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Flights and Car Hire to tour Oudtshoorn

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1st Jan 2022oudtshoorn-holiday-tour

4 days – cheap flights and car hire to tour Oudtshoorn

Book cheap flightsHoliday makers looking for an exciting holiday with a difference, book their cheap flights and car hire  online and fly into George.  Later travelling 64 km north to Oudtshoorn, South Africa..  Local South Africans and many other travellers from as far afield as France, Germany even Japan, fly into George Airport via Johannesburg or through Cape Town Airport.  Book your economical flights online to George Airport and at the same time pre-book your economical car hire all on line, from anywhere in the world, in minutes, it’s that easy!

By booking cheap car hire online, you can enjoy the freedom that comes with self-drive touring at your own pace. You get to choose where and when you would like to stop. Remember – your tour, your time.

Your 3 day tour of Oudtshoorn the Small Karoo

The Town of George

Day One – You fly into George and collect your pre-booked Car Hire.  George is known as the capital of the Garden Route and is situated halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. The city, was first proclaimed a town in 1811.  George has the scenic, towering Outeniqua Mountains as a backdrop and is the perfect starting point for your self-drive tour.

On collection of your pre-booked cheap car hire you begin your trip by heading north over the spectacular Outeniqua Mountain Pass to Oudtshoorn. The Pass, which rises 800m in 8km, is an easy scenic drive over the mountains with several viewing sights offering unforgettable vistas. The drive takes approximately one hour over a distance of 64km.

Overnight in Oudtshoorn

Places of Interest in Oudtshoorn

Day Two – Cango Ostrich Farm
Cango Ostrich Show Farm lies 14km north of Oudtshoorn, on your right, en route to the Cango Caves. The farm gives visitors an informative and fun-filled 45 min guided tour. You will get to hand feed the ostriches; sit on them and for the more adventurous, ride them!  If you wish to enjoy a short Ostrich ride you must weigh less than 75 kgs and be there before 11am after which it becomes too hot and exhausting for the ostrich to be ridden.  Tours depart every 20 min.

Cango Caves
The Cango Caves are situated 29km north of Oudtshoorn in the foothills of the Swartberg Mountain Range. The caves are an extremely popular attraction for both foreign and local tourists. During high season, booking tours in advance is advisable.

Cango Wildlife Ranch
The Cango Wildlife Ranch is only 3km north of Oudtshoorn. The ranch is home to over 90 species of animals including Cheetahs, Leopard, Lions and Bengal tigers, Crocodiles and the like. Visitors have the opportunity to be photographed touching a cheetah as well as the chance to cage dive with crocodiles!
Overnight in Oudtshoorn

Day Three – Swartberg Pass and Meiringspoort

Depart Oudtshoorn on the N12 to De Rust, a Victorian town on the edge of the Little Karoo. At De Rust the road takes you through the impressive Meiringspoort gorge being 25km long and crossing the river 25 times and on to Klaarstroom. At the small village of Klaarstroom turn left onto the R407 to Prince Albert, an ideal lunch stop. From Prince Albert you back track to the turn off, taking the scenic drive over the Swartberg Pass and back to Oudtshoorn on the R328.  Originally hand built by prison labourers without the use of cement or heavy machinery, costing the government £40000 and opened in March 1886.  This tour may be driven in reverse order.
Overnight in Oudtshoorn.

Day Four – Further Optional tours from Oudtshoorn

Return To George and depart on your flight home out of George Airport.
For a more extended tour one might choose to travel along the Garden Route, through Knysna and the Tsitikamma forest and onto the capital of the Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth. Visit the Addo Elephant Park before returning to Port Elizabeth Airport. Another option would be to travel to Cape Town via Mossel Bay and the Overberg region.
Lastly, fly out of George onto the Kruger National Park or the warm beaches of Durban

Whether you are an international visitor from Britain, France, Netherlands, Italy, Germany or a South African tourist self-drive touring adds a new dimension of freedom of travel. So go online today and book your cheap flights and cheap car hire for collection at George Airport.  And you will be off on an exciting and amazing four day adventure.

