Activities

One of the Best Birding Spots

The Barberspan Bird Sanctuary is a huge 2000 ha body of water located between Delareyville and Sannieshof (about 3hrs drive from Johannesburg) and one of the largest waterfowl reserves in southern Africa.

It was one of the first wetlands in… Continue reading

A Journey Like No Other

The Victoria Falls Steam Train Company has been relaunched following a complete reshaping and remodelling, from its corporate identity to the refurbishment of its historic carriages.

The company has offered an exclusive way to view the Victoria Falls from a… Continue reading

Some Things To Do in Cape Town on a Low Budget

If you budget is low and you are looking for something to do in Cape Townthat will not cost you anything or is almost free, try the following:

Take a Township Tour
Townships were created as living areas for… Continue reading

Five Popular Adventure Activities at Sun City

Most people associate Sun City with entertainment, live shows, gambling, golf and the water world. Not many realise that Sun City and Pilanesberg Game Reserve combined, offer one of the best adventure centres in South Africa.

Five of the more… Continue reading

Anysberg Offers Unpolluted Stargazing

Anysberg Nature Reserve lies in the Klein Karoo between Ladismith, Laingsburg and Touwsrivier (about 70km from each) , only 4 hours from Cape Town, and offers the visitor some of the most striking scenery in the Karoo.

Here you can… Continue reading

What is the difference between safaris in Southern Africa and East Africa?

People often ask, when planning a safari to Africa, what are the differences between the 2 regions. East Africa is basically Kenya and Tanzania whilst Southern Africa includes South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland and Mozambique.

Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia do… Continue reading

Picking Berries in Magoebaskloof

How about travelling to Magoebaskloof and Haenertsburgfor a weekend of family fun: picking, eating and enjoying delicious, healthy berries?

Pick your own berries at one of the participating farms. Or  go down to the Village Market and explore the… Continue reading

Explore the historical V&A Waterfront in Cape Town

Take a step back in time to a bygone era; to a time of sailors, seafarers and intrepid adventurers – join one of the V&A Waterfront‘s historical walking tours.

Follow in the footsteps of South Africa’s founders when the… Continue reading

Wine Tasting

A visit to any of the many wine estates in the Cape Winelands will give you the opportunity to marvel at the awe-inspiring scenery and savor the unique atmosphere, wines and fare.

 

Wilderness Trails: One of the Few Authentic Wilderness Experiences Left

There are thousands of wildlife destinations on the African continent, but few of them offer visitors an authentic wilderness experience.

Staying in a rustic, primitive camp and experiencing the African bush on foot, is much closer to the ultimate wilderness experience than… Continue reading