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Book Early for the Knysna Oyster Festival!
The sought after holiday town of Knysna will be spilling with people from every restaurant, establishment, and attraction as everyone gathers for the much-anticipated Knysna Oyster Festival, taking place from 28 June – 7 July 2013. Event goers can look forward to “the best 10 days of winter” with thrilling entertainment for the young and […]
Paternoster: The Ideal Autumn Escape
Paternoster, meaning “Our Father”, derives its name from the prayers of shipwrecked Portuguese sailors who were stranded along the coast many years ago. The quaint fishing village is located about an hour and a half’s drive from Cape Town, making it a popular getaway destination among Capetonians. It is one of the oldest towns along […]
Big Five Marathon @ Legend Resort
Take part in the wildest marathon of them all. South Africa’s Big Five Marathon takes place on 22 June 2013 at the Legend Golf & Safari Resort and trails among the wildlife of the African savannah. A race so tough that many claim it do be “harder than the Comrades”, the notorious 88km Big Five […]
How to Spend the Freedom Day Weekend
Freedom Day is a South African public holiday celebrated annually on 27 April. Commemorating the first non-racial democratic election held on the same day in 1994, South Africans spend the day in a variety of ways in celebration of new-found freedom across the country. There are several exciting events scheduled to take place over the […]
AfrikaBurn
When: 28 April – 4 May 2014 (and likely the same dates for 2015) Where: Stonehenge Farm, Northern Cape Theme: The Trickster Purpose: Community building, self-reliance, entertainment, cohesion Having taken place for the first time in 2007, AfrikaBurn, South Africa’s Burning Man regional has become a favoured festival by locals across the lush, coastal, dry, and wind-swept provinces […]
Safaris in Phalaborwa
Gone are the days of a safari simply meaning a game drive in a big open vehicle. These days you can live on the wild side and spot South Africa’s wildest animals in their natural habitat with a wide range of safari experiences including horseback, bushwalk, fishing, golf, river, balloon, and elephant back safaris. The […]
A 24-hour guide to the Free State
The beautiful Free State, situated within the heart of South Africa, is well known for its lush scenic interior and arid borders. The seemingly endless landscapes, mountains, farmlands, and scented flowers are a welcome sensory distraction, especially if you’ve been driving for several hours. If you’re only in the Free State region for 24-hours, here […]
5 Family Holiday Activities in Gauteng
If you’re anything like me, you’re constantly on the hunt for something new to keep your kids entertained during the school holidays. There are only so many times you can pop into the library, visit the park down the road, or watch a rerun of Alvin and the Chipmunks. Sometimes, to preserve peace in the […]
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