Apr 9, 2020 | Nelspruit Lodge
While most of the world remains in lockdown and travel is the furthest thing from everyone’s mind, the future seems a little bit uncertain. What is certain however, is that when the storm passes, businesses will open up and we will begin to travel again.
If you’re sitting at home consuming news, and feeling a certain amount of anxiety about the future, why not refocus your energy on something more positive? Like day dreaming about your post COVID-19 holiday.
The tourism industry is without a doubt one of many industries currently taking a huge, possibly long lasting knock from the impact of both the virus and the lockdown, but once the world returns to a new sort of normal, there will never be a better time to see your own country.
South Africa is a beautiful country and is home to all sorts of magnificent attractions that are waiting to be explored. And since money is possibly going to be tight after this virus and this lockdown, not only will we be unlikely to travel abroad (for financial and health reasons), but we should be focusing on putting money back into your economy and supporting local business.
A Proudly South African Bucket List
Local is lekker. Not one South African can deny that. When planning your holiday, you don’t have to go far to have a genuine, relaxing experience. Many of the best destinations are right on your doorstep, all you need to know is where to look.
Go on safari
After so much time being indoors, something that you might argue is so not like us South Africans, one of the first trips that you should plan is a safari. Did you know that we have some of the most magical safari destinations on the planet? And if you plan on travelling to the Lowveld, one destination you need to stop at is of course, the Kruger National Park.
Hike the Drakensberg
There is nothing quite as invigorating as brisk walk through the mountains and there is no range quite as magnificent as the Drakensberg. There are a variety of places you can depart from for a hike in the mountains and numerous places to stay while you are visiting.
Tour Wild Coast
One of the last, hidden treasures in many ways, the Wild Coast, which stretches along South Africa’s Eastern Cape coastline is filled with unbelievable places to explore. While in the area, if you travel just a bit further south, you’ll find the Tsitsikamma National Park, which encompasses mountains, rivers, forests and beaches. It is so easy to fall in love with the Wild Coast and if you haven’t been there before, add it to your list.
Haenertsburg
A quaint village perched on the edge of the escarpment in the Limpopo Province, Haenertsburg is an adventure filled, picturesque escape from the world. With forests and mountains, and so much to keep you occupied, including tours of the forest canopy and all sorts of hiking adventures, this is the perfect destination for South Africans.
If your bucket list brings you close to Nelspruit, let Nelspruit Lodge be your host. We have a selection of beautiful rooms and a vibrantly friendly staff waiting to ensure that you make the most of your next holiday.
Apr 6, 2020 | Nelspruit Lodge
It’s a strange time to be alive, and while we are all on lockdown, with little more to do than wait it out, there is one way that you can keep yourself and your family entertained, if you have access to the web.
Since we can’t travel right now, many people are turning to the digital world to take part in a virtual tour. From famous destinations to museums and other interesting places, a quick Google search will present you with a range of interesting options that will not only educate you but keep you entertained for hours on end.
To narrow down your list and make your search that little bit easier, we’ve sourced a few of the best virtual tours that you can do today.
- The Louvre
A museum in the heart of Paris, The Louvre is not only world famous but it is also the one place that everyone visiting Paris hopes to visit (although the queue to get in can be off putting). The Louvre is the world’s largest art museum and with an online tour, you can visit all sorts of exhibits. See the famous Egyptian Antiquities, which features pieces from the Pharaonic Period, the Galerie d’Apollon, and the Remains of the Louvre’s Moat.
- The Vatican MuseumVisit Italy via the web and see the Sistine Chapel, Raphael’s Room, and St Peter’s Basilica. Other virtual tours available on the site include the Necropolis of the Via Triumphalis, the Excavations of St. John Lateran, and you can view an impressive collection of art.
You will be entertained for hours on end while touring and will learn all sorts of amazing things.
- NASAWe all watched space programmes as children, and we all had day dreams about launching off the planet and exploring the stars. You can revisit your childhood when you explore the virtual tours offered by NASA. The virtual tours are offered by various NASA facilities, including the one in Ohio and the one in Virginia. These tours are free. To find more, you can visit the NASA website.
- Machu PicchuIn Peru, South America, this Inca site draws many people year after year. It was built in AD1450 and it sits on top of a mountain, literally. The amazing thing about this historical site is that it was built without help from wheels or animals. A 360 virtual tour is freely available online and it is immensely enlightening.
- Pyramids of GizaTravel to Cairo and beyond to see the famous Pyramids of Giza. Built more than 4500 years ago as grandiose tombs of the Pharaohs, these structures are almost certainly going to awaken your inner Indiana Jones. This virtual tour will bring the Pyramids into your home and give you the opportunity to see why they are a magnificent testament to mankind’s perseverance and ingenuity.
While you are unable to travel right now, a virtual tour might be just what you need.
Nelspruit Lodge wishes everyone a safe lockdown and we will see everyone very soon. In the meantime, stay safe, stay sane, and stay home.
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