southafricaairline.info

Since 1991 and the end of apartheid, South Africa opened the world to come and discover the beautiful countryside, its wildlife reserves the richest in Africa and Western infrastructure.

The cost of the trip still high can be a hindrance to the choice of this destination, but as the former advocated the official slogan, South Africa is “A world in one country”. Go there you will live an extraordinary adventure from the steppes north of the lunar turquoise shores of the Indian Ocean.

To see / to do:

• The Cape is a spectacular coastal town that you can see the top of Table Mountain overlooking the city. To visit the peninsula, take Chapman’speak Drive.

• Meet the “Big Five” (buffalo, elephants, leopards, lions, rhinoceros) and many other animals in the 22 national parks (the most famous, the Kruger, the more wild as the Kgalagadi, Mapungubwe or the Richtersveld) .

• The mountain barrier, the Drakensberg, contains incredible panoramas of the canyon as the Blyde River walks rich sensations.

• The coast of the Indian Ocean is warmer. Durban, the city of Gandhi, is the most popular resort, but the Wild Coast remains unspoiled by tourism.

• It is now possible to discover areas like Soweto, Johannesburg. Entering a township is to discover all sorts of traditions.

• A dream destination for golfers, welcoming land of rugby, South Africa is also famous for extreme sports you can practice surfing, abseiling, aerial sports, kite-surfing … You can even dive with sharks or bungee jumping from a bridge to the world’s tallest (216 m).

Read the rest of this entry »

Cape Town

Presentation at the airport will help us with billing procedures and will accompany us throughout the journey. When we reach the old historic capital of South Africa we are moving in a good hotel in the city for dinner and rest.

Begin the visit by the Castle of Good Hope, considered a National Monument in the country. Built between 1666 and 1679 on the ruins of a castle older, this building is the oldest European structure in South Africa. Then we see the so-called Gardens of the Company, the eighteenth century, an oasis of peace and tranquility to isolate them from the din of the city. Enjoy the best views going around called the summit of Table Mountain, the mountain a thousand feet in altitude and is characteristic that dominates Cape Town. End of the day bringing us to the picturesque Malay Quarter, where we discover the lifestyle of the Islamic community in the city and Robben Island, where we see the prison where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for twenty years.

Full day trip to the Cape of Good Hope

Breakfast in the hotel and then start a full day excursion to the famous Cape of Good Hope, the rocky promontory that separates the Atlantic Ocean. Although it is not the southernmost tip of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope has entered the history of the hands of the sailors of sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, when it became one of the most important crossing points of trade ’species between ports in Europe and the Atlantic coasts of the Indian Ocean. During the ride the spectacular road trip that leads to foot of head, from where we continue with funicular to the top of the rock. Enjoy views of both ocean and then take the stage until the village of Simons Town and the beach at Boulder Beach, where we see the colony of little penguins head.

Wine Route of Stellenbosch most likely one of the best known of the country. This route includes 106 wineries, of which we discover in order to taste a local wine. Then visit the interesting town of Paarl, one of the oldest in the country. During the visit we appreciate the good condition of many of its historic buildings and see the famous granite outcrops of Paarl Rock that has made the town famous. Lunch at a local restaurant and afternoon between visits will have the opportunity to draw closer to one of the smartest cats in Africa: The cheetah is considered the fastest animal in the world. Return to Cape Town in the evening and go to dinner at a restaurant in the city.

Read the rest of this entry »

Time Difference

The time difference to Central European Time (CET) is +1 hour. While the Central European summer time, there is no time difference.

Travel

It has a pleasant sub-tropical to Mediterranean climate. In the East, falling more precipitation than in the northwestern coastal regions. The best season is from September to May for the Cape region, for the Northeast during the winter months from June to August.

Electricity

To use your electrical appliances in the holidays and do not have to deal with missing adapters and other mains give you the necessary information prior to departure and accessories in stores.

Holidays

It is worthwhile to take a brief look at the calendar of national holidays your travel destination. So you are adequately informed and can even celebrate.

Currency

1 Rand = 100 cents

Find out about the current exchange rate with the currency converter.

Health

Traveling to distant countries are connected a strain on the body and health risks. Consult therefore 4-6 weeks before departure your physician and get some advice. It will also tell you which vaccinations are required or other measures.

Security

Read the international reporting of the media and you get such an overview of the current situation in the destination. Not every conflict includes a trip to the country concerned from the outset. In principle, should also be noted: The more local people benefit from tourism, the more she is also interested in the safety of guests.

Customs Regulations

Check with the embassy as a travel destination on import and export regulations for animals, plants and goods.