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It’s Carnival Time in Cape Town!
Vibrant colours, upbeat tunes, jaw-dropping dancing, lip-smacking food, happy faces, and laughter all around. Who doesn’t love a good carnival? As if one carnival wasn’t exciting enough, Capetonians can look forward to TWO festive celebrations within the next month! Community Chest Carnival: 27 February – 2 March 2013 Treat yourself and your loved ones to […]
The Sedgefield Slow Festival
The Sedgefield Slow Festival is a myriad of exciting events that are all about celebrating the great outdoors. From sandcastle competitions and a Miss Slow Fest beauty pageant, to food and wine pairing evenings, the Sedgefield Slow Festival promises a long weekend full of fun, sun, and excitement for the whole family. This year, the […]
Your Holiday Guide to Knysna
Fans of lush forests, leisurely afternoons, and carefree cruises already know that Knysna is one of the top destinations in South Africa, as it caters for all traveller types – from families and couples in love, to small or large groups of friends. We’ve recently started asking accommodation owners to give us their frank opinion […]
Franschhoek Wine Tram
The newly-launched Franschhoek Wine Tram provides a unique way to explore the historic Franschhoek Wine Valley. Operating on a hop-on, hop-off basis, the open-side tram and open-air tram-bus takes passengers on scenic trips through the picturesque vineyards, stopping at some of South Africa’s oldest and most illustrious wine estates. Passengers can look forward to a […]
Your Holiday Guide to Port Elizabeth
South Africa is known for having some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, and due to that, there are numerous outdoor activities suited to each area, such as trail activities in Knysna, surfing in Durban, vertical jumps in Johannesburg, and cable-car rides in Cape Town. However, this overview doesn’t really help those who […]
6 Things to Do in Bloemfontein
Known for its “fountains of flowers”, Bloemfontein boasts an abundance of historical, cultural, and natural attractions that make it an ideal holiday destination in the Free State province of South Africa. Here are 6 popular things to do in Bloemfontein: 1. Free State National Botanical Garden Where: Rayton Road (off Dan Pienaar Drive), R702 Open: Monday […]
South African Cheese Festival 2013
If you’re a fan of hard cheese, soft cheese, stinky cheese, or sweet cheese, then you probably already know that this year’s South African Cheese Festival is set to take place from 26 – 28 April, at Sandringham Estate, between Paarl and Stellenbosch. The stakes have been raised, and artisans from around the country will […]
Tambuti Lodge: The Answer to a Stress-Free Stay
Situated in the Black Rhino Reserve, Tambuti Lodge is a private game lodge that offers an exquisite escape next to the Pilanesburg Nature Reserve. Located within an 1800 hectare eco-tourism area, less than two hour’s drive from Johannesburg, the lodge is surrounded by a captivating combination of rolling hills and mountains, profound valleys and ravines, […]
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