Hire
a car and see more of South Africa
by
Andrew Regan
As
winter looms on the horizon, the long haul holiday market springs into
life offering sun and heat in the southern hemisphere. From the cosmopolitan
offerings of Cape Town and Johannesburg to the wilderness of the Kruger
National Park to the rugged Atlantic and Indian Ocean coastlines, South
Africa has plenty to offer the holiday maker this winter.
South
Africa is vast, and traversing the distances between the major attractions
is most easily accomplished by taking advantage of the internal flights
available, but perhaps the more rewarding experience can be derived by
hiring a car as it helps to convey a deeper understanding of what the country
has to offer. Car rental firms have a presence in most of the major cities
and car
hire in South Africa is relatively cheap.
Cape
Town is the first port of call for many flights to South Africa and the
city greets all with a bustling, cosmopolitan atmosphere. The city skyline
is dominated by the omnipotent table mountain and the city retains a bustling
café culture and impressive seafood at the harbour area. Moving
out of Cape Town and along the Garden Route - touted as Africa's answer
to Route 66 - is a series of beautiful coastal towns of South Africa's
Indian Ocean coastline.
Durban
is a surfer's mecca and offers a laid-back alternative to the bustle of
Cape Town and Johannesburg. For the more adventurous, Durban can be used
as a base for exploring South Africa's most fearsome ocean predator, the
Great White Shark. For land based predators, there can be only one place
to visit - Kruger National Park. South Africa's top attraction offers the
unique opportunity to view outstanding wildlife on safari and the chance
to spot the big five in their natural habitat for a unique and rewarding
experience.
Travelling
by road through the Transvaal provides a rewarding experience allowing
visitors to see more of the real South Africa by car, taking in Johannesburg
and Pretoria en-route. These cities offer a greater glimpse into South
African life and can act as a good base for booking and exploring a Kruger
safari.
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About
the Author: Andrew Regan is an online journalist who enjoys socialising
at his local Edinburgh rugby club http://www.edinburghaccies.com/. |
