Africa 2019-21 Brochure

102 Somak Holidays 020 8423 3000 South Africa is often referred to as a “World in One Country”, and you will be amazed by how many activities you can pack in during your stay, although you will find that whatever duration you choose, it probably won’t be long enough. Wildlife enthusiasts will love the “big 5” safaris and the seasonal whale watching opportunities, while culture vultures, and those looking for the ultimate in cuisine, will find plenty to do and enjoy in and around Cape Town and the Winelands. The Garden Route, Panorama Route and Peninsula Route all offer superb views of the intensely beautiful natural landscape. Take a trip to the Battlefields to learn about the history of the Anglo-Boer Wars and then move on to Durban or Sun City. Best time to travel South Africa is ideal to visit all year-round. November to March is generally the drier and hotter months in the Western Cape, including Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route. Choose June to September if you want to explore all that Durban and KwaZulu-Natal have to offer. Types of accommodation From safari lodges and luxury tents to city centre hotels, apartments and guest houses, there is a vast range of accommodation available from the utmost luxury to the easily affordable. There is always something to suit everyone. Top experiences ✯ Cape Town, including Table Mountain, Robben Island, as well as penguin sanctuary at Boulders Bay and Cape Point ✯ The Winelands ✯ The Garden Route ✯ Whale watching around Hermanus (August to November) ✯ A safari in Kruger National Park, the Eastern Cape or one of the other private reserves ✯ Luxury trains between Pretoria and Cape Town ✯ The Battlefields ✯ Durban and KwaZulu-Natal Why South Africa? Cape Point