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No more than an hour's drive from Cape Town’s city centre, Elgin is a world apart – a picturesque gem known for its fruit far
Beyond the thrill of the games, the Netball World Cup 2023 will leave an enduring impact on Cape Town's tourism and economy...
In August and September, the wildflower displays on the Cape West Coast and the in the Northern Cape are considered to be among ..
Close to Clanwilliam is the beautiful Biedouw Valley. Not only is the floral display amazing, but one can continue to Wuppertal ..
From your first step inside this wonderland, you are surrounded by incredible hand-made crafts of everything you can imagine...
The Bloupunt hiking trail is a circular day hike of 5 to 9 hours and starts with a 1km straight up section.
Bush and Beach Locations in South Africa which is a must to visit...
The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has introduced a private cable car service...
This year Oudtshoorn celebrates its 16th Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees. But should you tire of the buzz...
Right in the heart of the Garden Route, just outside the picturesque town of Plett lies one of the most unique interactive ..
Self Drive Route 4 is a scenic route through quaint country towns from Johannesburg to the Garden Route via Golden Gate and Addo..
The vineyards, orchards and olive groves of Route 60/62 from Worcester to Oudtshoorn promise a bounty at pit stops along the ...
This Klein Karoo day trip from Oudtshoorn is 182km, through a most amazing variety of landscapes and quaint rural villages.
The Kleinplasie Open Air Museum is a living museum that lets you experience the life of the early farming communities from 1690 ..
If you would like to visit a pristine wilderness area that offers extraordinary rock formations, a multitude of hiking trails ...
On a clear day you'll have magnificent views over the vast Karoo and the mountains and valleys of the Cederberg ...
The Robertson Wine Route meanders its way through a beautiful valley between the Langeberg and the Riviersonderend Mountains ...
The success of Von Geusau Chocolates in Greyton must inspire many who are doing a job that they do not enjoy. When Richard von ...
The Vrolikheid Nature Reserve lies in the Breede River valley, about 15km south of Robertson on the McGregor road. Rugged beauty
If you are in Greyton or McGregor in the Western Cape, you can do one of the extremely popular Boesmanskloof Greyton to McGregor
Jason’s Hill Private Cellar is situated in the Breede River Valley at the foot of the Slanghoek Mountains. The Mediterranean ...
Bergsig Wine Estate is situated where thew Drakenstein and Hex River Mountains meet in the Breede River Valley ...
The historical Self Drive Route 62 is one of SA's favourite tourism routes.
This day trip will not disappoint. Valleys of vineyards, karoo vegetation, historic towns and incredible scenery off the beaten ..
If you enjoy gliding, then the Cape Gliding Club in Worcester is the only glider flying airfield in the Cape. This non-profit ...
The Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden is Africa’s only true succulent or vygie garden: Found near Worcestor, expect to see ..
Goose Valley Golf Course is situated 2Km from Plettenberg Bay in the heart of the Garden Route ...
Hermanus Golf Course, located only 120 Km from Cape Town, is a perfect golfing venue ...
Hermanus is best known for its spectacular land-based whale-watching but there is actually much more to this area ...
Plettenberg Bay Country Club Golf Course is located in one of the most beautiful natural settings in the world renowned ...
Newton Johnson Wine Estate is situated about an hour and a half from Cape Town in the wine growing Hemel-en-Aarde Valley ...
Bouchard and Finlayson is a boutique winery situated in the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) valley ...
The Breedkloof Wine Route takes in the entire Breede River Valley including the towns of Worcester, Rawsonville, the Slanghoek ...
You can hardly miss the Affie Plaas Farm Stall, just west of Robertson, with the wonderful straw bale figures as signs.
The Klipdrift Brandy Distillery in Robertson is a must do for any brandy lover. Hospitality is the name of the game, whether you a
Sheilam Cactus Garden can certainly be proud of their vast variety of cacti, succulents and cycads. The farm has been recognized
Planning a trip to Knysna? Here's everything you need to know about cycling in Knysna and the Garden Route ...
Pezula Championship Golf Course is located on the beautiful Garden Route, in the picturesque town of Knysna – voted the friend ...
The Simola Golf Course is set amidst spectacular scenery and affords top class views from every hole either across the Knysna ...
Arabella Golf Course is situated in the Western Cape, close to Hermanus. Voted among the top 5 golf courses in South Africa ...
There can be no better place in South Africa to park a caravan than at the Storms River Mouth campsite, in the Tsitsikamma ...
Creation Wine Estates is situated in the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven-and-Earth) Valley near Hermanus in the Western Cape ...
