Now that 40+ years of work is behind you, it’s time to start exploring the world and having a grand old time with your freedom!
And, I have to say that there is no better place on earth to explore during the age of retirement than Africa. Each and every destination in Africa offers retirees a wide spectrum of activities to take part in, including golf, beaches, safari, wine tasting, and so much more!
Below, I’ve spotlighted some of the top destinations for retirees:
Botswana’s Okavango Delta: Duba Plains in Botswana’s Okavango Delta is one of the most game-rich places on the African continent! One of my favorite accommodations in the area is Duba Plains Camp. The Camp is super intimate, with only six suites. Because of its boutique size, guests receive personalized service that always goes above and beyond expectations.
Duba Plains is primarily known for its exceptional lion sightings, which can be seen from daily game drives and even sometimes from your very own suite. Other exciting activities include nighttime game drives, boating safaris, and bird-watching safaris. And if you’re feeling like taking a little nature walk, those are offered as well!
A visit to Botswana’s Okavango Delta is perfect for avid photographers and individuals looking to relax and soak in the beauty of Africa’s wildlife and vast wilderness.
Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago: If you love beaches, water sports, and fishing, then Azura Lodge on Benguerra Island is the perfect retreat for you. This is a great spot for retirees who love spending their free time in the sun and out on the water. Some of the activities offered at this luxurious lodge include scuba diving, snorkeling, big game fishing, dhow cruising, saltwater fly-fishing, and Pansy Island visits.
For the avid fishermen, you might want to try your hand at big game fishing where you might catch some of the world’s best fighting fish: marlin, sailfish, and tuna. You can even have the chef cook it for you for dinner!
And if you’re looking to catch a glimpse of some underwater beauty, head out for a snorkeling safari at Two-Mile Reef. Some of the wildlife you might witness whilst snorkeling include colorful reefs, sharks (don’t worry they won’t bite!), sea turtles, reef fish, whales, and stingrays.
Garden Route: One of the world’s most charming coastal routes, the Garden Route runs along the South African coastline in the Western Cape, and is speckled with wild flower fields, uninhabited white beaches, bays, harbors, mountains, and thick forests, making it a pure paradise for hikers and nature-lovers.
But it’s also a hot spot for golf lovers!
Situated along the glistening coastline of the Garden Route, Links at Fancourt’s Scottish and Irish inspired golf course design fills each and every golfer who visits with a unique combination of excitement, anticipation, peace, and sheer joy. With miles of lush forests, wetlands, beaches, seaside beauty, and the infamous Outeniqua Mountains, Links at Fancourt is much more than an astounding golf course–it’s paradise.
Known for its twists, dips, small lakes, and lush marshes, Links at Fancourt is in fact South Africa’s most challenging course and arguably it’s most beautiful.
For those wishing to experience a few days of golf, the Fancourt estate is a truly magnificent accommodation that is just as luxurious and detail-oriented the golf course it overlooks.
Cape Winelands: If you love wine, relaxation, fantastic cuisine, and countryside, then you will fall head-over-heels in love with Cape Winelands in South Africa. This is the perfect place for retirees looking for slow-paced days, beautiful picnics, and exceptional wine tasting.
Celebrated for its century-old, family-owned vineyards and estates, exceptional wine varietals, and award-winning wine makers, Cape Winelands is one of the most appealing and charming wine regions on the planet. But Cape Winelands offers travelers so much more than a fantastic wine tasting and vineyard experience—it provides visitors with a wealth of cultural and historical activities, as well as exceptional golfing, shopping, and touring options.
Rovos Rail: Love the concept of taking a luxurious, antique train ride? Rovos Rail is the world’s only 5-Star train that offers a variety of different routes, each trip lasting everywhere from 2 to 9 days in length. This is the perfect experience for retirees looking to simply relax and enjoy life on a train with five-star cuisine, and a variety of excursions. Rovos Rail offers a variety of different journeys with their Golf Journey being one of their most popular! To learn more, click here.
