What is a Holiday Destination?
Considers whether or not the respondent has had a holiday in the last year and if so, where they went. The place is understood as the province, country, or continent where the respondent stayed for the longest, stating the province, if they were in only one, the country if they traveled to more than one province or outside Spain, and the continent if they traveled to more than one country.
Cheap Holiday Destinations In South Africa
Dullstroom
Dullstroom, also known as Emnothweni, is a small town, just 2.5 hour’s drive from Johannesburg. The town lies 35 kilometers north of Belfast and some 53 kilometers southwest of Lydenburg in Mpumalanga Province.
Not only is Dullstorom one of SA’s premier flyfishing areas but it’s also one of the best cheap holiday destinations in South Africa. With many things to do in Mpumalanga, like horse riding trails, fly-fishing, scenic hikes, and picnic spots beside magnificent waterfalls.
Hartbeespoort
Known for the Hartbeespoort Dam and the whitewater rapids of the Crocodile River, Hartbeespoort is a South African resort town north of Johannesburg.
Both are visible from the Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway, which ascends to the top of the Magaliesberg Mountains. Outside of town, Miracle Waters is a spring-water dive site in a former chrome mine. Also nearby is the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre, a big cat sanctuary.
Parys
Parys is a small town located on the national road from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg in the Free State province. The town was founded and named by a German surveyor named Schilbach, who had fought in the siege of Paris in 1870. The name of the town is the Afrikaans translation of Paris.
Parys is not only one of the most affordable holiday destinations in South Africa but also an agricultural hub that produces processed tobacco, bolts and nuts, hosiery, baskets, farming implements, and milled flour, corn (maize), and sorghum.
Bela Bela
Bela-Bela is a small town in the Limpopo Province. The town’s name, “Bela Bela” translates to “pot that boils” and is derived from the thermal hot springs around which the town was built. The hot springs were discovered in the 1800s and the town was called Warmbaths till 2002.
The distance between Johannesburg and Bela-Bela is 149 km (about 2 hours, depending on traffic). There are many things to do in the region like visiting the renowned Forever Resorts Hot Springs or adventuring with Elephants, a safari at Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, or even visiting the De Wildt Shingwedzi Cheetah Ranch.
What is the cheapest island to fly to from South Africa?
Mauritius is one of the cheapest rand-friendly destinations for South Africans looking for an island holiday – if you keep your eyes peeled for holiday packages that include flights and hotels. These deals are usually found during Mauritius’ low and shoulder seasons.
Is it expensive to holiday in South Africa?
Travelers often assume South Africa is expensive because flights come at a hefty price. But, once you arrive, it tends to be very affordable, due to the weakness of the South African Rand. While certain trips (like a high-end safari) can break the bank, there are many experiences that won’t.