{"id":1294,"date":"2021-09-08T11:20:05","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T11:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/?p=1294"},"modified":"2021-09-08T11:20:05","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T11:20:05","slug":"travel-this-september-thats-an-order-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/travel-this-september-thats-an-order-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel this September! That\u2019s an order."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tourism is one of the industries most affected by the pandemic. Both developed and developing countries have been impacted. According to data observed by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), the number of international tourist arrivals declined by 84 per cent between March and December 2020 compared with the previous year.<\/p>\n<p>The tourism sector employs one in every ten people on Earth. Due to COVID-19, 100 to 200 million direct jobs are at risk. UNWTO has calculated that the impact of COVID-19 on tourism will cost the world economy 4 trillion dollars. Developing countries will be among the most affected ones. This Tourism Month, South Africans are encouraged to travel and explore our beautiful country to try and help revive the sector as well as to promote nation-building and social cohesion.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Best Tourism Destinations for us locals<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Let\u2019s give our own tourism industry a boost. You can make a difference by visiting some of our local tourism spots. South Africa has an extensive list of great places to visit, all within the boundaries of our Covid-19 restrictions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.\u00a0 Johannesburg <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The largest city in our country is also known as the city of gold. Top attractions include Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, Gold Reef City, Soweto, which includes a visit to the Mandela House, and <a href=\"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/\">Sandton Central<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.24-central.co.za\/\">24 Central<\/a>, Atholl Square, <a href=\"https:\/\/benmorecentre.co.za\/\">Benmore Centre<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nelsonmandelasquare.co.za\/\">Nelson Mandela Square<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandtoncity.com\/\">Sandton City<\/a> en <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themarc.co.za\/\">The Marc<\/a> to enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. The Kruger National Park <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Explore one of the best and oldest game reserves in Africa. All wildlife lovers &#8211; this is a must to have on your list! This Park offers you the chance to see the Big Five and is also home to San rock paintings and archaeological sites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Cape Town<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This Mother City, with its gorgeous beaches and majestic mountain views, is one of the planet\u2019s most breathtaking cities. Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Robben Island, False Bay, Cape Point, Chapman\u2019s Peak Drive, Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, and Two Ocean\u2019s Aquarium are only some of the must-visit spots in this area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. The Garden Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Garden Route runs for about 200 kilometres through some of South Africa\u2019s most breathtaking coastal scenery. Highlights of the route include Knysna, the Garden Route National Park, Oudtshoorn\u2019s ostrich farms and Cango Caves, and the seal colony of the Robberg Nature Reserve in Plettenberg Bay.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A merger of South Africa\u2019s Kalahari Gemsbok National Park and Botswana\u2019s Gemsbok National Park, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is one of the largest wilderness areas in the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. The Drakensberg<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The spectacular Drakensberg, meaning \u201cDragon Mountains,\u201d is one of the top places to visit in KwaZulu-Natal and a popular vacation destination for South Africans. It\u2019s also home to the country\u2019s highest peaks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beautiful Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve is a favourite stop on the drive between Johannesburg and Kruger National Park. A must-see on this trip are the Three Rondavels and God\u2019s Window.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Durban<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Besides the beautiful beach and waterfront promenade called the Golden Mile, Durban boasts with uShaka Marine World, Moses Mabhida Stadium, and Durban Botanical Gardens.<\/p>\n<p>This is in no way a complete list. South Africa has so much to offer! Be on the lookout for great deals on travelling sites. A lot of places and tourist attractions have special offers running during the pandemic. Visit <em>Flight Centre<\/em>, <em>Toplink SA Travel<\/em>, and <em>Sandown Travel<\/em> at Sandton City for great offers. Grab this opportunity to enjoy places you haven\u2019t always had the chance to see.<\/p>\n<p>Come on, Sandton! Let\u2019s travel this September and help our Tourism Industry! Share your travels with #TourismMonth2021 #WorldTourismDay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tourism is one of the industries most affected by the pandemic. Both developed and developing countries have been impacted. 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