Planning Easter breaks in your own province

With the New Year and Christmas now well behind us, Easter is just under three months away! While we were definitely hopeful that lockdowns would have eased up over the Festive Season, one thing is certainly true. Things change quickly and long term travel plans could end up being dashed in a heartbeat.

With that in mind, we've decided the best way to avoid international and even regional travel restrictions is to book a superb location right in your home province. As property professionals, we know our areas well, as such, the perfect holiday destination could simply be a hop skip and a jump away!

Johannesburg - Dinokeng

While home to the largest city in the country, Gauteng also hosts a number of spectacular reserves and natural wonders that offer exceptional Easter weekend experiences. One such reserve that stands out is The Dinokeng Game Reserve which hosts the coveted and rarely held 6-star rating accommodations.

This picturesque and iconic reserve, located on the northernmost tip of Gauteng, is the only reserve in the country that offers free game walks and less restricted access for visitors to explore the great outdoors.

What's more, the Summerfell Collection hosts a private luxury game lodge at Dinokeng offering this exclusive marvel with an observation tower for exquisite 360-degree views of the bush. Private guided game drives are on offer as well as an indulgent sunset cruise along the pristine Mongena River.

See more and book today! - Summerfell Dinokeng Private Lodge

Garden Route - Plettenberg Bay and Knysna 

If you're living along the Garden Route it's quite likely you are already living in a holiday destination! But even if you call one of these iconic destinations home, it's likely you may still be missing out on the best your home town has to offer.

Plettenberg Bay is known as South Africa's playground for the rich and famous and has both the stunning beaches of Formosa Bay as well as the exquisite backdrop of the Outeniqua Mountains making for a serene and mesmerising setting. The Limoni Luxury Suites just a block away from the beach is a luxury self-catering venue that offers quick and easy access to the outdoor pleasures of yachting and sailing that Plett is known for.

Read more about Plettenberg Bay here 

As anyone living in the Western Cape or along the Garden Route will tell you, Knysna is the pinnacle holiday destination in South Africa. Offering exceptional sea views, shopping experiences and hotels and self-catering lodges to die for! Located just 3.5 km from Noetzie Beach, Pezula Lodge features 5 bedroom holiday homes as well as regular hotel rooms within a private and luxurious setting.

Eastern Cape - Kenton on Sea

If you're a resident in Kenton on Sea then you're practically already on holiday! It goes without saying that this area is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the route with properties with sea and river views that tend to be most popular. Kenton is a traditional slice of holiday in the Eastern Cape that offers an abundance of immaculate self-catering suites to experience what it would be like to be a homeowner in this cordoned off lap of luxury.

Read more about Kenton on Sea here

Cape Town - Montagu, Hermanus

If you're a permanent resident of Cape Town then you are likely to know of a full host of incredible hotels and self-catering lodges around this exceptional and cosmopolitan city. While tourists flock to the Mothercity, residents journey further inland to experience the unique offerings of the karoo and the quaint towns that dot this large province.

Montagu is a little slice of heaven located just a 2-hour drive outside of the CBD. Famous for its fruit and nuts business which serves a nation, this town, located on Route 62 offers a country outdoors experience within a unique and culturally diverse setting. From bike trails to museums and even an unmatchable wine tasting experience, Montagu offers a more holistic approach to the Cape Town experience. The relaxed atmosphere, clean air, and friendly town folk are exactly why you are here.

If you're a Cape Town resident and haven't seen the seaside marvel that is the town of Hermanus then now is the time to do so! One of the most incredible drives in the country is the route from Hermanus to Franschhoek via Caledon. Offering marvellous views of the Western Cape's Atlantic seaside through winding mountainous paths. Perfect for bike trails and Sunday drives with the top down. Book at one of the various self-catering lodges or at the 5-star Marine Hermanus.

Durban - St Lucia and Margate

When they talk about fun, sun, and sea, they're generally talking about the province with the busiest beaches in the country. With the warm Indian ocean and an even warmer tropical summer, Durban and the greater Natal province is a favourite for practically any holidaymaker in the country. Luckily as Durbanites, you may get to experience a little more of that for yourselves this season. Or better yet, ditch the CBD and take a short drive either north or south depending on your tastes.

On the northern coast of Natal sits one of the world's foremost heritage sites known as the St. Lucia river estuary. St Lucia is nestled inside the iSimangaliso Wetland Park on KwaZulu-Natal's Elephant Coast and is known as the town where hippos are likely to roam the streets from time to time. Durbanites will appreciate the luxury offerings of the Pelican's Nest Holiday Home which has a prime view of the river estuary and the mangroves.

Take a trip along the south towards the Hibiscus Coast and you will find the holiday town of Margate in all its seaside glory. During long weekends and holiday seasons, large volumes of tourists from all over the country flock to Margate, which speaks volumes about how much this holiday town has to offer. From awesome sea conditions for surfing to biking trails along the coast, your outdoors itinerary will become filled up fast! 

Read our previous article here: ​​https://www.hamiltons.co.za/news/hamiltons-launches-a-high-end-auction-platform/ 

Contact Hamiltons Property Portfolio for all your buying or selling requirements:

Johannesburg (Head Office): 011 463 0155

Cape Town: 021 418-0328 

Garden Route: 044 050 3295

Eastern Cape: 076 927 7787

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