“I hate trains,” said no-one, ever! My trip to Kruger Shalati (click the link to watch the video) was a dream- to experience a stay in suspended bliss was a truly unique safari experience. Kruger Shalati reimagines the historic experience of visiting Kruger National Park by train, inspired by the …
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Calling all cactus fans. Ten minutes outside Robertson in the direction of Ashton and 170km outside Cape Town, is the Sheilam Cactus and Succulent Nursery. a prickly paradise you need to factor into any Langeberg experience. I’m a cactus collector. The hardy plants have endeared themselves to me for a …
Picnics are such enchanting occasions, an endorsement of Summertime. A congregation in nature, it’s about decamping to mood-boosting locations and making merry over long lunches and good conversation. Typically, each person brings something delectable to the party and it all unfolds as a convivial exercise in democratic dining. The most …
For those that listened to my Capetalk/702 interview, (26/10/2021) this unpacks the Cape Central Valley initiative in a little more detail. A celebration of travel, wine and local hospitality. CAPE CENTRAL VALLEY Introducing the Cape Central Valley, a destination collective incorporating 5 Langeberg towns and their stunning surrounds, spread across …
Be a tourist in your own town and start with walking your city. Walking (and bicycle tours) are something I do in every new city I visit, always guided, but this particular Walk gives tourists and locals the opportunity to do an organised tour or go it on their own, …
I’ll say it again – the Western Cape is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. Every time I think I’ve seen the best there is, I come across another place that AMAZING and totally blows my hair back. Such is the Akasha Mountain Retreat, 3 hours from …
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Bastille Day in Franschhoek…
by capetowndiva
A belated Happy Bastille Day mes amis! Where better to celebrate this historical French moment than in Franschhoek, a must- visit village about 75 kms (50 minutes) from Cape Town. Founded in 1688, it’s one of the oldest towns in the Republic & a fave destination of ours. This weekend …
The Promenade hugs the coast from Mouille Point (directly translated from French as ‘wet point’ ), & winds it’s way, parallel to Beach Road, past Green Point, Sea Point & up until Bantry Bay. Fabulous for strolls, jogs, excercising on the lawns, socializing the dogs & so on. The famous …
Not too far from Riebeeck Kasteel, about 35km’s away, is Tulbagh, named after Cape governor Ryk Tulbagh – it’s a town located in a mountain basin, in an area of the Winelands of the Western Cape. It’s a delightful place, dotted with Dutch gabled houses, creeping bougainvillea & it produces …
There are lovely places to lay your head in Riebeeck Kasteel, an hour away from Cape Town ~ the Old Oak Manor in Church Street is one of them. We were welcomed by Malcolm & his very friendly staff, & checked into the Felix room, a small cosy space. Cafe …
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