Category: Family

Durban offers visitors an extraordinary expanse of beauty to explore and play in. With so many outdoor options, it’s hard to pick what to see and do during a trip, apart from the obvious “visit the beach” approach. If you’re only in the area with 24 hours to spare, then keep reading to discover some […]

On Wednesday, 27 March 2013, Rooiberg Winery in the picturesque Breede River Valley is officially launching its new landmark – THE BIGGEST CHAIR IN AFRICA. Highly acclaimed for its outstanding wines, Rooiberg Winery is now also an unmissable tourist attraction on the R60 between Worcester and Robertson. From 10am – 5pm, the public and media […]

Limpopo, meaning “waterfalls”, is the northernmost province in South Africa, named after the Limpopo River. The province boasts vast expanses of bushveld wilderness inhabited by an abundance of wildlife species making it the ideal location for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. Here are some luxury game lodges you can stay at while you’re here: Jamila Game […]

Today, 21 March, the nation of South Africa celebrates Human Rights Day. Officially declared a public holiday in 1994, after Nelson Mandela became the president of South Africa, the public holiday is a both a bleak reminder of the horrific events that occurred 53 years ago at the Sharpeville massacre and a celebration of our […]

Those of you who often travel to and from Jozi, the “City of Gold”, for a one to two day stay, will know that there are a variety of cost effective guest houses and self-catering accommodations to choose from along the way. If, however, you’re staying for longer time period due to a conference or […]

The Western Cape is a myriad of beautiful landscapes, bustling restaurants, and exciting attractions. For those wishing to explore the beauty of the Western Cape on a budget, there is an array of wonderfully quirky backpackers to rest your weary head that won’t threaten to put you out of pocket. Check out these great places […]

The 44th Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon is taking place on Friday 29 – Saturday 30 March 2013. Thousands of dedicated marathon runners will be taking to the streets along Chapman’s Peak, Hout Bay, and Constantia Nek, in the early hours of Saturday morning. Whether you’ve already signed up, have a family member competing, or […]

As Easter draws closer and closer, your thoughts have likely turned to Good Friday and church, before they stray to the obligatory egg hunts and chocolates. But this traditional family bonding time is also a great opportunity for an Easter weekend away from Cape Town! If you’re hoping to high-tail it out of the city […]