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Category: Cape Town
8 Romantic Date Ideas – in Cape Town
There are few things that beat the beauty of Cape Town, which is why if you’re looking for a way to spoil your partner, we’ve got several date ideas that we’re sure they’ll love! 1. Steam Train Ride Meet Katie, a steam train beauty run by Atlantic Rail which traverses the route to Simon’s Town, as well as […]
Exploring the heart of the Pinotage Root
Not that we ever need an excuse to visit the Cape Winelands, but with this latest collaboration of the crème de la crème of Pinotage producing wine farms, a visit to Stellenbosch is a must this season! Industry favourites, L’Avenir, Kanonkop, Simonsig and Beyerskloof have teamed up to create the Pinotage Root which offers visitors the chance […]
7 South African Events to Love this Spring
With buds slowly uncurling from their winter sleep and sunny days being more common, it’s safe to say that spring is finally on the way. To honour the changing season check out this list of foodie and cultural festivals, and outdoor activities, from around South Africa! Western Cape The City Sightseeing Harbour Cruise, Cape Town Having recently […]
Big 5 Safaris from Cape to Addo
International travellers generally have two things that they really want to see in South Africa: Table Mountain and the Big 5. What they don’t often realise is that you don’t need to race from Cape Town to the Kruger to do this. If you’re more concerned about seeing the Big 5 than where you see […]
You can’t stay one night only at the One&Only
It’s like walking into an alternate universe. Reality fizzles out behind you. The noise of the traffic softens, the pace of life slows. The resort is so peaceful and detached; it’s hard to believe you’re in the middle of the V&A Waterfront. Overlooking aquamarine canals with a purple-grey Table Mountain backdrop, the gulls add a […]
Train to Karoo – The Forgotten Route into Real SA
There’s no better way to savour the old world charm of the Karoo than by departing on an overnight train trip along the Forgotten Route. The Train to Karoo will transport you back in time along a dusty route into the world of early explorers, while still managing to blur the line between the fascinating […]
10 Videos that will make you fall in love with South Africa
They’ll have you dancing, give you goosebumps, and get you itching to pack your travel bags. These videos made us fall in love with South Africa all over again! Let us know what videos should be added to this list… Reconsider South Africa A Drone Through Africa – Africa As You Have Never […]
Sky High Fun at these Rooftop Bars in Cape Town
South Africa’s Mother City is world renowned for its scenery and cosmopolitan city atmosphere. Wooded mountain slopes meet the chrome city skyline and the harbours waters sparkle in the distance. So take advantage of a bird’s eye view at these incredible rooftop bars in the Mother City … because a colourful cocktail or crisp cold […]