{"id":36040,"date":"2022-09-09T16:35:19","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T14:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=36040"},"modified":"2023-03-07T13:45:38","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T11:45:38","slug":"5-reasons-why-south-africans-should-travel-locally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/5-reasons-why-south-africans-should-travel-locally\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Why South Africans Should Travel Locally"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Africa remains one of the most popular destinations among travellers across the world. In fact, South Africa was the most visited<\/a> country in the African continent in 2020 alone, with 3.8 million international tourists making their way to our sunny shores during the year. So, why aren\u2019t we as South African\u2019s making the most of the beauty that exists right on our stoeps?<\/p>\n

Aside from the many incredible experiences on offer across the country \u2013 from lush, green landscapes and picturesque mountains to luxurious resorts, fine dining and unique entertainment \u2013 the local economy could use a boost from more domestic travel and tourism.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s so much to love about our own beautiful country, so why not enjoy everything South Africa has to offer before you jet off to faraway lands? A staycation is not only good for the soul, but it\u2019s a great way to do your part and give South Africa\u2019s travel and tourism industry a pick-me-up after a long two years under lockdown.<\/p>\n

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Luckily, South Africa has a lot to offer. So, before you get all your travel accessories<\/a> together. Here are just 5 reasons why you should be exploring locally before you consider heading beyond our borders.<\/p>\n

1. There\u2019s a good balance between nature and the city<\/h3>\n

Whether you\u2019re in search of travel experiences that allow you to spend more time outdoors enjoying all the natural wonders South Africa has to offer, or you\u2019re more of a city slicker who enjoys architecture and rooftop sundowners, South Africa has it all in one. Go from inner city luxury stays in Sandton<\/a> to a range of off-the-beaten-path getaways and\u00a0hiking trails<\/a> far from the bustling crowds, all within driving distance.<\/p>\n

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2. SA is home to the big five<\/h3>\n

According to consumer insights from Google, South African search results<\/a> have shown increased hits for terms such as \u2018game reserve\u2019 and \u2018nature reserve\u2019, indicating that South Africans are increasingly looking to enjoy the wildlife experiences that the country is internationally renowned for. With the big five and so many more incredible creatures to marvel at in our local parks, why venture anywhere else?<\/p>\n

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For South Africans, a safari holiday is right on our doorstep, so grab your binoculars<\/a>, outdoor adventure gear, and camera<\/a> for a holiday you won’t soon forget!<\/p>\n

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3. There are so many hidden gems to explore<\/h3>\n

South Africa is filled to the brim with lesser-known attractions. Mpumalanga, for instance, has loads to offer. Caving by Candlelight<\/a> explores the Lone Creek Cave and is ideal for thrill seekers \u2013 a helmet and a candlelight are all you need to go on this adventure through this epic cave and dark, muddy tunnels. And if it\u2019s an enchanting adventure you\u2019re after, then Kaapsehoop<\/a> has all the small-town charm you can wish for \u2013 complete with wild horses and yummy food your Ouma would approve of.<\/p>\n

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4. More bang for your buck<\/h3>\n

Why spend a fortune on a week-long vacation overseas when you can enjoy a few weeks of stay-cation bliss in one of the world’s most sought-after travel destinations? For the cost of return flight tickets, dicey accommodation, and food and entertainment that could go either way, you can book into one of the many stunning hotels and resorts across South Africa\u2019s major cities for a long-term stay and enjoy the finest local dining, entertainment and shopping experiences.<\/p>\n

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That way, you’ll still have plenty of money left over to spoil yourself with some new must-have travel accessories<\/a>. Whether you want to splash out on new luggage<\/a> or spoil yourself with a new digital camera<\/a> to capture your travel memories, you will have plenty left over for a few extras before your trip.<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0South African hotels offer authentic experiences<\/h3>\n

Unlike hotels abroad that typically remain detached from local culture and do not always reflect the real way of life of communities around them, most South African hotels manage to achieve a good balance of resort luxury intertwined with authentic local experiences. For example, The Capital Hotel and Apartments are all located in the heart of major cities, allowing guests to immerse themselves in local culture, cuisine, attractions and entertainment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Top reasons to travel locally in South Africa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":30664,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2849,108],"tags":[9903,773,9282,2904,9498,774],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hiking_tips.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36040"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36040"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36040\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37889,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36040\/revisions\/37889"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30664"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36040"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36040"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36040"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}