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Category: Western Cape
15 Unusual Structures You Can Sleep In
Hotel. Tick. Guest house. Tick. Campsite. Tick. You’ve tried them all, and you’ve got the T-shirt. Now you’re aching to try something different. Something to brag to your friends about on Twitter, Instagram, and Flickr. A place you may never have dreamed you could sleep in. Well, it’s your lucky day! We’ve stumbled across some […]
Whale watching from a bathtub in De Kelders
It’s not every day you get to watch whales from your bathtub. Unless you’re staying on the cliffs of De Kelders, that is. De where? It’s likely you’ve never heard of this little suburb on the northern end of Gansbaai, despite the fact that De Kelders is one of the world’s best whale watching destinations. […]
5 Luxury Lodges in South Africa
If you’re seeking a restful getaway with beautiful views and opulent touches, far from the bustling crowds, consider staying at the following lodges: 1. Sabella Private Retreat, Marble Hall, Limpopo Sabella Private Retreat is part of a Wildlife Sanctuary so you can expect to see species like zebra, gemsbok, leopard, buffalo, giraffe, blue wildebeest, and […]
Summer Sundowner Guide: 30 Cocktail Spots in Cape Town
Summer is fast approaching, and we’re already dreaming of hot summer days, sandy toes, and refreshing cocktails. We asked our fans to help us pick Cape Town’s favourite spots for cocktails. Can you tick off the entire list by the end of the summer? ATLANTIC SEABOARD 1. The Bungalow, Clifton Cotton and ice. […]
Table Mountain is Frame-ous!
We love Table Mountain. And it’s not just because it’s one of the New 7 Wonders of the World or that it’s recognisable from any person in any town, city, or continent around the globe. It’s the unusual flat-topped surface, the throng of fiercely cute dassies that call it home, the meandering network of hiking […]
7 Sensational Seaside Escapes in the Western Cape
Nothing beats a lazy day at a beach with hours of sunshine, sunbathing, reading, and surfing to look forward to. The following seaside escapes are almost all right on the beachfront, and cater perfectly for those who want to enjoy the total relaxation that comes with sipping on cocktails, building sandcastles, and returning to an […]
TG Agents Investigate a Mysterious Case of Happiness in the Winelands
Something peculiar is happening in the Cape Winelands. We have reports of the most highly stressed people returning from the Winelands in a trance-like state of happiness. CEOs are skipping into the office, rugby jocks are pirouetting across the try line, and road-rage-inclined drivers are giving right of way to grannies. Could aliens be invading […]
7 Great South African Camping Spots for Summer
Get back to basics and have fun with family and friends this summer at any of these highly rated South African camping and caravanning sites! Western Cape 1. Wolfkop Camping Villages, Citrusdal Wolfkop Camping Villages are nestled next to a river in the Citrusdal Valley and are well suited for groups of friends. Not […]
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