The festive season has officially passed us by! Leaving behind a trail of good memories, delicious summer evenings and probably a few tired feet. Well more than a few!

Need a remedy that’s sure to work?

A weekend getaway for the family!

What could possibly be better than a weekend with the family spent relaxing at the beach.

Let Optima Holidays take you on a restful break to one of our many resorts along Durban’s majestic coastline, that will cater to your every need. (more…)

Year after year, holiday resorts in Drakensberg are filled to the brim with tourists from within the country and abroad, all of whom seem to be seeking out a similar kind of experience: one that involves the great outdoors, breath-taking scenery and plenty of fun activities and it’s not only the thrill-seekers and active ones that find themselves having a good time at resorts in the area. Spa treatments are one of the main attractors to resorts in the region so you can be guaranteed a vacation that will excite as well as rejuvenate when booking your stay through Optima Holidays. (more…)

Venture out and discover Mpumalanga – dramatic beauty! Mpumalanga shelters some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth. It is rich and varied and includes the Kruger National Park, the mountains of the Klein Drakensberg escarpment and the scenic Blyde River canyon.  Jaw-dropping features that one can venture out on include the Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the spectacular view from God’s Window, the Sudwala Caves and the historic and quaint mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest. (more…)

Browse the Optima Holidays website for specials on accommodation close to Durban ICC if you’re keen on visiting KwaZulu Natal on your next vacation. You will find plenty of affordable holiday packages to resorts in the city, all of which seem to have a few things in common: they all offer spacious and luxurious places at which to stay and boast an incredible set of onsite facilities that will keep you busy and active for the duration of your trip. (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.

 “Considering that game viewing and the Big 5 are probably South Africa’s main draw card for foreign visitors, its sad that scores of  South African’s still believe they cannot afford a game viewing holiday” says Rioma Cominelli Managing Director of Optima Holidays, South Africa’s largest holiday provider.  Rioma continues “At Optima Holidays, we encourage every family to consider planning your own affordable game viewing holiday.

 South Africa is rich in the best and widest range of game viewing in the world including mini breaks to luxury 3 week Bush Camp Exotic Getaways. There are over 12 self catering resorts in the Mpumalanga area and 10 in the Limpopo & North West area which are highly affordable, offering rates as low as R 155 per person per night sharing.One of the most popular resorts is Gethlane Lodge Hotel & Spa which is located in Lydenberg area of Mpumalanga. The resort offers luxury apartments and some of the facilities on site include 5 swimming pools, Jacuzzi & sauna, crazy golf, outdoor chess,childrens trampoline, children’s play ground and to rejuvenate body mind & soul a wellness spa. Visitors return here year after year and continue to give rave reviews.

The Numbi gate into the Kruger National Game Park is only 1 hr 30 mins away and provides the perfect access to a great affordable game viewing holiday.

 Other resorts in the area include: Burchells Bush Lodge, Crystal Springs, Lowveld Lodge, Millstream, Mount Sheba, Ngwenya Lodge, Pine Lake Country Estate, Sabie River Sun, Sanbonani, Sudwala Lodge and Waterberry Hills.

 To book all your accommodation needs at lowest price guaranteed contact Optima Holidays on + 27 31 701 9999 or www.optimabreaks.com

Thinking of making a visit to the southern coast of KwaZulu Natal but not sure where you to stay during your journey. Well, if you employ the help of Optima Holidays, this should not be a challenge at all. We offer reasonably priced holiday packages that will serve you and your pockets well. Choose one of the resorts available on the website and you may find yourself staying in one of the many South Coast self-catering units at these holiday complexes. The great thing about booking a stay through Optima is the affordable rates offered for vacation packages. Spending too much for a holiday is out of the question since what you do when you arrive at your holiday destination matters greatly and everyone knows that activities require money. (more…)

So you have been planning a trip for a while now but have not been sure where to head to next. With Optima Holidays, making this decision should not be too difficult. We offer specials for stays at resorts nationwide so that if you are searching for a place to stay in Mpumalanga for instance, you could very easily find yourself a holiday package which suits your wallet and personal interests. (more…)

 With 365 days of Summer, Durban offers something for everyone. 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.

 Optima Holidays brings you 5 leisure and business Durban Resorts from their vast portfolio of 150 resorts countrywide. (more…)

The thought of a vacation in an area that promises scenic views from high mountain peaks, adventure and exhilarating activities and the opportunity to relax with soothing spa treatments is enough to wet anyone’s appetite. It’s the kind of thing you would have to try hard to resist so with all the holiday resorts in Drakensberg available for booking with the help of Optima Holidays. Travelling to the Drakensberg with your partner, family, or friends is the perfect way to rejuvenate and bond with those you care for and given the fact that you will not have to break bank in order to afford the trip, you would need a brilliant excuse for not taking up this offer. (more…)

KwaZulu Natal is arguably the most popular South African province to visit and the thousands of tourists that bless its terrain with their presence are testament to this fact. Optima Holidays offers brilliant offers on some of the best holiday packages you could find for accommodation close to Durban ICC. Imagine yourself taking a rickshaw, buying arts and crafts at a local flea market, traipsing the beachfront while the foamy swash of the warm Indian Ocean creeps into and fills the spaces between your toes as you watch the sun set of the oceanic horizon. Well, you will have the chance to experience all of this and more after you have selected Durban as your next holiday destination. (more…)