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Port Elizabeth to Durban Car Hire online and flight bookings

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20th November 2018
Colourful Xhosa Villages
5 day  Port Elizabeth to Durban  self-drive tour
Book Car Hire  & low cost Fights online
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Holiday makers looking for an adventurous holiday with a difference book their economical flights and car hire online and fly into Port Elizabeth Airport.  From Port Elizabeth you radiate north to Durban over an estimated 900 km.

Local South Africans and many other travellers from as far afield as the Germany, and the Netherlands fly into Port Elizabeth Airport via Johannesburg Airport or through Cape Town Airport.  Book your low cost flights online to Port Elizabeth and at the same time pre-book your economical car hire online all on line, it’s that easy!  Wow!

Day One
Arrive Port Elisabeth and Explore 

Fly into Port Elizabeth and collect your pre-booked car hire and head off to your beach hotel.  Depending on your arrival time you may want to visit the aquarium or spend some time relaxing on the beach.  You can dine at the waterfront casino and perhaps be entertained by “lady Luck” before retiring for the night.  For a different type of evening there is a theatre and a pub/bar opposite called the “Stage Door” where meals are served – old with a great atmosphere
Overnight Port Elizabeth.

Day Two
You leave Port Elizabeth and travel east on the N2 towards Grahamstown. The Addo Elephant Park, home to the Big 5 and over 400 elephants is situated only 40 km north Port Elizabeth, should you wish to visit the wildlife we would recommend you reserve at least half a day. Continuing your journey along the N2 for another 80 km, you will reach the town of Grahamstown, home to Rhodes University and the host town for the annual National Arts Festival.

The drive from Grahamstown through to East London takes you through the area known as Frontier Country, one of the most diverse ecological regions in South Africa.
The approximate distance between Port Elizabeth and East London is 285 km.
Overnight East London

Day Three
East London

Places of interest in East London

This coastal city on the Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast is the only river port in South Africa.
The city boasts some of the finest beaches in the world with Nahoon Reef being an international surfing destination.
The East London Museum is regarded as one of the best in the country and is home to the only known Dodo egg in existence.  There are a number of game reserves close to the city where one can view species such as lion and elephant.

There is a large selection of theatres, cinemas and restaurants to choose from when the sun goes down and the Bisho Casino is but a stone’s throw away.
Overnight in East London

Day four
Resume your tour along the N2 for 230km before reaching Mthatha. The drive will take you through rolling green hills dotted with small villages with colourful thatch Rondavels.  However, we strongly advise not to drive at night in the Ciskei as Cattle and other domestic farm animals will sometimes sleep on the warm roads.  This makes for a serious hazard.

Town of Mthatha

This is Madiba country as the former president Nelson Mandela was born in the nearby village of Mvezo.  Qunu, just over 30km from the city is the childhood home of Madiba. The Nelson Mandela National Museum can be found in Mthatha. The city is regarded as the gateway to the resorts along the Wild Coast.

There are two possible routes to take from Mthatha. One could carry on along the N2 towards Kokstad or alternatively take the R61 to the coastal town of Port St Johns. This route is thought to be one of the most spectacular drives in the country.

Overnight Port St Johns or Kokstad

Day Four
If you are leaving from Port St Johns travel inland on the R61 passing Lusikisiki and Flagstaff before linking up to the N2 near Kokstad. From Kokstad the road takes you to Port Shepstone on the Kwa Zulu Natal Dolphin Coast. The N2 continues along the coast.  The South Coast of Natal is famous as a holiday area.  You pass through many small towns Ramsgate, Margate and Amanzimtoti before arriving in Durban.
Overnight Durban

Day Five
If you are ending your tour in Durban and flying out you can drop the car off at Durban King Shaka Airport.

The above is a basic tour idea leaving you to fill it out with extra days here and there.  The wildlife is great in Addo and is a Malaria free area.  Most of the beaches are also ‘Blue flag’  So its freedom & fun all the way.

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Book early and get even cheaper flights. Last minute bookings are often more expensive. You can also book your car hire online to suit your personal requirements.

