South Africa, the brand new popular and thriving travel destination, has a lot more to offer than the golden savanna and wildlife. South Africa offers some of the world’s luxurious private game reserves and lodges. The natural beauty, traditions, history, mingled with contemporary art, architecture, and eateries, made the country one of the most stunning places to travel. And, traveling through the country has been made easy and affordable with the flight specials domestic airlines of South Africa.
Tour de Cities
Explore these stunning cities of South Africa and take home more than just a tan.
Cape Town
Cape Town, locally referred to as “Mother City,” is the most spectacular coastal destination you will ever want to leave. This thriving city with its exquisite scenario is an exciting place to live, play, and work. The Table Mountain, UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, adds to the city’s glamour with its vine-covered hills basking under the glittering sun. The white sandy beach comprises not only one but two oceans within the scenario.
Visit the amazing cityscape of City Bowl, the heart of Cape Town. Take a 90 minutes hike to the top of the city’s Lions head peak to experience the sunset. Also, visit the historical Robben Island where the former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, spent 18 years of incarceration before the fall of apartheid. Take a Helicopter ride, and you will be amazed at what the city can offer you.
Johannesburg
Johannesburg, the capital of Gauteng province, with its fascinating art scenes, revitalizing historical places, and award-winning restaurants, has a lot more to offer than Kruger National Park. This world-class city is nothing less than London or New York with its eateries, shopping, and bars, yet you are so close to nature.
Downtown Maboneng (comes from Sesotho, major language spoken in South Africa), which refers to the “place of light,” has aptly been transformed into a bright place with art studios, restaurants, bars, and thriving independent cinema, The Bioscope, jovial locals and visitors. The township of Soweto, once home to former president Nelson Mandela has now transformed into the city’s one of the most dynamic districts which welcomes travelers with its festivals, music, food, and adventure of Bungee jumping from 320ft Soweto Tower.
Durban
The third-largest metropolis, Durban, is one of the most exciting urban destinations for so many reasons. A culturally diverse city comes to life with its African, Asian, and European influences on art, food, and music. Besides, its beaches, subtropical climate, mesmerizing Drakensberg Mountain, and some world-class game reserves are sure to give you a holiday vibe.
Durban, the largest city in Kwazulu-Natal, a province rich in tribal heritage, still retains a Zulu Monarch, King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu. Not only that, Durban is the home to the biggest Indian community outside India who has a distinctive mark on the food and flavours. Apart from the ocean, food, cycle or surf, the colonial buildings like City Hall, Art deco architecture, and the Cenotaph adds to the grandeur of downtown Durban. Also, explore Station Drive Precinct in the suburb of Morningside to experience a flash of New York until you spot the white-painted face of Sangoma (Zulu-traditional healer), absolutely unique to Africa.
Travelling South Africa was never so cheap
Domestic flights are the safest way to travel through South Africa rather than taking rail or road. These renowned domestic airlines of South Africa provide the cheapest deals and the simplest online booking facilities.
Mango Airlines
Mango Airlines, also known as Fly Mango, Flymango.com, or FlyMango, is the first low-cost airline launched in South Africa. Owned by the country’s largest air travel provider, South African Airways, Mango flights are equally popular with South African travelers and travelers from abroad who need comfortable and affordable domestic flights. Mango Airlines offers a comparatively cheaper price; for example, Mango flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town and Durban to Cape Town costs only R699. It also launches specials like “R1 fare” and most recently “Happy days Sale,” which was a grand success, makes it the foremost choice of airlines for many budget-conscious travelers.
FlySafair
The brand new FlySafair, with its high value, is officially the world’s most punctual airline, which is a tremendous success for a South African domestic airline. FlySafair has a commendable history of being a part of the United Nations “The World Food Program” of transporting medical supplies and food relief into inaccessible territories. And, the cheapest deals on domestic flights only added to its popularity. For instance, the most affordable deal it’s offering is the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town, starting from R379.
Kulula
Kulula Airlines, also known as Kulula.com or Khulula, is among the top 3 low-cost airline operators in South Africa. Kulula Airlines ensures safety, security, and comfort to its guests, also the best personal assistants from its crew. And it operates domestic flights to all the major cities in South Africa along with regional services to Mauritius, Zambia, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. It’s currently offering the best price for the route East London from Cape Town and vice versa starting from R1409.
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