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. (more…)

The Comrades Marathon is a cherished national treasure and attracts thousands of runners, spectators and television viewers every year. We invite you to participate in this great event and experience the worlds greatest race. (more…)

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…)

KZN 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 Labori Resort, a quaint resort based in Ballito to large ones like La Montagne Hotel & Spa & Breakers Resort . (more…)

South Africa is a country filled with diverse culture, a torn history, a yearning to heal its wounds. A country full of life and love, a culture of food and wine, Shebeens, Shanty Towns, dancing, 11 official languages, animal skin dresses, Bikini’s and Braai’s.  As a South African you should traverse every inch of your country, leave no rock unturned. But of all the wonderful places to visit, there are 10 that are a must see.  Add them to your bucket list. (more…)

Enjoy a magical Cape Escape at any one of our advertised Cape Resorts.

Choose from Club Mykonos, Hastings Hall, Mount Sierra or Port Owen Marina.  Optima ensures it offers only the best in holidays and holiday specials. Each week we send out a Mail blast with that week’s chosen resorts and its specials.

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The south coast of KwaZulu Natal is abundant with the kind of scenery that will provide the perfect backdrop for all your summer activities during your time spent in this sunny province. There are a myriad of activities there for you to choose from, what you eventually end up spending your time on will have more to do with your personality and favourite pass-times than the options available to you. With all this, you may be very pleased to find out that Optima Holidays has a range of KZN South Coast holiday deals for you to choose from and what makes these deals great are the reasonable price tags attached. You will not have to fork out an indecent amount of money to enjoy a vacation in one of the most scenic coastal areas in all of South Africa. (more…)

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! (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.  (more…)