Safari to Africa: Zakumi

 

 

 The World cup’s long history is full of fun, adventure, entertainment and many other twists including drama. All this is focused on Africa come June 2010 and particularly South Africa. With all arrangements and preparations done, what is remaining now are the travel arrangements, bookings and all the other plans of how you will spend your time while in South Africa.  Locally known as Madibaland, South Africa is ready to welcome the world and here we bring you some of the highlights that will spice up your arrangements for the World Cup down south.

Travel: Emirates airlines, which happens to be the official FIFA partner for this tournament operates in the major cities in South Africa and connects to Dubai. This is rather and exciting journey via Dubai. Please note also that these flights may not go to the World Cup cities but once in South Africa, a number of travel and tour experts are all waiting to take you within the mainland.

Attractions down South: The Polokwane Game Reserve is probably one of the finest attractions where you can cut your teeth if you are to maximize your fun and tourism in South Africa. The frequent sightings of the white rhino and other game animals will surely give you and exciting view that you will live to remember. For train fanatics there is no better way to see the breathtaking vastness of South Africa’s landscape then by train. You can even go on a genuine steam train tour. Budget and luxury options are available. South Africa travel is ready for the world.

Food & Etiquette: It takes a great country to produce a wonderful variety of gastronomy affairs, flavored by a warm African atmosphere and culture. The great cuisine experience coupled with an atmosphere of socializing makes a visit to South Africa a most important and very special way of spending one’s holiday. South Africa has got a number of natural attractions that can give you an extra flavor of your stay in South Africa. The Drakensberg Mountains that stretch along the part of the Polokwane province will surely give a dramatic view of the rugged gorges, clear streams and nature forests. You may pack a picnic and spend a day in the shade of a cool tree in the forest as you wait for the next match. Managing the cost of travel is paramount for everyone who intends to travel, especially if you are travelling for your first time. South Africa will receive an estimated 500,000 guests and so a delay in booking an air ticket; the most viable and quickest of all transport means, might leave so many fans gasping for breath in a queue at a travel agency if one were to make arrangements in the days preceding the event. South Africa being ahead of many other African countries economically, it has got a number of direct flights from many parts of the world. If South African Airways operates in your country, then life is that easy for, but only when you book in time. Remember you are not alone!