Our Self Drive route gives you the best of whale watching in South Africa.
The rugged coastline of the Dolphin Trail is all about nature’s energy – and your own! This luxury hike offers a unique Tsitsikamm
Sumaridge Wine Estate lies in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near the seaside town of Hermanus in the Western Cape ...
Raka Wines, on the farm Remhoogte, in the Kleinrivier valley near Stanford, has a range of wines, blended from the varietals ...
Spend some wonderful relaxing hours at the Klein River cheese farm, only 7km outside Stanford. Set along the Klein River, this ...
The scenery around McGregor in the Breede River Valley, Western Cape, is really beautiful, and to hike this country is one of ...
The terroir of the McGregor valley and slopes has encouraged local farmers to turn their lands and hands to very successful wine
Situated on the banks of the Holsloot river, Dwarsberg offers the perfect spot for fly fishing and family getaways - one of the ..
From Rooiels to Kleinmond, fishing spots abound for rock and surf as well as lagoon fishing. Betty's Bay, Cape Hangklip and ...
The Christie Prins Hiking Trail wanders through fynbos and has spectacular views and a beautiful rock pool for cooling off ...
Lakenvlei is a premier still water, trout fishing venue, situated in the mountains close to Ceres, only two hours’ drive from CT
The Gydo Pass, well known for the magnificent views over the valley below and for bird watching, is north of Ceres, en-route to ..
The road to Mitchell's Pass, at the entrance to Ceres, has particularly beautiful scenery. The pass is well worth driving for ...
There are beautiful hiking trails off the Bainskloof Pass, between Ceres and Wellington. The fynbos in the area is spectacular ...
The Bain’s Kloof Pass, built in the 1850s, is one of South Africa’s finest scenic passes. It was built over the Limiet Mountains
The Wellington Mountain Bike Trail at Welvanpas is very popular with bikers in the know. You can experience beauty you never ...
Inverdoorn Game Reserve and Safari Lodge is a private game reserve just 2 ½ hours from Cape Town. With great feedback on Tripad ..
Ceres is close to some excellent birding areas, where there are endemics that are on any serious twitcher's lifer list.
Let your taste buds explore the Tulbagh Olive Route and see how olive oil is made, as well as other olive products ...
The Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve is two hours from Cape Town in a beautiful setting with a host of activities for the whole
The 1000ha Silwerfontein Guest Farm in Tulbagh is a World Natural Heritage Site, an ideal location for a stunningly beautiful hike
Niki’s range of Belgian chocolate includes her take on contemporary classics as well as her own divine creations - her Tulbagh ..
Oude Kerk Volks Museum Complex Tulbagh gives a real insight into the history of this area, which began in the early 1700’s and ...
De Oude Drostdy Museum in Tulbagh is a ‘must visit’ which offers visitors a window into the past, while enjoying the wine in ...
More importantly, Eselfontein is home to one of the best single track MTB trails in the country.
The Kluitjieskraal MTB route, just outside Wolseley, is set in magnificent scenery – forests, waterfalls and water crossings ...
Surrounded by the Winterhoek, Witzenberg and Obiqua Mountains, the Tulbagh Valley is unique indeed. The well-drained soils ...
Imagine whizzing 1.4km through the sky, over 8 state-of-the-art slides, located in breath-taking scenery – Ceres Ziplines offers
The Tulbagh area is ideal for horse riding – the magnificent scenery of working wine and fruit farms and the mountainside ...
If you enjoy finding out about South African History and would like to see the surviving English blockhouses in the Witzenberg Val
Succulents and Stones specialise in succulents and cacti, heaven for any collector. This incredible collection includes plants ...
Peter is an expert on the 1200-year-old rock art in a conservancy, 25km east of Op-die-Berg village, near the Katbakkies Pass.
Housed in the original mission school of Tulbach, which has been fully restored, the Christo Coetzee Gallery and Museum showcases
Waverley Hills Wine Estate is situated at the foothills of the Witzenberg Mountains between the towns of Tulbagh and Ceres ...
The De Doorns Wine Cellar is situated in the very scenic Hex River Valley in the Western Cape. Selected wines are available to ...
The Veldskoen Farm Stall was an amazing surprise. On our trip along the N1 from Cape Town, en-route to Montagu via the Keisie ...
All who have done this trip come away with not only memories of the beautiful scenery, but with a sense of having “lived” the ...
The two tunnel mountain bike trail traverses the scenic Hex River Valley from De Doorns, mainly along one of the first railway ...
If you have even a passing interest in hiking, make sure you do the Otter Trail at some point in your life ...