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Kruger Park Tour

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Car Hire tour Swaziland to Kruger Park

Book cheap flightsThe Kruger Park was first established by the President of the Transvaal, Paul Kruger, in 1898.  Originally known as the Sabie Game Reserve, where hunting took place.  He realise the importance of protecting the wild life from hunters and proclaimed it a National Park.  The size of the Kruger National Park extends 360 kilometres (220 mi) from north to south and 65 kilometres (40 mi) from east to west.  This amounts to a surface area of 19,633 square kilometres and plays host to more than 753 species of animal and 1982 species of in the park. There are 254 known cultural heritage sites in the Kruger, including 130 rock art sites. But firstly compare and book your economical flight and car hire well in advance online.  Fly into one of three airports servicing  Kruger Park, Phalaborwa, Hoedspruit or Nelspruit  Airports.  Collect your pre-booked car hire on arrive and head off on your self drive safari.  Enjoy the Magic of Nature at its Best.

Day One

Either you will fly or drive from Johannesburg or continue from Swaziland north to Kruger Park.
Leave Swaziland through the Jeppes Reef border post. Travel for just over 41km on the R570 before entering the Kruger National Park at Malelane in the South.  We suggest travelling slowly north staying at various camps to avoid having to back track.
Overnight Kruger Park

Kruger National Park

The Kruger National Park admitted the first three tourist cars in 1927. The park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa and is bigger than the state of Israel. Home to Africa’s Big Five, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant and Rhino, the park is also home to hundreds of other mammal species. Birds such as eagles, vultures and storks are plentiful. It is advisable to bring along a good pair of binoculars and a zoom lens to capture unforgettable creatures in their natural habitat.

The park is ideal for self-drive safaris with the main routes all being tarred. There is a 50kmh speed limit on the tarred roads while the limit is 40kmh on the gravel roads. Should you encounter a group of animals, try to be as quite as possible so as not to disturb them. This will give you more time to observe them in their environment. The park is part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park linking to the Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe and the Limpopo National Park in Mozambique.

Accommodation

When planning your trip remember that driving in the park at night is not permitted. Always ensure that the route you choose will give you enough time to reach your overnight accommodation before dark. The park has 21 rest camps to offer along with two private lodge concessions. Camping has become a favourite amongst many of the park’s visitors and requires no special permission within controlled camping areas.

In the area are a large variety of private game lodges bordering the Kruger Park.

Kruger Park Wild Life

Overnight Kruger Park

For your return to Johannesburg.   You have the option of travelling to Johannesburg either via the N4 from Mbombela or the N1 from Polokwane.

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Why wait to escape back to nature ?
Plan ahead – Flights, Car Hire and Kruger Park accommodation are always limited, always book well in advance.  The cooler months in the middle of the year are the better times to see the wildlife.

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Flights & Car Hire to enjoy a Garden Route tour

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6th November 2018Knysna-lagoon

Garden Route 3 Day tour
Low cost Flights & budget Car Hire

Book cheap flightsDay One

You can fly in to George and collect your pre-booked Car Hire to enjoy the Garden Route.  From the airport drive 7 km into the city centre of George. This city which was first proclaimed a town in 1811 is known as the capital of the Garden Route. It is the ideal starting point for a self-drive tour towards Knysna.  Sometimes also called the Lake District of South Africa.  Travellers from far afield as Britain and Australia travel to South Africa to enjoy the exciting beauty and freedom, with so much to do and see along the Garden Route.

Depending on your arrival time we might suggest that you overnight in George.  Giving you a refreshing and early start in the morning. The one way distance is approximately 65 Km with much to see & explore.
Overnight George

Day Two
There are two suggested Scenic Routes to choose from:-

1. George to Knysna via Seven Passes Road.
From George follow the Saasveld Road towards the Nelson Mandela University (George Campus) and onto the Seven Passes Road. The road was completed in 1882 and remained the main road connecting Knysna and George until the N2 was opened in 1952. The Seven Passes Road is a national monument that crosses 10 rivers and goes through 7 Gorges on its way to Knysna. You will pass through villages such as Hoekwil, Karatara and Rheenendal as you wind through the Outeniqua Mountains. Phantom Pass is the final pass and brings the traveller out on the N2 roughly 7 km from Knysna.

