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Wellington Winelands Trail

Wellington Winelands Trail

Nestling at the foot of the Groenberg, the historic town of Wellington lies in a picturesque valley on the banks of the Kromme River with the majestic Slanghoek – Hawequa Mountains towering over its eastern border. Wellington is 75 km from Cape Town, and is located in the heart of the Boland. It is a wonderful area to enjoy the Winelands and scenery of the Western Cape in South Africa. It is a true surprise for … Read entire article »

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Luxury South African Tour – 16 Days / 15 Nights (top 5 star guided tour)

Luxury South African Tour – 16 Days / 15 Nights (top 5 star guided tour)

South Africa, resting at the bottom of the enormous African Continent, is a land of great diversity and beauty: tropical coastlines and arid deserts; carpets of dazzling daisies and Big Five safaris; proud tradition and first-class infrastructure. All these elements make South Africa a perfect holiday destination. Have you ever wanted to explore this fantastic country in true style and luxury? Well, now is you chance! Spend 16 days / 15 nights exploring this fascinating country. Visit … Read entire article »

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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 »

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Top things to do in Cape Town

Top things to do in Cape Town

With so much to see in Cape Town, it is often very difficult to work out what the best things to see and do are in a limited time – and of course, you don’t want to miss out on anything exciting, so I have compiled a list of my top things to do in Cape Town. 1. Climb Table Mountain   Yes, I know there is a fabulous ariel cableway that takes 4 minutes to reach the … Read entire article »

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