Travel & Honeymoon Guide Featuring 10 Reasons to Exploring South Africa

10
Reasons
To Explore

A place where unforgettable memories are
weaved from genuine wide smiles and your
adventures inspire a lifetime of stories to tell
over and over again. Allow us to show you
our places of wonder - places that not only fill
us with great pride but also take our breath
away, no matter how many times we see
them. Allow us to take you to our favourite
hangouts, restaurants, markets, hidden
getaways and sites that tell our long and
amazing human story. Allow us to introduce
you the real South Africa, the one we fall in
love with every day.
We can't wait to welcome you to our home!

Travel & Honeymoon
Destinations Showcase

Sun-soaked
Coasts

Let the waves lift your
soul along South Africa’s
sun soaked coast

South Africa’s sun-soaked coast lies
ready, all-year round, to share its
secrets, adventures and lazy days with
you. With golden beaches and unspoiled
nature, it’s more than just the place
where the cool Atlantic and warm Indian
Oceans meet. It’s 2500km of pure
wanderlust.

Timeless recommendations:

You can’t miss Cape Town’s Garden
Route. What a scene! It is a sandy and
blue coastline filled with hiking trails,
natural green canopies, wildlife, and
topography. It will blow your mind! The
same goes for KwaZulu Natal. It has a
350 km coastline that has something
special for everyone; especially those
seeking solitude, lavish resorts with a
party vibe, sparkling shallow waters and
pounding surf. There is an extraordinary
option no matter your budget.
In total, there are over 50 bucket-list
worthy options to pick from, the most
popular being Addington a wide, sandy
beach with sunbathing lawns and public
facilities. It is a favorite surfing haven.

Travel & Honeymoon
Destinations Showcase

Vibrant
Culture

From the roots of all
humanity to a human story

that inspired the world.

With Ndebele, Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Swazi,
Venda, Afrikaans, Cape Malay, Cape
Coloured, Khoisab and European cultures all
this home, South Africa is a melting pot of
diverse cultural depth worth exploring.

Timeless recommendations:

Shakaland Cultural Village, Lesedi Cultural
Village, Mpumalanga’s Debele villages,
District Six Museum, Cape Town’s Bo Kaap
and its museum, The Apartheid Museum,
The lost Iron Age Kingdom of Mapungubwe…

Travel & Honeymoon
Destinations Showcase

Breathtaking
Scenery

Where breathtaking scen-
ery stretches out in every

direction

Every day in scenic South Africa ends
with a horizon to look out on. No matter
which province you’re in, you’re always
right around corner from something
breathtaking… something that will leave
you incapable of saying anything other
than “wow”.

Timeless recommendations:

Oribi Gorge & Lake Eland Game Reserve,
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape
Town’s Garden Route, Drakensberg
Mountains, Great Karoo, Augrabies Falls,
Tsitsikamma, Drive to Cape Town’s
Chapman peak.

Travel & Honeymoon
Destinations Showcase

Wildlife
Safari

An untouched world of
perfect hushed silences
and raw wildlife moments.

Coming this close to nature is a sense-tingling reminder of why we have always
been inspired by the untouched wild. With world-renowned nature reserves and
preservation areas in every province, there’s no shortage of places to explore.

Timeless recommendations:

Pilanesberg National Park, Kruger National Park, Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve,
Mala Mala Game Reserve, Rietvlei Nature Reserve, Waterberg, Sandveld Nature
Reserve, Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, Polokwane Game Reserve, Mokala
National Park, Madikwe Game Reserve, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Shark
Alleny’s Marine Safari..

Travel & Honeymoon
Destinations Showcase

BCiutsytlLinifge

Meet the rainbow nation in
buzzing cities bursting in
colour and life

Every South African city has its own
unique story to tell, and the best people
to tell those stories are the locals
themselves. So, let them be your guide
to all the hot spots, dance-spots, taste
experiences and best-kept secrets
around the cities they call home.

Timeless recommendations:

Shopping at V&A waterfront, Indulge in
designer delights at Old Biscuit Mill,
Experience vibrant township life in
Soweto, Art galleries in Maboneng……..
Johannesburg has so much to offer with
wonderful restaurants, relaxed sidewalk
cafes, laughter-filled shebeens, glitzy
shopping malls, tranquil parks, unique
emotive museums and monuments,
thrilling casinos, busy townships,
stunning galleries, funky nightclubs, and
more.

Travel & Honeymoon
Destinations Showcase

Cape Town

Cape Town is a peaceful South African
destination with lots of cozy resorts,
award winning wine estates, and tran-
quil white sand beaches. Whether you
are looking for a honeymoon getaway
that delivers at all levels or a holiday
gem, it will make your dream come true
with its endless list of sensational
adventures.
Discover more on www.southafrica.net,
a one-stop guide to this astonishing
rainbow nation.

Travel & Honeymoon
Destinations Showcase

Travel & Honeymoon
Destinations Showcase

Active
Adventure

Free the adventurous
spirit within you

South Africa is an endless outdoor
playground. From skydiving to walking
safaris, hot air ballooning to windsurfing,
treetop zip lining to river rafting – there’s
no shortage of raw adventures and
adrenaline-pumping moments.