2. George to Knysna via Wilderness and Sedgefield. (most popular)
Depart from George on the N2. The road winds though the Kaaiman’s River Pass and up to Dolphin Point, a popular whale watching viewpoint. From here one can gaze down on the seemingly endless beach at Wilderness. Your route continues past Wilderness to Sedgefield, an official ‘Slow Town’ surrounded by lakes or vleis on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other. From Sedgefield the road continues winding through the hills and valleys for another 28km to Knysna.

3. George to Mossel Bay.
Depart George on the N2 travelling westwards towards the Blue Flag beaches of Mossel Bay.  The first European explorer, Bartholomew Diaz, dropped anchored in the Bay in 1488.   Bartholomew Diaz Caravel is on view in the museum.

4. George to Oudtshoorn.
Depart George heading north to Oudtshoorn up and over the 800m Outeniqua Pass.

Knysna.
Knysna is a charming little town.  Situated on the shores of the Knysna lagoon, home to over 200 species of fish as well as the famous endangered Knysna seahorse. Two immense sandstone cliffs known as the Heads guard the the lagoon’s entrance. The first record of settlement goes back to the late 1700’s.  Although George Rex who is regarded as the town’s founder only arrived in the early 1800’s.  He is buried in a solitary grave next the N2 as you head west out of Knysna.

Places of Interest in Knysna

The Knysna Waterfront is a hive of restaurants and entertainment where one can book a ferry trip,  yacht charter or perhaps a dinner cruise aboard the famous Paddle cruiser. Knysna lagoon does a few beaches such as Bollard Bay.  Others  are only reachable by boat on the opposite shore.

Knysna Elephant Park
Knysna Elephant park is situated on the N2 between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. Daily tours offer visitors an up close experience with these magnificent gentle giants.
Overnight Knysna

Day Three
Return to George or you can choose to your extend journey onto Port Elizabeth.
Both George and Port Elizabeth have domestic Airports and car hire depots where you can return your rented car hire.

The Cape Garden Route not only attracts local South Africans but international visitor from Britain, France, Netherlands, Italy, Germany wanting a self-drive holiday tour adding a new dimension to your freedom of travel. So go online today and book your low cost flights and budget car hire for arrival and collection at George Airport.  You will not be disappointed, your time and your fun is all yours to keep, a memorable adventure.

Last but not least – where to next.  The next leg could be A Garden Route Tour on your way to Port Elizabeth.  Or being at George Airport you could decide to catch a flight to do a Kruger Park Tour

Book cheap flightsSo what are you waiting for?

Always book your flights and car hire well in advance.
Last minute bookings are very often more expensive.
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Durban Airport (King Shaka)

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Cheap flights to Durban Airport (King Shaka)

Book cheap flightsView and compare some of the cheap flights to Durban Airport.  King Shaka International Airport. One can compare prices and book online today and save time and money.  Connecting flights to all major destinations are offered.  Both domestic flights in South Africa and International flights are offered online.  Most popular route being to Johannesburg Airport.  King Shaka International abbreviated to KSIA can be found 35km north of Durban city centre.  British Airways now fly direct from London to Durban.

Airport Transport

Road access to and from the airport is via the N2 freeway. There are a number of minor roads leading to coastal and inland destinations in the vicinity. There are toll gates on the N2 both to the north and south of the airport. Airport shuttles and metered taxis provide excellent public transport.  We recommend Booking Car Hire online before arrival.  This will save you both time and disappointment in the busy seasons

King Shaka International Airport Durban

Construction started in the seventies, though the economic trends of the early eighties saw the project halted in 1982.  It started up again in the late nineties as Durban’s existing airport had become too small.  After many delays, including a tender war, construction finally began in 2007 and the first commercial plane landed in May 2010.

The name King Shaka Airport

The airport gets its name from the Zulu king who was the nation’s leader in the 19th century.  The airport has a split level terminal handling arrivals on the lower level and departures on the upper.  The Airports retail outlets are on the Ground level

Durban – city in the sun

This vibrant coastal city on the eastern seaboard of South Africa is a melting pot of African, Indian, Eastern and Colonial traditions. Its esplanade runs along the seafront from uShaka Marine World theme park to the Moses Mabhida stadium. Famous for its golden beaches, Durban is the busiest port in South Africa.  The sub-tropical climate together with golden beaches make it a popular destination for both local and foreign visitors.

