfront is aimed at family entertainment
with its shops and amusements. Kwazulu-Natal's key city is Durban but it is
a region of spectacular wilderness, beaches and mountains.
Tours of the many
Boer War battlefields in the province are growing in popularity among history
buffs. Attractions in the north include the Kruger National Park; the country's
commercial nucleus Johannesburg; and Pretoria, the historic capital with its
pleasant parklands. Eating out in South Africa caters for all tastes. The world's
famed fast-food brands are represented all over the country but for those who
like to sample to local culinary heritage ø fresh fruit, meat, fish, seafood
and vegetables are always on restaurant menus. South African specialities include
a type of kebab called sosaties or bobotie, a curried mince dish.
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