A chain of rugged basalt heights complete with dramatic peak and gorges, accessible foothills , a wealth of flora and fauna and a generous helping of resorts borders Natal on the west. Here, where the air is like wine, you will find crystal clear trout streams, wild flowers, waterfalls, hiking and horseback trails, and bushman’s rock art. Read the rest of this entry »

North Coast resorts remain one of the most popular holiday choices for South African holidaymakers. The North Coast offers so many self catering resorts from small ones like Lake View Cabanas Resort, a quaint resort based in St Lucia to large ones like La Montagne Hotel & Spa, Umhlanga Sands Resort, & the famous Breakers Resort. Read the rest of this entry »

So, as it turns out, Top Gear hits Durban on 15 – 16 June 2013! If you feel the need for speed come on over to Durb’s for some fun in the sun!

Great cars, great music, pretty girls and lots of beer and Braai’s happening over that weekend.  If you are looking for accommodation well then you have come to the right place FINALLY! Read the rest of this entry »

This is Big 5 country from mild to wild. Hazyview is situated on the southeastern border of the Kruger National Park and enjoys a subtropical climate, with guaranteed sunny and mild winter weather and hot summers! Read the rest of this entry »

Having had the opportunity to witness the Sardine Run for the last couple of years, I can now understand why it is known as the “Greatest Shoal on Earth”. The Sardine Run is an absolute mind blowing experience. Read the rest of this entry »

Bordering on the spectacular Golden Gate Highlands National Park in the Maluti Mountains, in the Northern Drakensberg, about 3 hrs from Johannesburg. Read the rest of this entry »

One of South Africa’s favourite and most charming areas. From Culture to “Quaint” the garden route has it all!!!

Optima Holidays provides access to resorts from the vibrant Beacon Island of Plettenberg Bay to the tranquillity and charm of Knysna & George, culminating in the Tsitsikamma Forest – a fairyland of giant trees, ferns and birdlife. Read the rest of this entry »

The Cape West Coast is only 2hrs from Cape Town. Interestingly demand for this beautiful area has soared in the past 12 months. In summarizing the growth in demand, Rioma Cominelli MD of Optima Holidays says that their self catering holiday reservations to the West coast have grown by 300%. Read the rest of this entry »

A chain of rugged basalt heights complete with dramatic peak and gorges, accessible foothills , a wealth of flora and fauna and a generous helping of resorts borders Natal on the west. Here, where the air is like wine, you will find crystal clear trout streams, wild flowers, waterfalls, hiking and horseback trails, and bushman’s rock art. Read the rest of this entry »

So, as it turns out, Top Gear hits Durban on 15 – 16 June 2013! If you feel the need for speed come on over to Durb’s for some fun in the sun!

Great cars, great music, pretty girls and lots of beer and Braai’s happening over that weekend.  If you are looking for accommodation well then you have come to the right place FINALLY! Read the rest of this entry »