Category: Family

The national road known as the N2 is one of the most beautiful tourism routes in the Western Cape and is travelled by thousands of both local and international tourists each year. On our recent work trip up to Knysna, we rounded up a recommended list of the top farm stalls along the N2 that […]

It was still dark and gloomy, and we’d just passed through a hair-raising fog-belt with rain shooting down at a 45° angle; the traffic at this time of the morning was crawling along at 20km an hour and everyone’s hazards were blinking furiously as we descended Sir Louwry’s Pass, leading us into Grabouw. After several […]

“May the roar of the African Lion be heard by the children of our children’s children and forever.” – Game Rangers Association of Africa On Sunday, 4 August 2013, the Game Rangers Association of Africa (GRAA) is hosting a celebration in honour of World Ranger Day at the Jo’burg Zoo.  This fun-filled family event will […]

As we head into the second half of the year, most people are going to start yearning for a weekend or week away. But those with large families can often find it incredibly difficult to pick a place that suits all needs and budgets. For those who can’t decide where to spend the chilly winter […]

South Africa is a bird lover’s paradise. However, if you can’t afford the time to go away on a full birding getaway, you should consider visiting a bird park where you can find all of South Africa’s greatest birds under one roof. Here are some of South Africa’s famed bird sanctuaries in a city near […]

We can think of no better to celebrate Madiba’s 95th birthday than by giving 67 minutes of our time to help others. It’s a small privilege for the 67 years that Nelson Mandela spent fighting for social justice and human rights in South Africa. CEO of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Sello Hatang, explains: […]

If the idea of being gradually rocked to sleep appeals to you, then spending a night on a luxury yacht or houseboat may be just up your alley. Both the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces offer overnight accommodation on the water so you can drift off to sleep listening to the water gently lapping against […]

If you’ve ever dreamt of being surrounded by sumptuous luxury but have found that unfortunately the budget does not allow this on a daily basis, you should definitely book a weekend away at an estate. While there you will discover all the hidden comforts offered, and may even become inspired by the décor and pampering […]