Timeless recommendations:

Hot air balloon safaris in Drakensberg,
Shark cage diving in Aliwal Shoal, water
rafting in Riverman Cabins, Orlando
towers bungee, Bloukrans bungee,
Magoebaskloof canopy tour, Zipline in
Sun City, Paddle the Orange river,
Paragliding in Cape Town, Golfing in
Limpopo Province,

Travel & Honeymoon
Destinations Showcase

WSHietoerristladge South Africa has eight UNESCO World
Heritage Sites, areas that have been given
special international status for their unique
qualities. If you are interested in culture and
South African history, then you may well want
to consider visiting one of these sites: Mapun-
gubwe, Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical
Landscape, Cape Floral region, Maloti-Drak-
ensberg Heritage Route, Vredefort Dome,
Robben island.

Travel & Honeymoon
Destinations Showcase

Something
for everyone,
everywhere

Whether you are in it for wildlife, adventure,
lifestyle, shopping, culture or scenery-there
are always multiple experiences for every
type of traveller around the corner no matter
which country you are in, that’s the beauty of
it.

Timeless recommendations:

The Cape whale route, Wonderful winelands
at Stellenbosch and Fransschoek, Cape Floral
region, Penguin encounter at Boulders Beach,
Shipwrecks at Diamond Coast….the list is
endless.

Travel & Honeymoon
Destinations Showcase

World-class
infrastructure

Whether you are hitching a ride via plane, train, bus or
car, with world-classs infrastructure, it is east to get to
your next South African adventure.

Getting around by bus located about 35km north of Durban. So don’t
rule this paradise on the sea out of your direct
The extensive road network in South Africa travel plans.
means that bus or coach travel is a simple and You can also find scheduled flights between
often very cost effective option for travellers. It Johannesburg and privately-owned airports that
has become the go-to travelling option for the allow you to access rather more isolated
more economically-conscious locals and many locations such as the Kruger National Park by
international travellers choose coach tours or flight. One particular airport is the Kruger Mpum-
bus travel as a hassle free option. It's a wonder- alanga International Airport outside Mbombela
ful way of relaxing and taking in the astounding (Nelspruit), which serves the Kruger National
scenery between destinations. Park and Mpumalanga.
There are a number of bus and coach operators, If that’s not enough, several upmarket game
offering a great range of products for every lodges operate their own airstrips and charter
price point. Some of these trips even include direct flights from O.R. Tambo and other
being served coffee and biscuits with a selection airports.
of movies to entertain you while en route to your
destination. By train

By air If you’re an adventurer at heart, rail travel
provides an exciting way to soak up South
Direct flights from Uganda into O.R. Tambo Africa’s scenic beauty without having to drive
International Airport in Johannesburg take yourself around. If your ideal adventure includes
roughly four hours. Indirect flights via Nairobi’s being able to sit back and relax, letting beautiful
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is six hours landscapes roll on by with magical pitstops
in total. From here, there are also direct flights along the way, then consider travelling around
into Cape Town International Airport. South Africa by train.
Durban’s King Shaka International Airport is
South Africa’s third major international airport, Travel & Honeymoon
Destinations Showcase

What you need
to know /Travel planner

Best time to visit Luxury

Majority of Uganda travellers prefer to If you’re a ve-star traveller, then you’ll be
visit South Africa in summer (Nov-Feb) happy to know that South Africa is home to
when it is not too cold. During this time, some of the most luxurious lodges and hotels
it ranges from a minimum of 15°C ( 59°F) in the world. South Africa has a number of
to a maximum of 28°C (82°F). In winter globally famous hotels such as Mount Nelson,
the average day temperatures are 19°C Twelve Apostles and Mala Mala. It’s worth
to 23°C (66°F to 73°F). Just ensure you mentioning that you’ll nd that you pay less
have a jacket to put on as it can get for luxury in this beautiful country when
chilly at night. compared to other, more expensive, countries
Where to stay/accommodation in the world. Safari lodges usually o er the
Whether you’re a student traveller, all-inclusive variety, and will give you safari
family holiday goers, or retirees on life’s game drives, meals, and drinks or spa facilities,
great adventure, there is accommoda- particularly if it’s an upmarket establishment.
tion for everyone.

Budget

South Africa has an established network
of affordable accommodation options
that are surprisingly comfortable and
luxurious. If you’re feeling adventurous,
there’s an active camping community
that will provide you with all the relevant
information about different campsites
countrywide. Pre-booking is generally
advisable.

Mid-range

If you would like to save some money
then you should consider looking into
bed and breakfast options. These differ
as some offer self-catering units and
some are fully serviced. They range
from apartments to holiday villas,
chalets and even farm cottages. On the
other hand, guesthouses are slightly
more expensive but worth it for the
warm, homely South African experi-
ence.

Travel & Honeymoon
Destinations Showcase

Visa

Did you know that it now takes just seven
working days for Ugandans to get a South
African Visa? Any doubts, just submit in your
applications and see how it goes.
The permit’s period of validity is set from the
date you came in and will be set out under the
heading “conditions” on the visa label.
Need more information regarding Ugandan Visas
to South Africa,
visit https://visa.vfsglobal.com/uga/en/zaf
In case of any inquiries that need real time
clarification, Travel & Honeymoon Guide is happy
to help and can be accessed via;
[email protected]
Mob: +256771979592
www.travelandhoneymoonguide.com

Travel & Honeymoon
Destinations Showcase