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How To Spend 10 Days In South Africa

How to spend 10 Days in South Africa

“You arrive in South Africa landing on the sticky tarmac of Cape Town International Airport. The sun bounces off the glass surrounding the terminal creating a shimmering box in which to collect your luggage. The rigmarole of checking in to South Africa is swift and unimposing, you get to the exit, coaches and taxis waiting.

Let the holiday begin!!”

The hustle of Cape Town is something to be savoured, so simply passing through would be a missed opportunity.

The Cape Grace Hotel is a perfect place to start your luxury holiday. The hotel is classically inspired and encapsulates the enchantment and intrigue of South Africa perfectly making it the only possible place to start your luxury South African Safari.

The Cape Grace Hotel

The hotel is situated on the harbour offering stunning panoramic views across the quay and into the ocean.

Cape Town is steeped in history with evidence of the apartheid years still visible as tourist attractions which act as a shocking reminder of years gone by.

A particular point of interest is Robben Island off the coast of Cape Town. Robben Island in recent history was primarily used as a prison to segregate political prisoners and activists. Nelson Mandela was held here for 27years. It is a sobering experience, but also a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit and one that shouldn’t be missed.

Cape Town offers all the modern amenities, with a great market and contemporary retailers. The tourism industry is thriving in Cape Town and you can therefore benefit from great service and facilities.

“After a couple of days perusing through the streets of Cape Town sampling fresh seafood and exquisite local cuisine it is time to set off further into the African savannah to sample more of what South Africa has to offer. How about further west, “Wine Country”…hmmm…There’s an idea.”

Franschhoek is about 2-3 hours west of Cape Town nearer to central South Africa rather than the coast. The landscape appears more “European” than African; luckily the heat will remind you instantly where you are. Franschhoek is a large rural area filled with grapes and vineyards. South Africa has now confirmed to the world that it is a serious competitor in new world wines. Australia, South America and South Africa are becoming the core countries pursuing winemaker’s recognition.

Le Quartier Français is one of the finest hotels in the world let alone Africa. The restaurant was voted 37th in the reputable S.Pallegrino “best restaurant” award. The food is therefore out of this world, and the accommodation itself lives up to its Michelin star counterpart.

The rooms are elegantly designed with a great feel of contemporary design. The rooms each have a traditional wood burning fireplace to give a wonderful balance between old and new. ICi is one of the restaurants on the resort offering an incredible breakfast each and every morning.

Once you have taken breakfast the rest of the day is up to you. You can explore the region of Franschhoek visiting individual winemakers and vineyards sampling South Africa’s finest export, or you can

? Môreson and Bread & Wine for the ultimate wine and food experience

? Golf courses within fifteen minutes drive - Pearl valley and Paarl Golf Course

? Tennis courts

? Hiking and biking excursions

? Horse-riding and wine tasting on horseback

? Paragliding and helicopter trips

? Chocolate tasting

? Great restaurants and wineries to visit

I think because of its produce the area of Franschhoek is certainly an adult’s playground offering the finest luxuries no matter what your request.

“After a couple of days soaking up the sun, atmosphere and wine, it’s time to head out to the plains of Africa.

The real Africa is waiting, the chance for safari.

1. Heading further west will bring you to the largest National Park in Africa.

Kruger National Park.

Leaving Franschhoek is the first step to a genuine adventure, a chance to explore some of the most picturesque landscapes in the world. Keep the camera on standby or at least within arm’s reach. The difficult thing about an incredible moment is that they are easily missed. Pack the camera!!”

Setting off to Kruger fills you with excitement, the chance to release the “inner-attenborough”.

Game lodges are dotted throughout Kruger National Park, each with its own incomparable views and game drives. Wildlife is rife throughout Kruger, giving you the opportunity to see the big 5 as well as exceptional birdlife.

The Royal Malewane lodge is one of the finest lodges in the entire park. It is a place for people who want to get away from modern life and really engage themselves with Africa. All suites are based in the African bush in an unspoilt environment giving astonishing views of landscape and wildlife alike.

Game drives are held throughout the day giving you a chance to see a plethora of wildlife, from Lions and elephants to exquisite bush and tree dwellers, what more would you need from a luxury safari in South Africa.

The Lodge manages to bring luxury to the most bucolic place on earth, the combination of opulence and the sounds of wildlife calling throughout the night is a combination like no other.

South Africa is a place that you will be talking about for years after you leave. It’s an emotional thing. I can’t imagine bonding with London, New York, Tokyo etc in a way you can bond with South Africa.

It has everything!

Discover the possible potential for a South African Safari.

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I am doing a school project and my teach gave us an outline....thats one of the questions, and i cant find it on any websites. HELP!

Egyptian architecture has a small but interesting influence on American buildings. There is the Luxor Las Vegas which is a hotel casino in Las Vegas; the casino is in the shape of a pyramid and the name comes from an ancient city in Egypt.
Pyramids were used by rich Americans at one time instead of more Roman type mausoleums to house their coffins.
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