Lovely Lion’s head

Posted by Hesmarie Nel in Leisure and Things to Do on February 16, 2012

If you were thinking that I was referring to a member of the big five, you’re mistaken. I’m talking about the mountain in Cape Town, named by the Dutch Settlers. Signal hill (next to Lion’s head) was called the Lion’s tail; together these two resembled a crouching feline. If you were wondering why I would

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The hidden Gems of Campsites

Posted by Anthony Du Toit in Leisure and Things to Do on February 10, 2012

Hear the rivers flow, Birds singing in the tree, Like the sea breeze blow, Set you mind and soul free, Take a walk on the sand, Feel the wind through your hair, Take your lovers hand, Know that love is in the air…

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Kimberley – The city of Diamonds

Posted by Pricillia Meintjies in Accommodation & Specials, Leisure and Things to Do on February 9, 2012

Travelling into Kimberley I had mixed feelings, feelings of awe at the hustle and bustle of the city and one of immense feeling of loss for a bygone era, as the great days of Kimberley have long since passed.  The few Diamonds left are either too deep to recover out of the volcanic pipes ,

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Colourful Cape

Posted by Hesmarie Nel in Destinations & Provinces, Leisure and Things to Do on October 31, 2011

If you would find yourself in the Mother City for any given reason, make a note in your itinerary: Follow Wale Street until you get to vibrantly painted Georgian terraces. You are in the Bo-Kaap.  Venture further into this bright, vivacious suburb, by following the narrow cobbled streets. The brightly coloured houses date mostly from

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Share in The Khoi San Culture

Posted by Pricillia Meintjies in Destinations & Provinces, Leisure and Things to Do on October 3, 2011

We all know the strife and political unrest which is part of South Africa’s history and sadly forms part of our focus, so much so that we no longer focus on the positive changes in the political arena neither the rich cultural heritage. However, in saying this, we at Discover South Africa, pride ourselves in

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The Journeys end

Posted by Pricillia Meintjies in Destinations & Provinces, Latest News, Leisure and Things to Do on October 3, 2011

One approaches the journey’s end. But the end is a goal, not a catastrophe. Time is a companion that goes with us on a journey. It reminds us to cherish each moment, because it will never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we have lived. ~   Jean Luc

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Restful in De Rust

Posted by Jacques Swart in Accommodation & Specials, Leisure and Things to Do on September 27, 2011

Many a weary traveller has found respite in the shade of the Swartberg Mountains that tower over the small village of De Rust. As the idyllic-sounding name suggests, the small village came into being in 1899 on a spot that served as an important rest stop for farmers about to brave the breathtaking Meiringpoort on

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Escaping to Mopane Bush Lodge

Posted by Adri Marais in Accommodation & Specials, Destinations & Provinces, Leisure and Things to Do on August 9, 2011

It is not often that one is lucky enough escape from urban madness and experience the tranquillity and splendour of the African wilderness. Yet, at the atmospheric Mopane Bush Lodge, located on a private game reserve in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, that is exactly what tourists can look forward to. With its African

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The Kinetic Full Moon Adventure: Tame Nature or Die Trying

Posted by Adri Marais in Annual Events & Festivals, Leisure and Things to Do on August 9, 2011

We are, all of us, a little crazy at times. But it seems my family has, whether it be by blood or by marriage, produced a whole different kind of nut… the kind that considers “taking on nature” to be a team sport. Imagine six different manifestations of Bear Grylls, two of them with breasts,

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Seven South African Wonders

Posted by Hesmarie Nel in Accommodation & Specials, Destinations & Provinces, Leisure and Things to Do on August 5, 2011

When one hears “seven” and “wonders” in the same sentence, one might think of the Seven Wonders of the World. But here in the Southern part of Africa, we are very fortunate to have such unique and diverse wonders right on our doorstep. Often, we as South Africans, tend to overlook all that this land

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