King Shaka Airport Durban

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Go online today and book your cheap flight to Durban Airport, enjoy the Durban beaches lapped by the warm sea of the Indian Ocean!

 

Cheap flights to Cape Town

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Domestic cheap flights to Cape Town online

Book cheap flights to Cape Town from anywhere in the world, but get there!

You can compare and book cheap flights to Cape Town International Airport.  The most southern commercial airport on the continent of Africa.  Serviced by all South African Domestic airlines and many international airlines.  Whether you are looking for cheap flights to Cape Town for Business or for Holiday Pleasure.   You have landed on the right page to compare a variety of cheap flights available.  There are also direct flights to Bloemfontein Airport.  Booking cheap flights online is both the modern way and the professional method of conducting both your business & personal holiday arrangements.   And before you forget are going to need a Car Hire, book it know.

Who visits Cape Town 

Affectionately known as the “Mother City”.   Apart from South Africans, a large number of foreign tourists fly to Cape Town and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, cuisine and wine route.  From Cape Town tour along the Garden Route.  Some travel as far as Addo Elephant Park north of Port Elizabeth. Travellers come from far afield as Britain, France, Germany, Holland who all have roots from the founding of South Africa in the 1700s.  American tourists and Australian tourist fly in to enjoy the wildlife and the laid back lifestyle matched by excellent weather.  Many more visitors from Africa arrive to enjoy some holiday shopping.  Cape Town is also a ‘springboard’ into the rest of Africa and the East including Windhoek the capital of Namibia and Abu Dhabi & Doha in the United Arab Emirates.  Not to be forgotten would be Amsterdam & Paris in Europe

Business Travel

There are many attractions for both businessmen and holiday makers alike.
Cape Town is the seat of the South African Parliament.  Commercially, many international companies have their South African Head office based in Cape Town.  South Africa has often been called the springboard into Africa

Holiday Travel

For the holidaymaker, the attractions are almost endless – but since most of us have to pay our own flights we want to start off with booking either our International flight or Domestic cheap flight to Cape Town.  The more we can save the more we can spend on the fun activities, Right?  For example, Touring the oldest town in South Africa, the Fort,  a cable car trip up Table Mountain, a ferry boat ride out to Robben Island where the late Nelson Mandela was interned.  The famous Red Bus tours could include the famous topless red bus tours.

The Cape Peninsular

Tour down the peninsular, hugging the precarious coastline cliffs of Chapman’s Peak Drive.  Cross over the peninsula to visit the penguin colony at Boulders beach.  Onward to the Cape of Good Hope Nature reserve with its lighthouse and spectacular views over the seas.  The area is a protected Nature reserve where various wildlife animals roam freely.  Baboons, Eland with their majestic horns (largest antelope in the world) Bontebok, Zebra, and Ostriches to name but a few.  There are no known predators in the park.

attractions in Cape Town

From Cape Town, holidaymakers can radiate further afield. Travel up the West Coast to the natural beauty of the more desolated areas of the Cape.  With the opportunity of crossing the border into Namibia and onto Windhoek.  North to the fertile wine lands famous for wine tasting and wine pairing, cellar tours all are available.  Or Eastwards along the popular Garden Route towards Addo Elephant National Park and Port Elizabeth.  You can book a return flight from Port Elizabeth Airport back to Cape Town or other airports in South Africa…


Why wait?
Just book your cheap flights to Cape Town and switch on the fun times …

Heathrow London Airport

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Heathrow London Airport

Book cheap flightsWe offer cheap flights to London, the gateway to the United Kingdom and Europe.  London Airport is also known as Heathrow London Airport.   London Airport was renamed Heathrow Airport in 1966. From London Heathrow, one can connect to over 84 countries with 185 destinations on more than 80 airlines. Compare prices and book cheap flights online to Heathrow London Airport. Further onward connections can also be booked online instantly to further save you time and money.

London Airport & celebrities

Heathrow airport lies 23 kilometres from the centre of London, home to many famous buildings and tourist attractions. The Royal Family and Buckingham Palace are one of the most popular attractions and have all passed through Heathrow at some time as well as practically every celebrity in the world. The airport has its own team of photographers as well as a TV news crew on permanent standby to cover any important arrivals.  If you have not been through London yet – you have not travelled!

