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In midsummer the Brown Veined White Butterfly takes to the sky in their thousands. They undertake the in...
Plettenberg Bay is an all year holiday destination. The climate is sunny and mild, the air fresh and cle...
You know that you have arrived in the best place you could be as the sheer spectacle of shimmering sea and golden sands takes your breath away as you descend Marine Drive . This is South Africa’s favourite holiday playground with Blue Flag beaches, great surfing spots, adventure activities and some great eating places.
WHICH KID CAN’T tell you where Santa Claus is from? —the North Pole! Evergreen Christmas Trees are part and parcel of most homes, Christian or not, with bright baubles and winking lights happily announcing the Christmas season. Well, surprise, surprise, Christmas is essentially a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. Navidad in Spanish, Natale in Italian, Noel in French – they all denote nativity. So where does all the tradition come from and how come St Nick is every child’s favourite character, Christian or not?
Cape Town has exquisite beaches to chill at, amazing mountains to hike, historic wine farms to visit, exceptional restaurants to linger in. It is all a matter of choice and preference. Here are a few activities and experiences that you may not have thought of. Time to get out of your comfort zone and stretch the mind, the body and the imagination.
Schools have closed for 6 weeks: Summer Holiday’s in South Africa!! Johannesburg, or Jozi to the locals, has some exciting and edgy things to try. Get out there and do something you have not done before. If it is adrenaline pumping action, beautiful hikes, cultural enlightenment or bushveld wonder, its is time to experience the BEST of our country!
Its holiday time! The schools have closed for 6 whole weeks. Many people are heading off for their favourite vacation spots in South Africa. There are some exciting places to visit, experiences to try and activities that will raise the adrenaline level or just thrill and enlighten around Durban.
For a truly wild and wonderful experience head for Gansbaai and the Great White House for a Marine Big 5 Cruise to Dyers Island. The term “Marine Big Five” originated here in this unique and fragile eco-system, which is a rich marine food source, creating a huge concentration of sharks, seals, dolphins, penguins and whales that flourish in these waters!
Back to the wild in Kruger National Park!! This is Africa as it was created. Untamed, unpredictable and wonderful - full of expectation and discovery. Sleep in a Tree House or a luxury chalet, eat around an open boma with the heavens strutting out the glory of the Southern skies and drive in an open game vehicle through pristine bushveld.
SPRING in South Africa: blossoms, fields of wild flowers in the desert, babies born in the wild, whales visiting from Antarctica, migrant birds arriving, festivals and happenings. There are places to go and things to see. I have chosen a few that are exciting and fun.
Johannesburg, the city of GOLD. This bustling, multi-cultural city is Africa's Economic Powerhouse with a population of over 13 million people. Just an hour or 2 out of the city and you can be in open big 5 bushveld, play golf at a premier course at Sun City, or explore the wonders of the Cradle of Mankind.
Ballito is a tropical paradise in the heart of the Dolphin Coast. Nestled between sugar cane fields and golden beaches, with sparkling blue seas, surfing dolphins and breaching whales, this a favoured beach holiday venue for South Africans and visitors alike. There is more to Ballito than the superb beaches. Great restaurants, ziplines, microlight flights, action for the kids and markets to explore.
The mother city ‘Cape Town’ home to the iconic Table Mountain and an ever-growing creation of not only hipsters and their unique culture, but also great burger joints. To pick a favorite or claim one as the best, is dependent on personal taste. Each one has a unique flavor combination and creative flare.
With a country so rich and diverse in culture and history it’s no wonder we have so many varieties of burgers. From your standard cheese burger, to creative ‘beast’ burgers to burgers with a south African twist and just about everything in between, you will find it in South Africa.
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