S.A.'s vast landscapes are an explorer's paradise, but reaching beautiful spots often requires an off-road vehicle...
Last year the bits and pieces of protected wilderness along the Garden Route were gathered together into the third most popular destination...
This unforgettable self drive route through the famous Garden Route is right up there with the most scenic road trips in the world
The Eden to Addo Hiking Trail takes hikes for 20 days over 400km through conservation corridors and all money raised is used to ..
Gamkaberg Nature Reserve’s reputation as one of Africa’s finest is well deserved. Enjoy a sky-high picnic, scramble up a forest ..
Staycations – holidays spent in or near one’s home – are a pocket-friendly option for unwinding this summer. Fortunately...
La Ferme near Franschhoek, 45 minutes from Cape Town, offers excellent fly fishing with exquisite views and absolute silence.
This easy hike is 3km one way and you should allow approximately two hours. It is a beautiful river hike with good birdlife.
The Bespoke Trail at De Hoop is tailor-made for each group of hikers. Over three days the panoramas vary from the dramatic...
This year’s Wine on the River festival in Robertson was a great success, showing that wine tourism is growing as healthily...
Earlier this month I posted about my adventure in the Northern Cape to see the annual floral display mother nature puts...
I’ve been dreaming about seeing the West Coast and Northern Cape flowers for years! Growing up in Jozi’s concrete wonderland...
The Oystercatcher Trail is rated as one of the top hiking experiences in the world by the BBC in their book “Unforgettable walks"
With careful route planning and a small detour you can access these passes - adding great value to an already great route choice..
The longest uninterrupted gravel road in South Africa is a drive that everybody should experience at least once...
Chris Davies and Tyson Jopson did that on this spectacular motorbike route through the Overberg, in search of the best dirt...
CapeNature’s new cottages at Algeria unlock the rugged beauty of this wilderness area for non-campers...
Travelling on the Rovos Rail means you'll enjoy fine foods and wines, not to mention sleeping compartments fit for royalty...
Out of the six sites world-wide where Cape gannets breed, Bird Island is the only breeding site that is easily accessed by the...
Each year, fires aside, we rush through Hout Bay, Llandudno and Camps Bay to the finish of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, focused...
I set off to find antiques and great deals in the Overberg, and discovered the only thing I didn’t bargain for is how many...
Citrusdal is a thriving farming district by trade but has been dragged kicking and screaming into tourism. It’s well worth the...
The Cape West Coast is better known for fishing villages, unspoiled beauty and its hospitable people, but the mountain-bike...
The name, 'Kamikaze' says it all, but don't let this deter you from this thrilling experience. Kloofing is done in mountain...
Unique accommodation in Paternoster, wigwam style, another little gem that is well worth investigating. Ever heard of glamping?
This event is said to be one of the biggest parties of the year and it takes place around mid December, every year...
Cape Canopy Tour was recently placed second on the list of the world’s hottest new tourism experiences for 2015 by Lonely Planet.
Much has been written about the charming Karoo village of Prince Albert, but there is more to this town than pretty houses...
Capetonians are often accused of being arrogant or blase about the idyllic paradise they call home. Whether this is true or not...
A two-day hike up the West Coast is becoming quite the annual pilgrimage. I was doing research on roadside plants for my...
Citrusdal is a thriving farming district by trade but has been dragged kicking and screaming into tourism. I’ll be honest...
I’ve always loved the colours of the Bo Kaap beckoning from the slopes of Signal Hill, but never managed to get close to that...
Locals warned him of Stanford’s pull, but it wasn’t until he made a right-turn to this Overberg village that Fred Hatman felt...
A temperate climate, deep historical roots and a well developed tourist infrastructure make Mossel Bay far more than just...
Fiona Mcintosh maps out her own multi-day route on the Hoerikwaggo Trail over Table Mountain...
If someone had told me that two action-packed days would not be time enough to see and do everything in a small Klein Karoo...
Wellington, in the heart of the Cape Winelands, lies in a beautiful valley on the banks of the Kromme River, at the foot of the ..
Langebaan has long been considered the playground of the Cape's rich and famous. The water-sports capital of the Western Cape...
All roads lead to Barrydale, or so it seems. You cart choose Thomas Bain's scenic Tradouw Pass, or Route 62. No matter which...
Nestled at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, lies Swellendam, the third oldest magisterial district (after Cape Town and...
On our latest trip from Cape Town, we stopped in Barrydale, the small Karoo town that seems to have established itself as a great
Seeing and Light are the two words that seem to sum up the quality of Baardskeerdersbos, the small rural settlement in the Over...
