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…)
Looking for affordable accommodation in Mpumalanga, look no further than Gethlane Lodge Hotel & Spa in Lydenburg brought to you by Optima Holidays. 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. (more…)
Travelling safely in South Africa is vitally important to all, foreigners and locals. Knowing your country and its people is important for general day to day interaction and survival. But in this article we cover ‘Knowing South Africa’ for travellers.
South Africa is one of the top countries to have welcomed ‘Going Green’ with open arms. So why not ‘Go Green’ whilst you travel? Keep in mind your carbon footprint, what you leave behind, and what you can add to this beautiful country. Optima Breaks is proudly South African and supports Going Green. (more…)
Once a year in June the sleepy town of Nelspruit comes alive with the arrival of the InniBos Festival, bringing with it some of the foremost artists in South African fringe entertainment.
Mpumalanga also known as “Paradise Country” is filled with majestic views that range from the grand mountains to the Highveld grasslands. It is a province filled with the mysteries of an older world, just waiting to be unraveled by you!
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
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…)
Mpumalanga, also known as ‘Paradise Country’ is one of South Africa’s top tourist destinations, visitors are drawn by the magnificent scenery. White River is well placed for visiting the rest of the Panorama route or Kruger National Park, with extraordinary beauty of the Lowveld and escarpment. (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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Perhaps surprisingly, luxury accommodation in Mpumalanga doesn’t have to be expensive. Optima Holidays offers a collection of luxury self-catering resorts at popular holiday destinations near the Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon at an affordable rate. (more…)
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