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The research showed that UK travellers’ holiday spend goes 40% further in South Africa than it does in Brazil. And a holiday for two adults to Cape Town is estimated to cost a staggering 80% less than the equivalent stay in Rio. Price comparison examples showed the average
cost of a four-star hotel in Cape Town is £120 per night for a couple, compared to £334pp in Rio. A three-course meal with house wine for two in South Africa is £27, while a similar meal in Antigua costs £57. A ticket for an aerial ride up and down Table Mountain costs £11.74, whereas a return journey to Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio is £14.32.
John Parker, Product Manager, Premier Holidays “The South African rand is currently trading at a very low rate against the pound and clients booking to South Africa are benefi tting from outstanding value for money. The resulting cost of many holidays to South Africa has fallen by up to 15% compared to 12 months ago.”
of Durban and Cape Town, both at once (but remember that the sea water around Cape Town western beaches can be very cold). South Africa’s cities offer a cosmopolitan mix of restaurants, varied nightlife and shopping in markets and high-end stores. Johannesburg in particular is shedding its violent reputation and becoming known as Africa’s hippest hub, with old areas being reinvented into creative spaces for art, music and fashion. An old parking garage now houses a food and fashion market, Neighbourgoods, and a former alcohol warehouse is home to galleries and restaurants. Institutions like the Wits Art Museum showcase
contemporary African artwork and those curious about the past can visit the Apartheid Museum where visitors are randomly assigned races and enter through separate turnstiles to demonstrate the devastating impact of segregation.
James Westrip, Africa Collection “There is so much more to South Africa than safaris.
Cape Town is one of the most sophisticated cities in the world, the food and wine experience in South Africa is stunning, and the beaches range from the resort-style Plettenberg Bay to the wild forest on the Elephant Coast. The National Parks are varied and well managed and the hotels are world class.”
“I’LL HAVE TO TAKE MALARIA TABLETS” Not all of South Africa sits in a malaria zone and even safaris can be taken in ‘safe’ areas. Only a few hours’ drive from Johannesburg are the malaria-
“When driving in South Africa always plan to drive during daylight hours, have a GPS,
study your route before setting off and chat to accommodation reps for route tips, lunch stops
and any sights of interest” CARINA HIBBIT, PROGRAMME MANAGER, RAINBOW TOURS
free game reserves of the North West Province. The Madikwe Game Reserve and the Pilanesberg National Park are ideal safari destinations for visitors to Johannesburg or Sun City who want to see Africa’s spectacular wildlife without the hassle of taking costly preventative tablets which can sometimes cause nasty side effects.
David Holland, Sales Manager, African Pride “While malaria is a risk for a relatively small area in the north and east of the country, such as in and around the Kruger National Park and KwaZulu- Natal, there are plenty of places to visit in non-malarial areas. These include the Western and Eastern Capes, meaning you can visit Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route and enjoy a safari without the need for tablets.”
Durban's promenade has plenty of youth culture Right: Northern Cape's Namaqualand bursts with blooms
“SOUTH AFRICA IS EXPENSIVE” Recent analysis by Currencies Direct showed that South Africa is the leading long haul destination for value for money when compared to popular destinations, including Brazil, Mexico, Florida, Malaysia and Antigua.
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James Westrip, Africa Collection “South Africa has always been good value for money, and with the strong pound and weak rand that has never been more evident. A seven-course tasting menu (each paired with wine) at the fi ve-star Relais & Chateaux Cellars-Hohenort Hotel in Cape Town is currently £23pp – simply amazing value! And a holiday to South Africa minus a safari comes at a very reasonable price.”
“I’VE DONE WESTERN CAPE SO I’VE DONE SOUTH AFRICA” While Cape Town and the Garden Route and its Winelands get the lion’s share of press and visitors, this is just a small area of South Africa and there are many more regions and experiences to sell. Instead of fl ying into Cape Town, Durban is a good jumping-off point for exploring KwaZulu- Natal’s golden beaches, the battlefi elds and Zulu cultural villages, the Drakensberg Mountains and animal sanctuaries ranging from private game reserves to the St. Lucia Wetlands. Surrounding Johannesburg is Limpopo
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