Family holidays are very common today and where better to go than to Durban in KwaZulu Natal. The combination of sand, sea and fantastic weather are enough to turn any holiday into one for the record books. If you want accommodation near uShaka, Durban, and more importantly, Optima Holidays has the places for you. (more…)

Take advantage of the glorious Durban climate as you soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere and embrace the cultural diversity that is uniquely Durban’s own.

Comfort, relaxation along with superb accommodation and more, is what awaits you at The Palace Hotel & Spa.  This resort offers elegance and style on Durban’s Golden Mile.  (more…)

The South Coast is a very rare jewel in South Africa and is well known for its mysterious ocean and gorgeous, untouched beaches. Fishing, Golf and general sea life have caused South Coast accommodation deals to be on the top Optima Holidays priority listings. With the great weather the province has to offer tied in with the beauty of the glistening water, holidaying in this area a must. (more…)

La Montagne Hotel & Spa nestled along Kwazulu Natal’s North Coast affectionately referred to as “The Dolphin Coast.” La Montage Hotel & Spa is embedded in the golden sands of the bay of Ballito. This resort is offering you breath taking views right front of your balcony. It has 120 equipped apartments.La Montagne Hotel & Spa is just 40 km from the beautiful city centre of Durban. You can choose from a Studio 2 sleeper to 3 bedroom 6 sleeper penthouse apartments. All units are seafaring with a stone throw away from the beach. La Montagne Hotel & Spa is just 5 minutes from the new King Shaka Airport. (more…)

Deep in the bush, in the north east of South Africa, is the province of the Limpopo River. It is home to many nature reserves and resorts including the iconic Kruger National Park. Optima Holidays has lots of accommodation in this area including self-catering chalets in Warmbaths. These facilities are ideal for the family getaway or the romantic paradise for two. (more…)

The Northern and Central Drakensberg area has some of the most beautiful scenery that you can imagine. The area falls into four valleys, beginning with the Champagne Valley in the Central Berg, through the Cathedral Peak and Didima Valley, then the Royal Natal National Park and Amphitheatre Valley, and finally the Middledale Pass Valley in the Northern Berg. Each of the four valleys has its own kind of beauty and character. (more…)

Durban is paradise to holidaymakers, with its famous Golden Mile and pristine stretch of beach that runs along the lush, sub-tropical East Coast. With its warm weather all year round you’ll never have to leave the beach, unless it is to discover one of Durban’s many Leisure facilities. Visit Ushaka Sea World which incorporates a unique shipwreck-themed aquarium, dolphinarium, a seal pool and penguin rookery, shark dive tank & snorkel reef. Enjoy fine and traditional dining, entertainment and shopping in scenic surroundings.  (more…)

The Highveld is well known for its rough bush terrain and so luxury bush lodges near Gauteng and in the surrounding area are always a great find. Optima Holidays offers great accommodation in and around the former Transvaal region. Getting away into the bush is ideal for the whole family for just a romantic getaway for two, and with the resorts and reserves on the Optima list, not one regret will be had, and your every desire will be met. (more…)

If you’re visiting in Durban, the best place to find stay is near the beach front. With all the attractions found by the ocean – the sand, the sun and the activities – it’s essential to get accommodation near uShaka. Durban has so many of the great things that every port looks for and it’s probably why everyone talks about it and why everyone wants to spend a holiday in South Africa’s playground. And with Optima Holidays, all this is possible. (more…)

Affordable BIG 5 Game Viewing holidays

Game viewing is often deemed to be too expensive for the average South African family. Surprisingly many middle class South Africans, from teenagers to adults have not enjoyed any game viewing at any stage in their lives. (more…)