Category: Family

The Stellenbosch Wine Route is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Western Cape, favoured for its magnificent mountain views and sprawling vineyards that provide a magical backdrop. Just under 40 minutes from Cape Town, Stellies provides the perfect overnight or weekend escape. Here are our favourite Stellenbosch wine estates to visit! Eikendal Winery […]

Family getaways can be stressful to plan as there are many people to consider, with all sorts of differing ideas of what the holiday should be like. If you’re travelling with children these holidays, make sure they are catered for by staying at one of these child friendly accommodations in Gauteng: 1. Flintstones Guesthouse Flintstones […]

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 […]

The coastal town of Hermanus draws local and international tourists throughout the year, with its esteemed reputation for whale watching, meandering wine routes, and its bustling small village atmosphere. Here are the top things to do in Hermanus: Where to have sundowners Dutchies Beach Restaurant at Grotto Beach offers a diverse range of exotic cocktails […]

South Africa is a worthwhile destination for those travelling with kids. While children can do most things adults can do on safari, long game drives and bush walks can get a bit tedious. Here are two family friendly lodges that offer tailored kids’ programmes to ensure your precious little ones are having the time of […]

If you’re interested in experiencing some of the century-old traditions cultivated by local cultures, the following establishments will give you the chance to not only observe but participate in the rituals of everyday life.   !Xaus Lodge, Northern Cape !Xaus Lodge is an authentic luxury lodge owned by the Khomani San and Mier communities in […]

The Tsitsikamma region, known as the place of abundant waters, is set along the captivating Garden Route in the Western and Eastern Cape provinces. Here the mountains stretch to the heavens, the gorges run deep with rough river waters leading into the indigo ocean, the sands are bleached white, and the forests and fynbos creep […]