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Vergelegen Outshines at the Best of Wine Tourism Awards
The Great Wine Capitals (GWC) Best of Wine Tourism Awards is a prestigious event attended by wine tourism leaders from across the world. The results were announced at a gala presentation in California’s Napa Valley on Thursday, 7 November 2013, and we are proud to say that Vergelegen Estate emerged as the undisputed South African […]
3 Exclusive Holiday Experiences at Shamwari Game Reserve
Shamwari Game Reserve is an award-winning* holiday destination in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The Shamwari Group incorporates 6 luxury lodges in the game reserve, all of which are 5-star graded and uniquely designed to complement your African bush experience. Along with activities like relaxation treatments, Big 5 game drives, guided walks, and birding, guests at Shamwari Game […]
The Insider’s Guide to Quirky South African Restaurants
South Africa is as diverse as it is beautiful; offering an abundance of quirky eateries to suit all needs and budgets, from dining in an aquarium to an observatory! So if you’re after an adventurous meal out with family and friends, be sure to tick the following quirky restaurants off your bucket list: Gauteng: Goblin’s […]
Cape Town Art Fair: Is This Really Art?
“Is this really art?” I had been anticipating this sort of question from my husband, who had eventually conceded to join me at the Cape Town Art Fair this weekend (on condition that it did not interfere with the Currie Cup rugby final). As a newbie to the art scene, he was my guinea pig […]
What NOT to do when you’re on Safari in South Africa
When tourists visit South Africa, often the first thing on their to-do-list is an African safari. However, as exciting as these trips may sound, they simply cannot be equated to a trip to a theme park. These are wild animals (and protected ones at that) and so your visit should be met with caution, respect, […]
We’ve Got the Line-up for the Old Mutual Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts
Nothing says summer in Cape Town quite like a Sunday sunset jol on the grassy slopes of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Pack a picnic, pop open a bottle of wine, let the kids run wild, and enjoy live performances from South Africa’s most talented musicians (as well as a few international guests). From rock, jazz, R&B, […]
Greetings in 11 Official Languages
It only takes 7 basic colours to make a rainbow. So with 11 official languages, each granted equal status by our Constitution, it’s easy to understand why South Africa is fondly known as the “Rainbow Nation”. With so many beautiful shades, our cultural and ethnic diversity is so rich that often we as South African […]
How to Celebrate World Tourism Day on 27 September
World Tourism Day, held annually on 27 September, is a day aimed to raise awareness about the important role of tourism within the community and how it affects social, cultural, political, and economic values worldwide. While you should be “proudly South African” on any given day, World Tourism Day provides the chance for us to […]
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