South Africa Hotel

Places & Activities

Activities
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Entertainment and Leisure

South Africa can easily pass as the entertainment centre for Africa. You get all sorts of entertainment that you can dream of.

There are awesome night spots in every city and town for those that enjoy nightlife. There is an abundance of music shows to watch and we have our own answers to Las Vegas in gambling venues.

Documentary Film-making in South Africa
Storytelling is an ancient African tradition that has stood the test of time. And while the ancestors may have sat around their fires in the old days, telling their colourful tales, South Africa’s modern-day storytellers have a hugely creative medium to use as a mouthpiece…television and film.

Wellness and Beauty
Keeping up with your health and beauty treatments is no hardship in South Africa. World class beauty salons, wellness centres and spas are all part of your holiday landscape.

Beauty Salons
Just because you’re on holiday, doesn’t mean you have to change your usual beauty routine. You’ll find many salons where you can have a facial, manicure or other procedures, and - most of the better hotels have hair and beauty salons on site.

Fitness
The joy of a holiday in sunny South Africa is that you’ll have plenty of opportunity to get outdoors and get active, but if you still need your gym fix, there are plenty of facilities on offer. Many hotels either have gyms on site or have arrangements for guests to use local gyms.

Spas and Wellness Centres
With our fantastic climate and wonderful scenery we have so many perfect settings for real rejuvenation and ‘decompression’. There are excellent spas and wellness centres scattered all around the country - from mountain hideaways to beach retreats to game lodges and even the odd wellness centre located on a golf course.

If you’re planning some real time out on your holiday and need to relax, rejuvenate and re-energise, a stay at a spa may be just the thing. A gentle regimen of daily massage, healthy eating, moderate exercise and magnificent scenery will leave you feeling great after a few days.

You will find that our complementary health facilities are equal to the world’s finest and our exchange rate makes the whole experience a totally stress-free one. Most spas have very flexible programmes so you can stay for as long or as short as you like.

If you just want to indulge for a day, you could visit one a day spa – situated in close proximity to the urban centres.

Alternative Therapies
Complimentary or ‘alternative’ therapies are very popular in South Africa. Reiki, reflexology, aromatherapy massage, kiniesiology, hot-stone therapies are available at health and wellbeing salons. Yoga, meditation, tai chi and the like are also readily available.

Cosmetic Surgery
The decision to have elective or cosmetic surgery is often difficult and sometimes the recovery process can be the most stressful. Visitors find that it is easier and more convenient to have surgery away from home. The good news is that our medical and dental facilities in South Africa are equal to the best in the world. With exchange rates as favourable as they are, you could find yourself spending as much for airfare, the medical procedure and recuperation in a fantastically scenic setting, as you would on the operation alone at home. Here you could end it all with a week watching game or lounging on the beach and acquiring a tan to match your new look.

Soul Escapes and Retreats
As well as the many wellness centres all over the country, there are a number of establishments which operate as wellness retreats. These are places where you can just enjoy a sense of peace and wellbeing without the usual hustle and bustle of hotels, resorts or guest houses.

Theme Parks
You don’t need to dream about Disneyland when you are in South Africa. This country has a number of theme parks that offer huge creativity and awesome experiences. Here we have our own original answers to Disney – where else will you find a pirate ship, an ancient Lost City and a City of Gold?

Ushaka Marine World
Nothing quite beats the Ushaka Marine World experience. Doubling up as a great theme park and an Aquarium, Ushaka Marine World in Durban offers its visitor an unforgettable all-round experience.

The marine park is tastefully themed with African imaginary and the place exudes an air of fun and excitement. No matter what the occasion, you will always find something to do at UShaka Marine World, from sizzling entertainment at the Sea and Dolphin Worlds, to restaurants offering excellent cuisine, an unforgettable shopping experience in Treasure World retail village. Fun-filled water slides at Wet 'n Wild World are also on offer, or simply spend a lazy day sunbathing at Beach World.

Ratanga Junction
Cape Town’s Ratanga Junction combines dreams and themes to form an extravaganza of entertainment. From casual to quirky to old world glamour, Ratanga has it all offering more than 10 themes that include favourites such as Life’s a Beach, Cape Street Party, Mediterranean Magic and many more. Let your imagination run wild at Ratanga.

The Ratanga theme park runs from December through to July.

 

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