If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to travel, then
this list of local African travel destinations should inspire you.
Cape Town
Cape Town is known for its stunning picturesque beaches,
mountains and has one of the longest wine routes in South Africa. When to visit:
Cape Town’s weather can be unpredictable, but the best time is said to be
February through to April.
What to do: Go up Table Mountain in the cable car, visit
Clifton beach, party in Camps Bay at Caprice, go wine tasting and indulge in the delicious cuisine in Stellnbosch
and Franschhoek and go shopping at the V&A Waterfront.
Marrakech, Morocco
Marrakech is known as the ‘red city’, it is full of
mosques, amazing markets, forgotten palaces and beautiful gardens. When to visit: Visit Marrakech in the cooler
months, between September and May.
What to do: The
Djemma el Fna is in the heart of Marrakech. It is situated in the old city of
Medina. It’s a great spot to get a freshly squeezed glass of orange juice. In
the late afternoon the place turns into an entertainment hub, think snake
charming, music etc. The Souqs are
undercover markets that sell goods from food to high end furniture. If you like
shopping then this spot is for you. El Bahia Palace showcases typical Moroccan
architecture, with details in the arch ways and engravings in the hall ways.
The palace was built as a harem’s residence and is now a museum.
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls, forms a border between Zambia
and Zimbabwe and has been
described as the ‘smoke that thunders, or the greatest curtain of falling water
in the world.’
When to visit: .Peak flood season is from March
through to April , when the sheer power of the Falls can be experienced.
What to do: A large percentage of the tourists that visit
are wanting to do adventure activities, such as bungee jumping, ab seiling,
white water rafting and helicopter tours. There are also incredible bush walks,
elephant riding and fly fishing for those that want to get back to nature.
Knysna
Knysna is one of the top locations to visit along the famous
Garden Route. The Knysna Heads offer breathtaking views of the lagoon and the
Indian coast. When to visit: The most popular time to visit Knysna is in
December for the long school holidays and in June for the Oyster festival.
What to do: Knysna offers an array of activities, but a must
is the Knysna Elephant Park, situated on the way to Plettenberg Bay, a sunset
cruise on the John Benn is a must and of course sampling the Knysna delicacy,
the oyster.
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