Mention the South Coast to anyone in the know-how and you’ll have them speaking about the breath-taking views from an elevated height above the bottom of the Oribi Gorge, the golf courses in the region, the warm weather that prevails all year round and the hibiscus flowers that bloom. South Coast in KwaZulu Natal is a seriously popular tourist destination that just about anybody would be glad to visit. Optima Holidays gives you the chance to decide on your choice of self-catering holiday accommodation. South Coast is calling you for a vacation filled with wonderful sights and sounds, the likes of which you will not soon forget. (more…)

It is always wise to make plans in advance but you may not have factored in taking a break to unwind until just recently. Optima Holidays has just the thing you need: some last minute holiday ideas. You can have the chance to visit some of the best tourist destinations in the country all while staying in luxurious accommodation equipped to cater to all your essential needs. What’s great about all of this is that it will be made available to you all at a fair cost. Which destination will you visit? (more…)

Durban is a commercial city which hundreds of thousands of people call home. But apart from this, it is also a very popular choice for tourists when it comes to deciding where to travel during holidays. When shopping around for accommodation, you can choose to stay at one of the several hotels near ICC; Durban’s best retail, entertainment and catering facilities are all concentrated in this part of town. To get a load of all the action, contact Optima Holidays and choose from the Durban vacation packages available on the website. (more…)

The middle of the week is usually preserved for more serious activities that have to do with work for some and study for others but when you have the chance to take time off, nothing could possibly beat using that time to relax and unwind in a place quite unlike anything you’re used to. Optima Holidays has a range of midweek holiday specials that will have you travelling to some of the most spectacular and interesting holiday destinations in the country. (more…)

In many ways the bush is an inherent part of our African souls and we often go there to recharge batteries, which have been exhausted by daily stresses.

Sondela Nature Reserve is the perfect recharge station and is one of South Africa’s premier privately held nature reserves and offers great hospitality, quality accommodation and friendly service. (more…)

There can be nothing better than being able to travel to your favourite destination or that city you have been yearning to visit at a cost you can easily afford. Optima Holidays rewards all that book vacation packages through its website with bargain holiday breaks at some of the most exciting destinations in South Africa. If you have ever felt the need to venture out of your comfort zone but have been afraid of how much it will cost, then fear no more and find out what action-packed travel packages are on the list for you to choose from. (more…)

Family fun is not hard to find when you’re planning a beach vacation; however holiday attractions in Durban are more than abundant. The city has so much to offer with its great beaches and relaxed atmosphere, and lets net forget how gorgeous the weather is. Optima Holidays can take you there!

Durban’s beachfront is probably its biggest attraction. The glorious stretch of sand was dubbed the Golden Mile and expands from Suncoast Casino in the north all the way to Vetchies Pier in the south. (more…)

With rolling hills and, massive water and looming mountains, the view from Qwantani Resort set on the shores of the picturesque Serkfontein Dam within the Sterkfontein Nature Reserve, are truly breathtaking.

Watch a storm come down and change the nature of the tranquil waters. The golden hills in winter are just as appealing as the green summers ones and watching a yacht or two glide silently add to the feeling of peace and tranquility. (more…)

The Drakensberg Mountains is probably the most noticeable feature on the eastern coastline of South Africa on the map and in reality. Their expansiveness and beauty make the region attractive to visitors from within the country and abroad. Drakensberg is ideal for holiday activities for the adventurous at heart; hiking, canoeing, quad-biking, mountain climbing are just some of the ways in which you will keep yourself busy while living out of a luxurious chalet or room at one of the several resorts or lodges you can book through Optima Holidays. Select from the several Drakensberg resort specials on offer and you will find yourself heading to this great destination at a reasonable cost you can certainly afford. (more…)

Durban is a kind of convergence zone for tourists from all over South Africa and the globe and looking at its beaches, it is no wonder why people love it as much as they do. Optima Holidays offers holiday packages for hotels near ICC Durban at prices that will not be too harsh on your pockets. With warm weather all year round and plenty of interesting sights to see, Durban is the ultimate year-round destinations. You would not want to miss it for the world. (more…)