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A Tourist Guide to Soweto
The Soweto township in Johannesburg, Gauteng, is one of the most popular and well-known tourist attractions in South Africa. This township may not look like much from the outside, but what it lacks in infrastructure and money, it more than makes up for in charm and a strong sense of community. This township was formed […]
Top 5 school holiday outings in Joburg
While many Joburgers head straight to the beach, bush, or berg these school holidays, you’ll find plenty of exciting things to do with the kids in the city. Africa’s First Nile Crocodile FlyOver As if holding a baby crocodile or bristly tarantula isn’t hair-raising enough, Croc City Crocodile & Reptile Park near Fourways has […]
Win a trip to Seychelles at the 21st Franschhoek Bastille Festival
Viva la France, viva la Franschhoek! If there’s only one 21st you get to this year, make it the 21st celebration of the Franschhoek Bastille Festival on 12 and 13 July 2014. A highlight of the 2014 Franschhoek Bastille Festival will be a troupe of 10 Seychelles dancers and musicians who will take part in […]
Knysna Oyster Festival
It is almost time for the annual Knysna Oyster Festival and its medley of marinated, pickled, and spiced molluscs! This year it will take place from 1 – 10 July 2016, and will continue its legacy of being one of the top sporting and lifestyle festivals in South Africa. Tourists and residents who visit the […]
20 Reasons We Love Winter in South Africa
Whether you’re a summer or winter baby, there are just some things that are better in winter. Yes, you summer lovers can have your beaches and cocktails, but we’ll take our scarves, cuddles, fireplaces, and movie nights. Here are some activities that really are better during the winter months (May to August) in South Africa: […]
South Africa’s 9 National Botanical Gardens
South Africa has 9 National Botanical Gardens, managed by the South African National Biodiversity Institute. The focus of the gardens is to conserve and preserve South Africa’s unique indigenous plants and promote environmental interest. These gardens are fantastic for day outings and picnics, and we’d highly encourage a visit: 1. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, […]
Discounted Getaway for Hermanus FynArts
After a warm and enthusiastic reception in 2013, Hermanus FynArts is once again inspiring and nurturing creativity from 6 – 16 June 2014. The Windsor Hotel Hermanus is offering a 10% discount on accommodation to festivalgoers in their seafront setting. Perched on the edge of Walker Bay, Windsor Hotel Hermanus not only offers stylish accommodation […]
3 Tasty Events in the Winelands this June
Rich, warming foods and a glass or two of wine is the perfect complement to the winter chill. Here are 3 food and wine events taking place in the Cape Winelands this June. Taste the Helderberg 12 June 2014 For one night only, the 6th annual Taste the Helderberg will transform the NH Lord Charles Hotel […]
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