South Africa Safari

Author: Peter

  • Is South Africa right for a beach holiday?

    South Africa is home to some of the finest beaches in the world. From the unspoiled coastal stretch of Cape Vidal in KwaZulu-Natal to the Eastern Cape’s well-known Wild Coast, from the penguin colony of Boulders Beach to sun kissed Camps Bay in the Western Cape … when it comes to beautiful beaches, South Africa is definitely in the running for having some of the best.

    Once on the beaches in South Africa there is a wealth of activities to do such as hiking around the coastal routes, scuba diving, water sports and joining in with local events that are held there.

    South Africa may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about a summer holiday, but with the weather pretty much guaranteed, it should definitely be on everyone’s list of places to visit.

    The country also boasts a huge amount of history that can be enjoyed and admired by people of all ages.

  • The best place to go on an animal safari

    Animal safari holidays are a great experience for men and women of all ages. These types of holidays offer once in a lifetime experiences and with them increasing in popularity, they are now more affordable than ever as the competition for companies offering these safari holidays has increased.

    So where is the best place to go on an animal safari? South Africa is by far the most popular destination for a Safari holiday as it offers one of the widest selections of packages and offers years of experience in this type of travel.

    Whilst on a South African Safari Holiday you can expect to see all types of animals in their natural environment, animals such as African Elephants, Tigers, Lions, Zebras and antelope.

    Be sure to research your trip well prior to booking to see what is the best time of year to go and company to book your safari holiday with.

  • What to wear on Safari in Africa

    Summer in South Africa is normally very hot and the temperatures will often be in the high 30’s so bring plenty of cool lose clothes to wear but you may be surprised to know that it can be quite chilly on the early morning game drives, so layers are a must. Often on Safari people get a lot dirtier than they expect because of the dusty roads.

    If you are flying between camps or parks you may want to pack lightler as the luggage restriction can be very low so you don’t want to find yourself having to leave a load of clothes behind. There might be the occasional rain storm so you may also want to bring a light weight waterproof coat. It is a must to bring a sun hat and sunglasses as well as sun screen as the heat can be tremendous and you do not want to get burnt making the rest of your holiday uncomfortable.

    It is recommended that when on Safari in Africa you wear long trousers and long sleeved shirts in the evenings to protector against mosquitoes or you may chose to liberally cover yourself in mosquito repellent.

  • Safety on a South African Safari Holiday

    Many people dream of going on a Safari holiday, and what better place to do it than in South Africa. I have heard people talk about the safety aspect of such holidays and this encouraged me to explore this a little deeper.

    South Africa over all is a relatively safe country. The best way to ensure your safety when on Safari in Africa is to book with a well established tour operator. Most of these guys have been in the busy for years and know the areas to go as well as the ones to steer clear of. South Africa does have a high rate of crime but most of this is in busy built up areas and towns and predominantly happens at night. Really it is the basics of safety that you need to remember like not walking around on your own at night. On a Safari, as long as you are with a reputable firm, you shouldn’t encounter any issues and should have a once in a life time experience without any major safety concerns.