African Sands Blog » Archive for November 2009
The Tour de Kruger: a wild ride!
“You’re going to cycle for five days through wild game reserves?” exclaimed my friends when I told them of the bush adventure that I’d just discovered. “Are you crazy? What about the elephants? And the lions? You’ve clearly got a death wish.” But I could think of nothing more exciting than getting up close and personal with the big herds of elephant, buck and other game of the southern African bush. As for seeing lion … … Read entire article »
Filed under: South Africa Travel
Wandering the Whale Trail by Richard Holmes
The Whale Trail could easily have been called the Bottlenose Dolphin Trail, the endangered , , the Deserted Beaches Trail or the Pristine Fynbos Trail. We saw all of these and more on the five-day, 55-kilometre wander through the De Hoop Nature Reserve, but in the end the best part of all remained the daily whale acrobatics. Lying 240 kilometres east of Cape Town, the De Hoop Nature Reserve is known as the jewel in the crown of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cape Town Activities
South Africa Honeymoon
A South African Honeymoon gives couples who look for the most desirable honeymoon destination in the world a reason to look no further. Be it an elegant and memorable honeymoon or a romantic weekend escapade in the wild African bush, a relaxing sojourn at the tropical seaside or the mystic of a bustling city, South Africa provides you with idyllic hideaways where charm, romance and tranquillity prevail. It is a country that has it all and … Read entire article »
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South Africa is to spend millions to fast-track World Cup crime hearings
There are many people who are thinking of attending the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa – but to many crime is a major concern. South Africa is aware of this and is taking great measures to deal with this. It is well known and reported that South Africa has a high crime rate, however, as a deterrent South Africa is to set up special courts to quickly deal with crime committed during the 2010 … Read entire article »
Filed under: FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa
Falcons View Manor, Knysna
I am always on the look out for something that is exciting and different on a holiday. I hate staying at boring, big hotels – it makes me feel like I could be away on business – and so I love finding those quirky, unusual or just quaint and well loved boutique hotels. We left Hermanus after breakfast and decided to take a slow and leisurely drive up to Knysna along the coastal route. This journey … Read entire article »
Filed under: South Africa Family Travel
Pumba Private Game Reserve, South Africa
With so many new and exciting private game lodges springing up all over the place, it can be really difficult to work out which are really good and which just look good on the brochures! I have recently been to Pumba Private Game Reserve, located about 20 minutes from the quaint college town of Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. It is a fabulous Private Game Reserve located in a malaria free area, about 100 km away from … Read entire article »
Filed under: South Africa Family Travel
South Africa, a Land of Passion, a Land of Hope and a Land of Sports!
Since its return to the international world of sporting in 1994, South Africa has managed to attract a multitude of major international events to host ranging from the Rugby World Cup, the Cricket World Cup and the Women’s World Cup Golf, as well as many other sport events. It has proved itself a congenial host with world-class transport, telecommunications, tourism and sporting infrastructure. When choosing the best country for the FIFA 2010, the organizers looked at … Read entire article »
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Fab Views at the Brass Bell Restaurant, Kalk Bay
Want a great Seafood Restaurant, overlooking a harbour, right on the Ocean? Then try the Brass Bell Restaurant in Kalk Bay in Cape Town. The Restaurant consists of five different sections, The Main, The Cabin , The Waters Edge, The Pavilion and The Bikini Deck all specializing in different sorts of Seafood’s. For the non seafooder, there are a variety of alternative meals on offer. It may not be the best seafood you have ever eaten, but it will certainly offer you the best views ever! You almost feel like you are in the ocean with the waves lapping up at the edge of the restaurant. It has a very traditional feel and the staff make you feel really welcome. We had a lovely lunch there and ended up staying … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cape Town Activities, Gourmet South Africa
Great Family day in the winelands – South Africa
Want a great family fun day out in the Winelands in Cape Town? Then you have to try Eaglevlei Wine Estate. Located on the Stellenbosch Wine Route, about 40 minutes from Cape Town, it is a truly family friendly destination. Enjoy a lazy afternoon lunch at the renowned restaurant while your children run riot in the huge play ground. They have the most amazing “Jungle Gym” area with swinging walk-ways, climbing frames, turrets, rope walls, tyre swings, see-saws – you name it they have it. On most weekends they have a bouncy castle in the grounds too. So, that’s the kids sorted out – what about you? Well, why not start the afternoon by enjoying a wine tasting of the excellent produce from the estate, before selecting your wines to compliment your … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cape Town Activities
Calling all Sushi & Cocktail fans in Cape Town!
Sevruga in Cape Town, located at the iconic Victoria and Alfred Waterfront is a MUST Experience! It opened in June 2009 after a much anticipated wait. It is the sister restaurant to the world renowned Beluga Restaurant – and boy is it a true dining sensation. Not only do you have some of the world most spectacular views to relax and enjoy, especially sitting outside on their amazing terrace, but the polished marble entrance, solid wooden flooring, unique American Walnut walls and absolutely fantastically comfortable chairs all combine to create a real feast for the senses. Not even the bathrooms have been spared with their designer attention to detail and fabulous crystal chandeliers! Sitting surrounded by almost 3000 bottles of brilliant vintage South African wines is also a great way to whet … Read entire article »
Filed under: Gourmet South Africa