With incredible local holiday packages and deals up for grabs, South Africans should take full advantage and plan their 2021 getaways well in advance! Here is a quick look at South Africa’s long weekends and public holidays, so you can make the most of leave days, mini breaks and school holidays by venturing up (or down) the Garden Route for a well-deserved break! MARCH Sunday, 21 March – Human Rights Day Human Rights Day falls on a Sunday this year, which means the following Monday (the 22nd) is automatically a holiday. Consider applying for an extra day’s leave on Friday, the 19th or Tuesday, the 23rd – or possibly both – to indulge in an extended weekend. TOP ACTIVITY: Horse riding in Hoekwil (Wilderness) Enjoy the milder autumn weather by trotting on horseback to take in the beauty of the season. The Black Horse Trails company offers a choice between one and a half hour and three hour-long rides that take you through indigenous forests, along mountain trails and beside crashing waterfalls. The weather should still be just warm enough to jump in for a swim! APRIL Friday, 2 April – Good Friday ADVERTISEMENT AND Monday, 5 April – Family Day The Garden Route is celebrated for its seemingly endless list of family-friendly activities, making it a top destination choice during the Easter holidays. TOP ACTIVITY: Fancourt’s legendary Easter programme Easter is all about family at Fancourt, and the estate has once again put an exciting Easter programme in place…
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