South Africa’s pleasant environment, first-world infrastructure and natural variety have raised it to one of the most popular holiday destinations on the planet. In fact, tourism in South Africa is growing at 3 times the world average!

Along with tourist numbers growing on a month-to-month basis and the hosting of the World Cup in June 2010 significantly improving the amount of comfortable lodgings in the country, South African vacation accommodation is both varied and plentiful.

Types of South African holiday accommodation

South Africa is an eclectic mixture of bright, city lights, golden beaches, forest and mountain hideaways, challenging golfing courses and game reserves brimming with Africa’s wildlife.

Each destination offers an remarkable choice of holiday accommodation that can range from budget backpackers, inexpensive bed & breakfasts and self-catering beach bungalows to elegant country manor houses, luxurious bush lodges and 5-star hotel rooms.

Game park accommodation

South Africa’s national parks and game reserves are one of the most popular holiday attractions in the land. There is consequently a wide variety of bush accommodation on offer that caters for all budgets.

Camping sites and self-catering chalets and bungalows in the national parks are affordable options for the entire family. There are also plush country houses situated outside the park perimeter that offer comfortable lodgings on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

For an upmarket, all-inclusive bush alternative, where first class cuisine and a range of activities are part of the package, choose any one of the refined bush lodges and luxury tented camps that can be found in Big Five national parks and malaria-free, privately-owned game serves.

Beach accommodation

With access to 2 world oceans, South Africa is a renowned seaside holiday location. Beach bungalows, self-catering apartments and imposing large brand resorts are popular options along South Africa’s coastline. Privately-owned holiday homes in seaside hotspots are yet another, more private alternative.

Mountain and woodland eco escapes

Heavy forests and spectacular mountain ranges are the ideal eco escapes, where lodgings are often carefully created to enhance and blend in with the natural environment.

Luxurious tree-top chalets and lodges, with elevated walkways, are popular forest hideaways, while family-run resort hotels, timber self-catering mountain chalets, stone farm cottages and opulent mountain retreats are a sample of what’s available in South Africa’s prime mountain getaways.

Golfing lodgings

South Africa has over 500 golf courses and many of the upmarket golf estates have luxurious hotels and spas on-site. A less expensive option is to rent a private home on the property on a self-catering basis or to select from the hundreds of guest houses, bed & breakfasts and golf lodges located within close proximity of the major golf courses.

How to find holiday accommodation in South Africa

South African websites listing holiday accommodation offer an easy way of browsing and booking lodgings anywhere in South Africa. With live online availability checks, secure booking facilities and rates published onsite, it has never been easier to book accommodation in South Africa’s tourist hotspots.