Most motorists on the N2 zoom past the unpretentious town of Heidelberg in the Southern Cape. Some who stop are so charmed they...
Along the Brandewyn River in the Cederberg is a fascinating outdoor art gallery-a boulder-hopping trail past nine San rock art...
Have you ever asked yourself how you came to be in the midst of madness? Climbing onto Titanic ll should have been warning enough.
"Bot River's story is as much tied up with arrival of the first train in 1902, as with the first wagons back in the early 1700's."
In the Little Karoo dorp of Barrydale, the slow life ambles along, inspiring those who gravitate here for the friendliness and...
The picturesque platteland town of Bredasdorp is abundant with a rich history, colourful fynbos, people and talented artists.
It's not just the magnificent areas the Garden Route Trail passes through that you'll love, but also its outstanding guide...
Sundays are not the same for me if there isn’t a hunk of meat coming out of the oven, so I went in search of places to enjoy a ...
Having a brother who works overseas means that opportunities for sibling bonding are few and far between. So when the opportun...
Some places like the Agulhas National Park are so special they deserve to be shared with friends. “I wish we could stay for a week
It doesn't take long for a kayak adventure on Langebaan's smooth lagoon to banish Marianne Heron's dread of the deep. Thanks to...
This is one of the great road trips in South Africa and you will certainly need the day if you want to make the most of this ...
"Guess what?" said my boyfriend Scotty, bounding up to me with a big grin. "We are going snorkelling with seals this weekend! I...
Beneath its famous landmark, the Sleeping Beauty mountain, Riversdale in the Southern Cape stirs with new energy ...
Along the Garden Route lie the historic remains of South African mountain biking's beginnings. And some exceptional brand-new ...
If you do just one hike this year, the archeologist-led tour of Pinnacle Point Caves in Mossel Bay should be it.
Superb specials await in the Southern Cape, at the world’s only Big Five fynbos reserve. It was a welcome break for my wife and...
With that in mind I’ve put together some of my favourites. Cape Town has plenty of candidates and I don’t claim this as the ...
But while some destination dorps can be summed up in a phrase like 'food or wine capital', it's not that easy to define Paarl...
"We bought a plot!" announces Willow Constantine enthusiastically as she and Fred von Heyer, both from Hout Bay, arrive rather ...
Towards the end of winter this year, Peter Borchert and Heila Frieslich took to the R27, heading north from Cape up the West Coast
We all know that young people should be more connected to nature, so taking your city-bred children into the bush sounds like ...
The Iziko South African Museum is so much more than galleries of fascinating exhibits behind the scenes where the science and ...
If you have a sense of adventure, bum-sliding, rock-hopping and swimming through a kloof will give you an adrenalin kick.
On the mountain above Somerset West is an old wagon trail. Back in the 1860s, 4500 ox wagon's climbed it every year. In 2012,...
Cape Town is a beautiful city with a multitude of attractions. For birders the city offers the ideal opportunity for Pelagic ticks
Step off the boardwalk and amble along the spectacular coastline at one of Cape Town’s best-kept secrets, Olifantsbos cottage ...
Sarah Borchert grabs the opportunity to share boat-based whale watching with her family. Mom?' My five-year-old daughter's sea-..
Just an hour-and-a-half's drive southeast of Cape Town is the mountainous Kogelberg Nature Reserve, a place that rivals the ...
The Garden Route includes some of the most attractive coastal and forest scenery in the country, although it's by no means ...
Buy exceptional quality mohair rugs from Karoo Looms, produced for the mohair rug market as well as visitors to Prince Albert
If you want to see the big 5 in a malaria free area, close to Cape Town, then the Touws River Aquila Safari Lodge is a good option
The Witteberg Nature Reserve, close to Matjiesfontein in the Karoo, offers the Diep en Deur 4x4 trail in the most amazing scenery.
The Anysberg Nature Reserve is all about huge open space, rugged Karoo mountains and kloofs, big night skies, flora, fauna, peace.
The Swartberg Nature Reserve, set in stunning mountain scenery and flora, is close to Oudtshoorn and Prince Albert. Don't miss it.
The Gamkaberg Nature reserve protects the rare Cape Zebra, beautiful rich floral kingdoms and is valued for its scenic tranquil ..
The Vleesbaai 4x4 Dune Route near Mossel Bay on the Garden Route puts a smile on any 4x4 enthusiasts face when talking about ...
Take a guided walking or hiking tour in beautiful historic Franchhoek. Isak will give you the inside story of the history and ...
