South Africa is always one of the best choices for a vacation for the whole family. Holiday destinations are all over the country and when selecting where to go, you have to always take your offspring into consideration. Having the perfect trip often revolves around whether or not your kids enjoyed the place that you visited and so child entertainment and facilities are quintessential for a pleasant stay. (more…)

The beaches, the golf courses and the nature reserves are some of the great attractions when you choose KZN North Coast self-catering. Among other things, these three features are the fundamental gems that have lured so many tourists and travellers over the years. Optima Holidays offers great accommodation in and around all of these facilities all the way up the Dolphin Coast for your pleasure and convenience. (more…)

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. (more…)

Holidaying in the bush is a family dream. There’s nothing better than getting in touch with nature, relaxing and waking up to sounds of the wild to strengthen the bonds. So if you’re looking for luxury bush lodges near Gauteng and the Highveld, look no further. Optima Holidays offers the best getaways for you and your loved ones at the lowest rates so, sit down, set a date and have a stay in untamed Africa for a few nights. (more…)

Mpumalanga is the ideal outdoor destination for business travel or for a family holiday.

Lydenburg is situated on the Sterkspruit/Dorps River tributary of the Olifants River at the base of the Long Tom Pass. The name is derived from Dutch meaning “Town of Suffering.” It has become the centre of the South African fly-fishing industry and is an agricultural and mining centre.
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When travelling with loved ones, it is always imperative to select the right place to go on vacation. Family holiday destinations in South Africa come in so many different forms are can be found in so many different places across the country, and so it’s always key to book into a place that is going to suit your wants and needs. Optima Holidays and the resorts on offer go hand in hand with exactly that. Every resort that you can book through Optima has family friendly activities and facilities, and so entertainment, bonding and all round contentment are never in short supply. (more…)

The upper half of the Natal province begins to rise into the heavens as the glorious Drakensberg Mountains take shape. KZN is a beautiful part of the country, but when travelling through, the flora and fauna come together in a whirlwind of colours and smells as soon as you hit the southern Drakensberg. Spas, hotels and other resorts are littered all over and so if you’re looking for great accommodation, you’ll be in surplus supply of some of the best. Optima Holidays offers great prices at most of the top resorts in the areas and so you, your family or your partner are guaranteed the best holiday deals to ensure the best holiday experience. (more…)

Renowned as the countries family playground, Durban has it all!

Optima Holidays opens its doors with resorts, from the warm golden beaches of the Indian Ocean to the trendy nightlife of the city.  Durban sports the best of theatres, art galleries, museums, Ushaka Marine World, Sun Coast Casino, shopping centres such as Gateway & The Pavilion. (more…)

In spite of how dynamic our ever changing world has become, with life changing breakthroughs almost daily occurrences, some fundamentals just never change. One of these, which is held in high regard by well-balanced and loving families around the world, is the need to spend quality time with the special people in our lives. Still the biggest regret that retired and the elderly reiterate generation after generation is, “Why did we not spend more time on the things that matter – the ones we love.” (more…)

The Dolphin Coast definitely has the best beaches in the whole of KZN. North coast self-catering is something that most families and holiday makers look for when travelling to vacation spots in KZN as the best of all worlds are on offer along this glorious stretch of sand. The air is fresh, the sand is soft and the general area is slick, clean and safe, making it ideal for the perfect getaway. (more…)