London Airport facilities

Shops, banking facilities, bars and restaurants, both upmarket and Fast foods are available in all of the four terminals. Heathrow has consistently been ranked as the sixth busiest airport in the world and the busiest in European passenger traffic and fourth in European cargo traffic.

Airport transport

Public transport via rail from Heathrow offers the use of the London Underground, the Heathrow Express or TFL Rail, while many buses operate from the Heathrow Bus Station. Transport between terminals in the free zone is provided by Heathrow Express trains and by London Buses. The Hotel Hoppa bus network will connect you to all the hotels in the area from any terminal while taxis are available at all terminals. Heathrow is accessible from the M4 motorway, the A30 road or the M25 motorway depending on which terminal one is heading for.

For the cheapest flights to an unforgettable city and many others beyond, simply book cheap flights online and get ready to travel.

Size of London Airport

London Airport is the largest busiest Airport in Britain handling with over 73 million passengers traversing its terminals every year.   93% are foreign passengers and a balance of 7% coming from within England.  The largest departures are to America with an astounding  3 million flying to New York JFK Airport annually.

Heathrow-London-Airport
When Travelling to South Africa

Book your Car Hire in advance and avoid disappointment, especially in season and school holidays.  Cheap Car Rental is available at all main airports.  If you book in advance the depot will remain open until you arrive.  At main airports, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban airports car hire is open 24/7 – Book your Car Hire Rental online and save time before you depart.

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If you have not been through London Airport yet –
you have not yet travelled!

Etihad Airlines

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Cheap flights with Etihad Airlines

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View and compare some cheap flights with Etihad Airlines.  The second largest carrier in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).  Compare prices and book online wherever you are and save time and money.  From its base at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Etihad Airlines will connect you to over 120 destinations on 5 continents.  When flying into South Africa it is advisable to book your Car Hire in advance.


Onboard Service
The Panasonic eX2 and Thales TopSeries i5000 in-flight entertainment systems are both available on the newer long-range aircraft. In-flight telephone systems are available on the Airbus A330’s, A340’s and the Boeing 777-200LR and 777-300ER. Panasonic signed a 10 year deal with Etihad in 2011 for the provision of broadband internet and live television. The Economy Smart seats feature a 28cm touch screen fitted with Etihad’s entertainment system.
Gee – That sounds like a great system.
Travellers from as far afield as the U.K, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Australia and the Americas fly into South Africa and enjoy the freedom from the city life.

History
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a Royal Decree in 2003 establishing Etihad Airways as the second flag carrier of the UAE. The airline currently operates a fleet of over 111 aircraft with a further 164 on order. The fleet is made up of Boeing 777’s and Airbus A320, A330 and A380 aircraft.  

When Travelling to South Africa

Book your car hire in advance and avoid disappointment, especially in season and school holidays.  Cheap Car Rental is available at all main airports.  If you book in advance the depot will remain open until you arrive.  At main airports, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban airports car hire is open 24/7 – Book your Car Hire Rental online and save time before arriving in South Africa

Sport sponsorship
Etihad Airways corporate sponsorship extends across a number of sporting codes. Manchester City Football Club, Scuderia Ferrari Formula One team and The Washington Mystics basketball team are all sponsored by Etihad Airlines. The airline also sponsors major rugby, cricket and ice hockey teams. Etihad Airways is the title sponsor of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the Official Airline partner of Major League Soccer in the United States.

Etihad Airlines

Safety Record
To date, Etihad Airways has never experienced any fatal injuries or accidents during passenger operations.

Book cheap flightsEtihad Airways will fly you to Abu Dhabi and on to the rest of the world, so why wait?
Go online and book your cheap flights with Etihad Airways and Car Hire with Tempest,  today.

 

Cheap flights to George

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Compare cheap flights to George

Book cheap flightsView and compare cheap flights to George, the hub of the Garden Route. One can compare prices and book online from wherever you are in the world saving you time and money. Regular daily flights to George depart from Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Bloemfontein. Booking your cheap flights in advance online will save you time and money. Remember that booking at the last minute will always cost you more, therefore do book well in advance.  And don’t forget, your Car Hire you can collect your car hire and drive it through to Port Elizabeth or East London and drop it off

Cheap Car Hire in George

Book your cheap George car rental online in advance and avoid disappointment especially in season. Car hire offices are open 24/7 at Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban airports. The airport is located 7km from the city centre where a sophisticated infrastructure exists. George, the only city on the Garden Route, is located halfway between the major South African cities of Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Whether you are an international traveller from Europe, Australia, America or a South African tourist, George has so much to offer you and your family.