This easy to moderate scenic 5km hike, near Riebeek Kasteel, is suitable for the whole family and rewards with magnificent views.
At the summit of the Thunberg Hiking Trail in the Riebeek Valley, you are rewarded with great views of Table Mountain and the ...
The Peppertree Art Stable and Coffee Shop seems to be the beating heart in Philadelphia for locals and visitors alike. Art gallery
De Malle Meul in Philadelphia is an art gallery devoted Pieter van der Westhuizen, a wedding venue and a Sunday buffet lunch spot.
Magic Minerals has a huge collection of minerals from all over the world, jewellery, object de art, stone beads - a wonderland ...
On the farm Langrietvlei, 22km from Hopefield, on the Velddrif road, are two hikes along the Berg River. Set amongst the fynbos ..
The Bergkraal 4x4 route, near Klawer and Clanwilliam is a must do adventure for all the family. Make a weekend of the outing ...
Hiking in the West Coast National Park has many different sides to the experience, but it goes without saying that the flowers ...
Cycle the West Coast NP and enjoy the wild flowers and the views of the lagoon from the top of Seeberg. MTB & cycle routes.
The wild flowers of the Cape West Coast and Namaqualand, in South Africa, are regarded as a botanical wonderland. Tourists ...
The Cape Wild Flowers are one of the natural wonders of the world. The arid areas of the Cape West Coast and Namaqualand are ...
Find out about San culture, medicines, arts and crafts and visit 5 rock art site with knowledgeable guides in the Clanwilliam area
The San Bushmen are the first inhabitants of South Africa. Their fascinating culture is on display at !Khwa ttu, near Yzerfontein.
The hulking mass of the Gifberg looms above the plains south of Vanrhynsdorp in the Western Cape and glows orange in the late ...
The Berg River and the coast around St Helena Bay, so rich in fish, has attracted fishermen for generations.The fishing community
The Cederberg offers some wonderful rides, mostly on gravel roads and jeep tracks, with stunning scenery and some technical ...
The West Coast and Cederberg wine regions offer award winning wines, all unique in the fruitiness and flavour of their climatic ..
If you love wine, drive a wine route to the West Coast and Cederberg, and enjoy the scenery, fresh seafood, wine and activities ..
The Darling Cellars in the Western Cape, was established in 1996 in the beautiful West Coast region, demarcated as Wine of Origin
Cloof Wines, near Darling in the Western Cape, set in a nature reserve and vineyards, has won wine accolades aplenty for the range
Groote Post Winery has it all. Excellent wines, historical architecture, a restaurant with scrumptious meals to balance wines ...
The Cederberg Private Wine Cellar has a unique location in the beautiful, pristine Cederberg Wilderness Area. Award winning wines
When the wines on Tierhoek, an estate in the Piekenierskloof in the Cederberg, received one of the highest ratings by Decanter ...
Lutzville Winery, situated on the banks of the mighty Olifants River, benefits from the unique local climate to nurture the ...
Melkboomsdrift wines have won several awards at the Young Wine Makers Show of South Africa and are well worth tasting.
Stoumann’s Winery near Vredendal, is situated in the heart of the fertile Olifants River Valley of the Western Cape.
Namaqua Wines offers visitors an excellent wine tasting experience on the banks of the Olifants River in Vredendal.
Klawer Cellars is situated in the beautiful wine growing valley between Clanwilliam and Vredendal. Taste award winning wines ...
The Stellar Organic Winery, situated in Trawal near the Cederberg, is the world's largest producer of no-added-sulphur wines ...
The Citrusdal Golf Course has the ideal scenic river setting and is known as one of the best short courses in the Western Cape ..
Breakfasts and lunches, local fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh bread daily, chutneys, homemade jams, cookies and rusks ...
The Olifants River system in the Cederberg has the richest endemic fish population in the country. Many spots along over 200km
The Cederberg offers the rock climber a wide range of exciting routes, from easy to difficult. The sites in the northern Cederberg
The Cederberg Mountain Range set in the pristine Cederberg Wilderness area offers a wide range of routes, traditional, sports ...
The Cederberg must be one of the most awesome natural areas, with little or no traffic, for adventure biking. Take your motor bike
The winter rains turn the Doring River in the Northern Cederberg into an exhilarating rush perfect for white water rafting through
Beaverlac Nature Reserve is a national heritage site, set in pristine fynbos in the Olifants River Mountains, just 2 hours from CT
Wonderful traditional donkey cart trails are on offer in the northern Cederberg. This is an exhilarating way to enjoy a pristine
The Cederberg Wilderness Area, a national heritage site and part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, not only has spectacular landscapes