Five Easter destinations to consider for next year’s Easter holiday

It is undoubtedly a bit late to plan for your Easter holiday this year, but you still have next year’s holiday to plan for, so here are 5 places you could consider visiting.

Easter is a time for family, a time to devote yourself to your religious beliefs, and for some a time to get away from your usual surroundings by making use of the long weekend and the numerous getaways our beautiful country has to offer. Granted, thousands, if not millions of people around the country will be making their pilgrimages to their respective religious destinations, but if you’re just looking for a breakaway, go to one of these spots (https://blog.sa-venues.com/attractions/places-to-spend-easter/).

1. Cape St Francis

Cape St Francis, which boasts the longest sunshine hours for an area anywhere in South Africa, is one of the most inspiring places to spend downtime on the Eastern Cape coastline. There’s a historic lighthouse, nature reserves on either side of it that include coastal hiking trails, bird watching and boat trips up the Kromme River.

You can start planning your trip here: https://www.sa-venues.com/accommodation/capestfrancis.php.

2. The Wild Coast

Stretching between East London and Port Edward, this coastline boasts an array of remote, wild, ragged cliff-lined beaches, valleys, Xhosa seaside villages, and vast expanses of undeveloped wilderness.

You can start planning your trip here: https://www.sa-venues.com/accommodation/wild-coast.php.

3. Kasouga Beach

Kasouga Beach is something of a surprise. Hardly anyone knows the place exists (it lies between Cannon Rocks and Port Alfred), and most of the beach houses are second homes. Kasouga boasts a host of unspoilt beaches, a forested sand dune that acts as a breaker between the village and the sea, and an enviable skyline.

You can start planning your trip here: https://www.sa-venues.com/accommodation/kasouga.php.

4. Magoebaskloof

The misty Magoebaskloof, or ‘mountain republic’, is an area of lush forests and misty peaks in the reaches of the northern Drakensberg. The area is littered with hiking and MTB trails, sensational scenery, wilderness, rain forests rich with fungi, ferns, and mountain streams. At its heart is the little village of Haenertsburg, where locals will make you feel at home the moment you arrive.

You can start planning your trip here: https://www.sa-venues.com/accommodation/magoebaskloof.php.

5. Nieu-Bethesda

An unusual choice? Perhaps. It’s true that the mornings and evenings will be chilly at Easter; and while this may not be ideal, remember that the heat of summer will be long gone, and the star-strewn night sky, the Compassberg and the tranquillity of the village are definitely reasons to visit.

You can start planning your trip here: https://www.sa-venues.com/accommodation/nieu-bethesda.php.