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Nigel Tisdall, Travel Writer |
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| Introduction |
| Because South Africa offers a great safari plus so much more. Tourism has boomed in the last decade and you can have a good holiday here whatever your budget. The climate is inviting, the people are charming, the landscapes sensational – and there’s no jet-lag. Head for Cape Town if you want great beaches, hip hotels, superb wines and fine dining at bargain prices. Namaqualand offers rolling fields that blaze with spring flowers in August and September, while KwaZulu-Natal is home to the famous battlefields of the Zulu and Boer Wars. Safari options range from malaria-free reserves like Lalibela, near Port Elizabeth, to the rhino-rich sanctuary of Hluhluwe- Umfolozi and the Kruger, the oldest national park in Africa. If you’ve something to celebrate, private game reserves like Singita and Ulusaba are the place to safari in high style. |
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| Best Avoided |
| Johannesburg – there is a risk of crime and it’s just not worth your time. |
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| Need to Know |
| South Africa is one of the few African countries where you might want to hire a car; if you fancy the Cape next winter, book early as it’s a popular destination. |
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| TC Tips |
- Stay in the Rest Camps if you are on a tight budget. Some can be a bit basic, but they are equipped with cooking facilities and a barbecue and are a good way to meet people. Linda Chisholm, Travel Counsellor
- If you want to see whales go to Hermanus, a 90-minute drive east of Cape Town. Between August and October, scores of southern right whales can be viewed from the cliffs and on boat trips. Nigel Tisdall, travel writer
- If you want to see whales go to Hermanus, a 90-minute drive east of Cape Town. Between August and October, scores of southern right whales can be viewed from the cliffs and on boat trips. Nigel Tisdall, travel writer
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