Has the travel bug bitten? We’ve rounded up a list of rand-friendly destinations – international and regional – that can still come in at under R20 000 per person.
SOUTH AFRICA & SURROUNDS
1.GAME PARK
From R5 000 per person for a quick getaway
Some of the best holidays are right on our doorstep. Take a weekend to enjoy your morning coffee with an unbroken view of the bush, dunk a crunchy rusk while on a sunrise drive; or take in the bushveld orchestra of beetles and creatures at dusk…
THIS COULD BE YOUR TRIP:
During August, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve has a special for R1530 per person per night, which includes a luxury tented suite with breakfast and dinner, plus a game drive or horseback safari per day.
Spend four nights at Askari Game Lodge & Spa four-star hotel in the Magaliesburg for R4960 per person, including breakfast, dinner and one game drive per person per day.
2.VIC FALLS
From R9900 per person for a week
The thunderous Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. It is classic romance and high-speed adventure rolled into one. You could also combine it with a visit to Botswana. Kenya Airways recently launched a direct flight between Cape Town and Vic Falls, only two hours away – it’s great for a quick getaway.
THIS COULD BE YOUR TRIP:
Getting there: SAA flies daily from JHB. Return flights cost about R4 300
Visa? Free; obtained on arrival at the airport
Your stay: From R1600 per night for a double room at a three-star hotel; from R2900 per night for a twin room including breakfast at a four-star hotel.
3.BOTSWANA
From R12800 per person for a week
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