Tourists
Tourists arrive on a daily basis at George Airport from all over the world who wish to tour along the beautiful Cape coastline, commonly called the Garden Route.  George is the starting for a 3 day Garden Route tour to Knysna or a 3 day Garden Route tour to Port Elizabeth.  If you intend to travel around at your own pace then it is highly advisable to pre-book your car hire online.  Travellers from Britain, Holland and Germany really enjoy the freedom of driving themselves through the Garden Route at their own pace.  South Africans drive on the left side of the road.  Thereby also attracting holidaymakers from Australia and New Zealand who also appreciate the cheap flights to George and the freedom of the great outdoors.

Day trip in the immediate area

There are various day trips to be made if one is using George as a base to explore the region. The Outeniqua Mountain Pass links George and the coastal plain of the Garden Route to the town of Oudtshoorn and the Little Karoo.

30km north of Oudtshoorn your will find the world famous Cango Caves, being the biggest cave system in South Africa.  Just on the northern edge of town is the Cango Wildlife Ranch.  In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s the ostrich feather, fashion industry boomed in the Karoo Town of Oudtshoorn.  Today Ostrich feathers are commercially used in the European motor manufacturers industry.

The town is home to the largest population of ostrich breeders in the world.  3 popular farms in the area are Cango Ostrich Farm, Safari Show Farm and the Highgate Ostrich Show Farm.  Tours are available.

George Attractions

The founding of George

George is the capital of the South Western Cape, founded in 1811.  It is the sixth oldest settlement in South Africa. The city is home to a number of golf courses including the Fancourt Golf Estate which often hosts major international tournaments. There are several museums to be found, most noteworthy being the Outeniqua Transport Museum and the George Museum. The beaches of Victoria Bay to the east of George and Herolds Bay to the west are popular resorts.

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So Why Wait?  Book early and save
So go online today and book your cheap flight to George, the capital of the Garden Route and save!
Don’t forget Car Hire ..!!

 

 

Cheap flights to Phalaborwa

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Cheap flights to Phalaborwa, gateway to northern Kruger Park

Book cheap flights

View and compare cheap flights to Phalaborwa in South Africa’s Limpopo province. Compare prices and book online from anywhere in the world saving time and money. There are regular daily flights to Phalaborwa departing from Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport. Don’t forget to book your Car Hire requirements at the same time.  Booking your cheap flight online in advance will save both time and money. Remember, booking at the last minute will always cost you more.

Car Hire

Book your cheap Phalaborwa car rental online in advance and avoid disappointment especially during the season. Car rentals are available at Phalaborwa’s Hendrik Van Eck airport right next to the town and only 3km from the Kruger National Park.

Kruger Park

People from all over the world travel to the famous Kruger National Park.  Get away from it all and get back to nature and wildlife.  Travellers from Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, America and Australia.  Love to get back to nature and the great outdoors.  In Kruger Park, you will find it.

Kruger Park Wild life

Valley of the Olifants in the Limpopo province is where the town of Phalaborwa is found.

It is the only town in South Africa that borders onto the Kruger National Park, one of the top safari destinations in the world. Phalaborwa is referred to as the Town of Two Summers as there is very little difference between winter and summer maximum temperature.

Besides the Kruger National Park, there are a large number of private game reserves to be found close to town. Phalaborwa is the perfect place to begin a self-drive tour in your cheap car rental. The majestic Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondavels, as well as the incredible vistas offered by God’s Window, awaits you.  The towns of Tzaneen and Hoedspruit are both easy day trips from Phalaborwa.

Attractions in the Area
Besides the obvious attractions of the Big 5.  There are many other activities available to visitors to this Lowveld town.  Play golf while viewing wildlife at the same time at the Hans Merensky Golf Estate.   The Mozambique border is only a two-hour drive away.

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