South Africa: Two Angels: A Knysna Retreat Worth Finding
Situated at the water’s edge of the Knysna Lagoon, this magnificent 6 Bedroom House, plus 3 sea-facing cottages, offers the very best location on the South African coastline.
South Africa: Explore the Dias Museum in Mossel Bay
The Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex was officially opened on 3 February 1989, however its can be traced back to the 1960s when the museum was first opened. The museum later became known as the Post Tree museum complex before being renamed again in 1989.
South Africa: Mossel Bay – Ancient Coast Where Humanity Began
Mossel Bay sits on South Africa's Garden Route where sea-facing caves at Pinnacle Point preserved evidence of human behaviour dating back 160,000 years making this small harbour town one of the most significant sites in the entire story of our species.
South Africa: Stay Aboard a Train at Mossel Bay’s Beach
Santos Express is a permanently moored vintage train hotel sitting directly on the shore of Santos Beach in Mossel Bay on the Garden Route offering converted railway carriages as rooms with some of South Africa's most unusual beachside accommodation.
South Africa: Exploring the Cango Caves Near Oudtshoorn
The Cango Caves is a cultural and natural landmark in South Africa. The 20 million year-old Cango Caves system consists of a series of hidden chambers cut deep into a thick limestone rock layer. It is situated in the Swartberg Mountains, 30 kilometres north of Oudtshoorn.
South Africa: Cape Agulhas – Africa’s Southernmost Point
Cape Agulhas or the "Cape of the Needles" is a rocky headland in Western Cape, South Africa. It is the geographic southern tip of Africa and the beginning of the traditional dividing line between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans
South Africa: Shark Cage Diving – Gansbaai’s Wild Ocean Thrills
Gansbaai is a fishing town and popular tourist destination in the Western Cape of South Africa. It is known for its cage diving in search of sharks and for whale watching. We spent a couple days in this small town exploring the region.
South Africa: Sleep Among Giants at Platbos Forest Gansbaai
Platbos Forest offers self catering accommodation in an indigenous forest found on the Baviaanspoort Hills in Gansbaai. This ancient forest has trees that date back over a 1000 years in age. This endangered and rare ecosystem is one of a kind and worth the visit.
South Africa: Muizenberg’s Beach Huts – A Rainbow on the Shore
Muizenberg's famous striped beach huts line a wide sweep of False Bay sand just outside Cape Town — a burst of primary colour against the surf that has made this laid-back Western Cape neighbourhood one of South Africa's most photographed and beloved coastal destinations.
Cape Town: South Africa’s Breathtaking Escape
Cape Town is a breathtaking South African city set beneath the iconic Table Mountain where two oceans meet offering visitors a remarkable mix of stunning natural landscapes rich history vibrant culture award-winning cuisine and world-class adventure experiences all in one extraordinary destination.
South Africa: Boulders Beach: Cape Town’s Penguin Paradise
Boulders Beach is a sheltered granite cove near Simon's Town on the Cape Peninsula where a thriving colony of African penguins shares the sand with swimmers offering one of South Africa's most intimate and accessible wildlife encounters within easy reach of Cape Town.
South Africa: Driving Chapman’s Peak – Cape Town Coastal Route
Chapman's Peak Drive is a spectacular 9-kilometre toll road carved into the granite cliffs of the Western Cape linking Hout Bay and Noordhoek with 114 hairpin bends and unbroken views over the Atlantic Ocean far below.
South Africa: The Cape of Good Hope – Africa’s Wild Southern Tip
So named by Portugal's King John II this area has captured the imagination of European sailors such as Dias who first named it the Cape of Storms in 1488 and later in 1580 Sir Francis Drake who called it the "The Fairest Cape in all the World".
South Africa: Cape Floral Region – South Africa’s Wild Heart
The Cape Floral Region has been called the world's hottest hot-spot for plant diversity and endemism. Its flora is so diverse and unique that it warrants classification as one the world's six principal floristic regions.
South Africa: Cape Town’s Townships – Where History Lives On
A legacy of apartheid, the townships of Cape Town were built to house migrant labourers. Though much poverty still exists in the townships, they are also strongholds of local community ties. So much so, that even some who can afford to move out choose not to.
South Africa: Cape Town – V & A Waterfront
A restored Victorian working harbour transformed into Cape Town's most dynamic leisure destination the V&A Waterfront combines world-class dining shopping and cultural institutions with unbroken views of Table Mountain and easy access to Robben Island.
South Africa: Cape Town – Kirstenbosch
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town South Africa is a world-renowned sanctuary spread across the slopes of Table Mountain showcasing thousands of indigenous plant species within a breathtaking natural landscape that captivates botanists walkers and nature lovers alike.
South Africa: Cape Town – Robben Island
Robben Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in Table Bay off the coast of Cape Town where Nelson Mandela was held captive for 18 years and which now stands as South Africa's most powerful symbol of freedom and resilience.
South Africa: Cape Town – Bo-Kaap
Bo-Kaap is a historic Cape Town neighbourhood celebrated for its rainbow-coloured houses cobblestone streets and deep-rooted Cape Malay heritage offering visitors a vivid window into the city's rich multicultural history culture and culinary traditions.
South Africa: Cape Town – Table Mountain
Table Mountain is a flat-topped, ancient sandstone landmark soaring above Cape Town, offering visitors sweeping views across the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Peninsula, accessible by aerial cableway or hiking trail and celebrated as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.