Even though we’re in the hottest hemisphere, many South Africans still uphold the European traditions, including the display of Christmas trees, the exchange of gifts and cards, warm drinks and puddings at the lunch or dinner table and the arrival of Father Christmas or Santa Claus.
TOP DESITINATIONS
1.SAN LAMEER
As one of South Africa’s prime holiday resorts, it offers visitors zebra roaming the fairway fringes, a championship golf course, a pristine lagoon stretching into the very heart of the resort and expansive Blue Flag beaches.
2.CATHEDRAL PEAK, DRAKENSBERG
With mind-blowing scenery, it is one of the most spectacular parts of the Drakensberg. The scenery is breathtakingly beautiful, the surroundings picture-perfect, with streams, pools, waterfalls, and overgrown shrubbery creating a natural paradise. It is ideal for hikers, nature lovers, rock climbers, mountain bike enthusiast, golf enthusiasts and the walking trails making exploring pure bliss. After a busy year at work, Cathedral Peak is the ideal place to blow of some steam.
3.WILD COAST SUN, PORT EDWARD
With every type of entertainment available, the Wild Coast offers an unrivalled holiday experience. Visitors can spend time in the casino, or play golf on the world-class golf course, visit the great restaurants and lively bars. The Wild West waterpark offers fun for the whole family, with every type of tube, slide and water ride imaginable. Or just have a relaxing day surrounded by the beautiful scenery.
4.CLUB MYKONOS, LANGEBAAN
You always dreamed to visit the Greek island of Club Mykonos? Langebaan Lagoon on the West Coast offers you the unique experience to visit the island … but in South Africa! The resort offers a variety of exciting goings-on such as a fishing trip, playing mini golf, lazing on the beach, getting fit at the gym, being pampered with a massage, or watching the kids ride Chester the Donkey, one thing is certain – this is paradise, just twice as nice.
5.CALITZDORP SPA, ROUTE 62, WESTERN CAPE
Nestled halfway between Calitzdorp and Oudtshoorn in the spectacular Klein Karoo, the spa is not just a spa, it is a fun family resort. Test the 3km hiking trail, play tennis and splash in the pools; children can view a variety of wildlife, from birds to the resort’s tame peacock, springbok and mountain tortoises that roam free. This is the perfect family holiday setting.
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