Category: Cape Town

South Africa’s Mother City is world renowned for its scenery and cosmopolitan city atmosphere. Wooded mountain slopes meet the chrome city skyline and the harbours waters sparkle in the distance. So take advantage of a bird’s eye view at these incredible rooftop bars in the Mother City … because a colourful cocktail or crisp cold […]

School holidays, Christmas, and family time go hand in hand during the summer season. Here are some great events for family bonding because the best gift you can give your kids is the gift of an experience.   TAAL MONUMENT PICNICS The Taal Monument is hosting a range of sunset picnics this summer. Bring your […]

Adventure is the motto of the Shongololo Express; a rock ‘n roll South African safari experience by rail. A no-frills mobile hotel if you will. My 2 week stint on the Goodhope Southbound Tour visited all of the highlights on my bucket list like the Big Hole Diamond Museum, the Maropeng Visitor Centre at the […]

Gordon’s Bay is one of our fastest growing destinations for family holidays. Sheltered at the foot of the Helderberg and Hottentots Holland mountain ranges, with sea views over False Bay, Gordon’s Bay is a friendly seaside town with plenty of reasons to visit all year round. From animal encounters and adventure activities, to lazy days […]

It’s been an unforgettable two weeks on board the Shongololo Express; an adventure safari train that showcases real, raw South Africa. The Shongololo Express Great Train Adventure is by no means on par with the luxury train travel offered by Rovos or the Blue Train, but what it lacks in luxury, it more than makes […]

As beautiful as Cape Town is during the day, the balmy summer nights bring with them Christmas lights on Adderley Street, sundowner picnics on Signal Hill, and a lit up back drop of Table Mountain – all of which you can experience with the CitySightseeing’s popular summer Night Tour! The Cape Town Night Tour is […]

Remember, remember the 5th of November! We’ve heard the saying, but most of us don’t know what the day is really about. So here’s a quick summary: Back in 1605 a group of English Catholics plotted to assassinate the protestant King James I of England by blowing up the House of Lords. Luckily an anonymous […]

UPDATE! UK phenomenon, Passenger has been confirmed to play live on stage for the first time in South Africa on 15 February 2015!  Summer officially rocks up in Cape Town when the first screechy microphone feedback echoes through the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. This season’s Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts kicks off on 23 November 2014, jamming […]