Sometimes it’s nice to get away from the city. Johannesburg, the comercial capital of South Africa almost runs straight into Pretoria, the official capital of the country. Life is hectic as it is in most cities but there are plenty of places to go for a break and some will certainly appeal to the children. Durban is not too far away and the warm Indian Ocean; closer to home is Kruger Park and it is important that every youngster is instilled with a love of wildlife when so many species are under threat.
Single Parents Package and the Drakensburg
The Drakensburg
It’s an easy run by road to Kruger through the beautiful Drakensburg Range which is close enough to Johannesburg and Pretoria for locals to visit for as short a time as a weekend.
One of the features of accommodation in the Drakensburg is that you are likely so find something that fits in with the surroundings; wooden buildings fit in so nicely with the secenery. However, there is nothing basic in the quality of accommodation, service and comfort. There should be plenty on site for the children and advice about the things that are worth a visit in the surrounding area.
Business use
There is a modern day trend in gathering staff together for team building and perhaps launching new products onto the market. It can certainly be catered for in hotels in idyllic surroundings as well as ones in city centres.
Vaal River
Another alternative for a break with the family is the Vaal River, a tributary of the mighty Orange River, which is a popular holiday destination for city dwellers and less than an hour away from Johannesburg.
It is close enough to the cities for businessmen to actually stay there. Regular travellers can tire of city centre hotels; they are far more likely to be positive and productive if they can really get away each evening and simply relax. A sun downer cruise is a ‘must do’ for anyone in Africa who enjoys a drink and the fabulous sunsets that are common throughout Sub Saharan Africa. The Vaal River is there for everyone’s enjoyment even if they simply want to sit on dry land and watch what is going on.
Quality hotels will provide a number of alternatives for families, and where there is a river, cruises are certain to feature. Anyone choosing somewhere like this for a family holiday can be certain there will be all sorts of activities to keep the children amused throughout the entire break.
South Africa promotes the outdoor life and these alternatives suggest that hotels do as well.
A Single Parents Package in the Drakensburg is worth close examination. The staff is at your service in hotels in such places and the children can get so much more out of the countryside than they possibly can in the middle of cities. It is certainly worth a try.
There is a great deal to be had if you pick up the family straight from work and head to the Vaal River where you will all feel relaxed as soon as you arrive.
