Category: Unusual

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 […]

“My friends would call this irresponsible!” The nervous excitement reverberated off this poshly-accented mantra as our British friend clambered her way down the rocky slope of Lions Head during a visit to Cape Town. It might sound crazy to some that we were hiking in the dark, by the faint glow of the not-so-full moon, […]

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 […]

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 […]

With Valentine’s Day coming up (and luckily on a Friday), there is no reason why couples should be the only ones to enjoy the opportunity of a weekend away. Picture long, leisurely days full of quality time with your closest lady friends and lazing about in the sunshine this summer, with no boys to drown […]