{"id":10223,"date":"2019-09-30T12:59:18","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T12:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/AFRICAtime\/?p=10223"},"modified":"2019-09-30T12:59:18","modified_gmt":"2019-09-30T12:59:18","slug":"5-reasons-to-plan-a-trip-to-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/5-reasons-to-plan-a-trip-to-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"5 reasons to plan a trip to South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Are you planning a trip to South Africa? If you are, you are in for a real treat! If you\u2019re not, we have 5 reasons why you should be, as it consistently delivers one of the best all round holidays, and as the saying goes, it truly is a \u201cworld in one country\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Sunshine filled days in South Africa<\/p><\/div>\n

1. Lots of sunshine<\/h2>\n

With Durban boasting a remarkable average of 320\u00a0days of sunshine\u00a0a year, Ballito and the beaches of the KwaZulu-Natal Coast averaging over 300 days of sunshine a year, South Africa\u00a0is an ideal destination to enjoy fantastic temperatures.<\/p>\n

2. Amazing for wildlife spotting<\/h2>\n
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Elephant cooling itself in the Water hole<\/p><\/div>\n

It is fantastic for a safari, and the\u00a0Kruger National Park\u00a0is one of the world\u2019s most well-known parks. Visit and you\u2019ll see lions at dawn, elephants at breakfast, and rhinos at sundown. And that\u2019s just day one!<\/p>\n

Madikwe Private Reserve is perfect for a family safari, or alternatively, you can combine game viewing at Addo Elephant National Park with a beach vacation in the\u00a0Eastern Cape.<\/p>\n

You may even be lucky enough to spot desert-adapted dwellers like pangolin or anteaters in\u00a0Tswalu in the heart of the Kalahari, or the elusive bat-eared fox and porcupines in the malaria-free Eastern Cape.<\/p>\n

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It is also perfect for whale watching and\u00a0Hermanus, in particular, has some of the best land-based whale watching in the world.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

3. Amazing Winelands<\/h2>\n
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Cape Winelands<\/p><\/div>\n

If you are an oenophile or just enjoy drinking wine, the Cape Winelands is home to some of the most prestigious wineries, producing world-class wines in wonderfully scenic locations, and just an hour east of Cape Town. Some of the most\u00a0well-known wine varieties\u00a0grown in the Cape include: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc.<\/p>\n

4. Seeped in history<\/h2>\n

South Africa has a long and varied history, and Nelson Mandela touched the world with his inspirational story. You can walk in his footsteps from the rolling hills and scattered villages of Qunu in the Eastern Cape, the prison cells of Robben Island, to the sacred sidewalk on Vilakazi Street in Soweto.<\/p>\n

5. Family friendly<\/h2>\n
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Giraffes in South Africa<\/p><\/div>\n

South Africa is brilliant for a family friendly holiday, as there\u2019s no time difference and you can safari in a variety of malaria-free game reserves. In addition to going on safari, you can see the penguins on Boulders Beach as well as other fantastic activities and excursions.<\/p>\n

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Inspired to visit South Africa for a unique experience?\u00a0Find out more:\u00a0https:\/\/www.somak.com\/south_africa<\/a><\/p>\n

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