Winter is truly upon us!

There have been the first sittings of snow on the Berg! Like all of you living on the east coast, snow is a somewhat unfathomable enigma that both excites and confuses.

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With winter getting into gear it is the perfect time to head on over to Bushman’s Nek Resort situated near Underberg, approximately 700km from Johannesburg, and is a haven for nature lovers.

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Friends, Roman’s and countrymen lend me your ears! How many of you have already planned a complete itinerary, ensuring each moments of your kids holiday is planned and filled with activities? No? Well of course you haven’t! I know, like every other parent, you’ve been busy. So I’m going to help you plan a short notice, quickie holiday for you and the family to enjoy this July!

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Plenty have had the idea of heading down to the coast with their relatives during the holiday season. It’s a great way to have fun and bond with those that are close to you at the same time. Optima Holidays has affordable vacation packages for you to choose from, some of them tailor-made for family holidays in KZN. These packages offer accommodation that features activities that everyone, regardless of age, can take part in and an environment that is warm, welcoming, safe, and of course, kid-friendly. The province has many attraction, here are just a few to give you an idea of what you could possibly spend your time seeing. (more…)

If it is a relaxing holiday break that you are after, look no further. Central Drakensberg lodges will accommodate you as you enjoy a rejuvenating reprieve surrounded by some of the most majestic peaks in the southern hemisphere. Optima Holidays provides vacation packages that include staying at lodges that provide a plush living space with the added benefit of onsite or nearby activities that cater to a broad spectrum of personality types. Your dream holiday in KwaZulu Natal has just become all the more possible. (more…)

The Northern and Central Drakensberg area has some of the most beautiful scenery that you can imagine. The area falls into four valleys, beginning with the Champagne Valley in the Central Berg, through the Cathedral Peak and Didima Valley, then the Royal Natal National Park and Amphitheatre Valley, and finally the Middledale Pass Valley in the Northern Berg. Each of the four valleys has its own kind of beauty and character. (more…)

Looking for Affordable self-catering accommodation during the Dusi Canoe Marathon? Optima Holidays can assist you with all types of accommodation throughout KZN. (more…)

Sterkfontein Dam chalets provide convenient, comfortable self-catering accommodation in the Sterkfontein Nature Reservejust outside Harrismith. Optima Holidays charming Qwantani Resort is located right on the water’s edge, so chalets are ideally located for making the most of watersports opportunities. As well as equipped chalets, Qwantani offers a number of facilities. (more…)

Are you looking for child friendly holiday destinations in South Africa? South Africa is a truly amazing country with family friendly holiday resorts situated in convenient locations in the Western Cape, North West, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. Optima Holidays can direct you to the perfect resort for your family. (more…)