Category: Family

Pretoria is the ultimate winter scene for outdoor lovers with a wealth of nature reserves, rivers, and dams for lazy picnics and scenic walks to get the blood pumping. Splashes of brilliant colours brighten dull wintery days as most succulents and aloes are at their brightest during the winter season. Pretoria enjoys cool winter weather […]

Surrounded by grey skyscrapers, flashing neon lights, speedy pedestrians, and hooting cars, your nerves can quickly set on edge if it’s your first visit to the fast-paced life of Gauteng. Luckily, you don’t have to be overwhelmed for long as there are numerous green havens to escape to. 1. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens The […]

The Easter weekend is around the corner – promising loads of family bonding, much-needed time off, chocolate, and treasure hunts. Grab your baskets and your blankets and hop on over to these Easter events and activities during the month of April!   WESTERN CAPE   Anthonij Rupert Wines, Franschhoek With huge lawns and shady olive […]

South Africa is renowned for its above ground beauty but there are also fascinating tours for those who wish to explore deep below the feet of the Mzansi rainbow nation!   1. Cango Caves, Western Cape The weaving and winding tunnels make the Cango Caves one of the most famous landmarks in South Africa. The […]

You can say it out loud. Shopping isn’t your thing. In fact, you HATE shopping. Luckily, Galleria Arbour Town in Amanzimtoti has loads more than endless rows of clothing shops and glittering jewellery stores threatening to empty your wallet. Here are some exciting things to do with the kids while the Mrs shops to her […]

Sabi Sand Game Reserve is an unfenced 65,000 hectare reserve bordering the Kruger National Park that offers the rare opportunity to track animals off-road. Heralded as the most famous private game reserve in South Africa, Sabi Sands offers extraordinarily close wildlife encounters, particularly of the elusive leopard. While people are not allowed to cross the […]

From magical forests and singing princesses to talking wildlife and sumptuous palaces, Disney has given us a peek into the world of animated royalty. Rekindle a sense of magic and mystery, and spend your nights wishing on a star at these picture-perfect storybook stays!   Vuna Valley – Rapunzel   The forest, river and castle […]

The beloved Sani Pass as we know it will soon be a thing of the past. The tarring of this notorious gravel road that links KwaZulu-Natal and the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho has been approved by Environmental Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa, and will begin in early 2015. This gruelling 4×4 route, 32km North West of […]