Category: Events

There are plenty of ways to explore South Africa, but none more rewarding than by rail. There are several companies that offer train travel within South Africa, so you can take your pick! Picture the countryside flying past your window, the rattling of wheels on the railway gently rocking you to sleep, and waking up […]

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is proud to announce an exciting new project taking place in honour of their centenary year (2013) – a treetop canopy walkway known as the Boomslang! Situated in the Enchanted Forest, the walkway lures visitors from the forest floor through the leafy foliage and eventually bursts above the treetops to allow for […]

Plastic roses and “PS. I love you” chocolates won’t earn you any brownie points on Valentine’s Day, but these 5 suggestions will… V is for Valentine’s Week at Nederburg If you’re in the camp that believes love should be celebrated every day – not only a “Hallmark Day” – head to Nederburg wine estate in Paarl for […]

Acclaimed as South Africa’s most prestigious horse racing event and the largest annual outdoor social event in Cape Town, the J&B Met will once again provide a dazzling display of the fast and the fabulous at the Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town on Saturday, 1 February 2014. The J&B Met, more fondly known as “The […]

Valentine’s Day is around the corner! And with V-Day falling on a Friday, we reckon it’s the perfect excuse for a romantic weekend away. We know the festive season was a budget blaster, so if you’re feeling like you can barely scramble enough pocket change for the car guard, let alone a getaway, check out […]

Maropeng means “returning to the place of origin” – a fitting title for what is believed to be the birthplace of humankind. If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to visit the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, this month Maropeng is inviting you to explore a restricted palaeontological dig, stargaze at the fascinating Taurus-Orion […]

When Christmas comes along with its glittering lights, tasty treats, and beautifully wrapped gifts, it’s easy to forget the real meaning of Christmas. And here’s a tip: it really isn’t about any of those things. It is about celebrating Jesus Christ and the gifts he has bestowed on us in the form of our family, […]

The Cape Winelands are starting the new year off with style, class, and tons of summertime fun! Check out these entertaining events happening in January and February 2014. 1. Riesling Rocks returns to Hartenberg Wine Estate Get the year into gear at the annual Riesling Rocks Festival, taking place at Hartenberg Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. Celebrated […]