Twin Centre Safaris
Posted on Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
A lot of people these days don’t just book a safari holiday by itself. While safaris are amazing, they’re also surprisingly exhausting and involve a lot of early starts, usually with a wake-up call around 5 am. While you may get a chance to relax later in the day, a lot of people plan relaxation for their entire holidays. Usually, this simply means tacking on another week or so and heading somewhere that isn’t a safari lodge or camp! I’m going to cover a few of these here in my latest post, countries that go really well with an African safari.
1. Mauritius
Mauritius is an all-star choice to go along with a safari holiday and you’ll probably find is the most recommended of all different places. This is because it’s very easy to get to via air from much of Africa and is an amazing relaxation destination, famed among us ordinary folk and celebs alike. Mauritius offers a five star experience for honeymoons in particular but isn’t a strange destination to find a bargain holiday either – you don’t need to go for five star fabulous every time but equally some of the best resorts in the world can be found here.
2. Seychelles
Seychelles is slightly more upmarket than Mauritius, known better for its exclusive islands and high profile holidaymakers. With a classic laid back island vibe, it really is ideal for those who just want to relax after the more intense excitement of a safari. Seychelles weather is nice all year round, so you can pay more attention to your ideal safari than any other concerns, which leaves your beach time simply for enjoyment as it should be really!
Seychelles is also a good choice for nature lovers because a number of the islands are actually nature sanctuaries. You can spot turtles, birds, and coral formations, some of which aren’t found anywhere else in the world. This makes Seychelles a good choice for those who are happy to move around between islands on their holiday, because there is always something else to see.
3. Dubai
And for the city destination on my list, Dubai. Dubai is a fairly common twin centre stop because flights out to Africa do often stop in Dubai. It’s more often used as the third destination because it doesn’t quite bring to mind the same level of relaxation the other two do – in fact many people largely use it for shopping and a couple of ‘city’ days before or after their main safari and beach holiday. Still, Dubai is a great destination with a lot to see and do and if your heart is set on relaxation, you can find it there too, as Jumeirah Beach is perfect for lounging with its own fair share of luxury hotels.
Which destinations have you paired with safari holidays?
