We asked our specialists which destinations offer particularly good value for the coming year. We see plenty of offers in the newspapers and on the web for low-priced tours, but these invariably cut a lot of corners, so we also stressed that the trips needed to be the ‘complete experience’ and not less than two weeks. Here are some of their suggestions.
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Articles in the 'South Africa' Category
South Africa is a country boasting an abundance of attractions, from safaris to wine lands, which have combined to make it a very appealing destination for the visiting traveller. However, away from the usual tourist trail is a country still coming to terms with its recent political past and trying to address a myriad of social, education and health problems.
Audley has worked with the Uthando project for just over a year now and here we explore the work of the charity from four different perspectives: the founder, the beneficiary, the visiting client and the staff at Audley.
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It’s a happy coincidence that many of South Africa’s highlights lie upon a clearly defined, easily navigable route, a coincidence that makes it a great destination for first-time visitors. Here is a bit of an introduction to those highlights and how to stitch them all together.
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The pound might have dropped but the rand has plummeted. Andrew Hunt, South Africa Programme Manager, finds bargains aplenty as the southern hemisphere summer swings across a country that offers big five safaris, excellent dining and world-class boutique hotels.
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Amongst South Africa’s countless attractions, one area is often overlooked. Charlotte Mellor and Sarah McGuinness head
north from Cape Town to find sweeping beaches, pretty fishing villages and San rock art. Best of all, there’s not another visitor in sight.
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Fair Trade food showed the way but it’s taking the travel industry time to catch up. A new initiative in South Africa links environmental stewardship with responsible employment practices.
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Marilyn Tromp treks around the Wild Coast in South Africa.
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Marilyn Tromp takes an alternative approach to viewing the intriguing wildlife of South Africa.
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Pietman Refief, local winelands expert in South Africa, reflects upon the traditions of the region and how best to experience them.
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One of our finest guides, Rob Gerrard, discusses the Battlefields of South Africa.
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Michael Francis on the comfort and convenience of exploring southern Africa on the Shongololo Express.
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The luxuries of train travel, from South Africa to Southeast Asia.
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Jill Bradley reveals the best places to whale watch whales South African style.
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South Africa’s KwaZulu Natal province deserves more than a few days of your attention.
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Getting to grips with South Africa’s famous wildlife park.
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Andrew Hunt recounts some finds from a recent research trip to South Africa.
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