West Coast Beach

Think West Coast, think sand, heat, sea and little fresh water. And you wouldn't be far off the mark. The West Coast is arid, wild and windswept, but it does have water.

And one of the major sources of water available that makes farming possible, in the arid Sandveld and undulating hills of the Swartland, is the Berg River — its source in the Drakenstein Mountains just south of Franschhoek and its mouth at Laaiplek on the Atlantic Ocean.

In the presence of the Berg River (more commonly known amongst locals as the Bergrivier – one word) the towns of the West Coast between Velddrif and Elands Bay and their inland counterparts – Aurora, Redelingshuys, Goedverwacht, Eendekuil, Piketberg, Porterville and Wittewater — are awash with beautiful mountains, lush vineyards, wheat fields and picturesque villages; a complete contrast to the picture one holds of the West Coast and its accompanying sandscapes.

A Lazy Day in Laaiplek

A weekend away in the Berg River Region is simply a case of packing the car and heading up the R27 without a stop until one reaches the town of Velddrif – a trip of little more than a couple of hours. The new(ish) Weskus Mall in Vredenburg means that you don't even have to stock up with essentials beforehand.

Conversely, the N7 to Piketberg or Porterville is an equally easy drive and delivers one to the heart of the Swartland, parallel to the accompanying West Coast town of Velddrif, joined at the hip to Piketberg by the R399.

Between these two towns is a weekend of adventure filled with wine farms, a mission village or two, hiking trails, bike and 4X4 trails, the chance to paraglide off a mountain, and consistent sightings of the blue crane.

In short, here is what you can expect from some of the little towns in the region:

Aurora

Beautiful Aurora

An incredibly pretty little Sandveld village, Aurora lies just inland from Velddrif, popular amongst retirees and weekend visitors. It isn't big, but it is worth a visit, not just for its location but also for its history – it is named after the first Dutch Reformed minister's daughter, Ceylonia Aurora Ferreira.

• Find out about how the French astronomer-geodesist,  Abbé Nicolas de le Caille, set up an observatory here in which he asserted that the shape of the Earth is pear-shaped
• Take a hike through and around town and look out for the protea canary or the vibrant bee-eaters
• Check out the stars – lie on your back at night and breathe in the heavens
• Seek out Aurora's home-made rusks and find a cup of coffee in which to dunk them
• Eat at Helmut Wokalek's restaurant
• Stroll the streets and look out for pretty little Sandveld huisies

For more information about Aurora read here: Aurora — A Visitors Perspective

Goedverwacht

Klok se Poort

The Eden-like Moravian mission village of Goedverwacht lies in an enviable position right on its very own little stream that springs out of the surrounding hills. The coloured village's saving grace is the focus on community life and the village's youth, most of whom return, after a brief stint in Cape Town to gather some form of higher education, to the town. The church, the school and many of the buildings through the village are over 100 years old.

• Head to the Snoek en Patat coffee shop – for information, chats with the locals and keys to the old Water Mill Museum
• Hike the Peerboom (pear tree) hiking route – specially developed by locals to include the old graveyard, the mountains behind the old village and on to the nearby village of Wittewater (ask for a guide)
• Although not well sign posted, ask about self-catering accommodation, the village recently built a couple of wonderful spots
• Hike the Klok se Poort hiking route
• Visit the town's incredible gardens – including a myriad fruit trees – and organic vegetable gardens
• Visit in time for the annual June Snoek en Patat Fees – this year attracted 10 000 visitors

For accommodation near Goedverwacht see: Swartland Accommodation

Eendekuil

The Cape West Coast

More honestly described in terms of a hamlet than a town, Eendekuil (not called 'duck pond' for nothing) is nonetheless worth a visit, if for nothing other than the incredible views of the surrounds from here.  On the R365 north of Piketberg, Eendekuil lies just below the Swartberg along the railway line (not the rather noisy Saldanha Sishen line) that was originally built as a link between the copper mines at O'Kiep in Namaqualand and Cape Town. History books show that another team got there first, linking O'Kiep to Port Nolloth. Nonetheless, a passenger train called the 'Doekvoet Flyer' regularly carried a great many people to and from Eendekuil.

• Breathe in the views
• Stay in the vicinity of the railway line with only the occasional Eendekuil church bell ring to disturb you
• Visit two of the original farms in the area – Goedemanskraal and Rhenosterhoek
• Visit the local cheese factory – well known for cheddar and gouda. Milk is delivered from local dairy farms
• The Eendekuil hotel is a popular spot for bikers

For accommodation near Eedekuil see: Swartland Accommodation

Piketberg

Perfect Piketberg

Originally called Piquetberg, Piketberg lies just off the N7 in the foothills of the Piketberg Mountains, a low range of sandstone mountains on the top of which one can grow fruit and rooibos tea; the bottom is more suited to wheat farming as the local farms prove. The area is steeped in San history and rock paintings are easily viewable in the surrounding hills and mountains. The town serves as a business hub for surrounding farmers and smaller towns in the area (residents of Goedverwacht, for instance, work in Piketberg and Porterville).

• Visit Voelvleibos for a perfect picnic setting in amongst a wood of wild olive trees
• Attend the Piket-Bo-Berg farmers' market on the last Saturday of every month
• Visit the Piketberg Museum with a series of rather impressive archives, Anglo-Boer War exhibits and incredible accounts of the town's past
• Drive the Versveld Pass for the amazing views
• Taste local buchu brandy

For accommodation near Piketberg see: Swartland Accommodation

Velddrif

Gorgeous Velddrif Sunset

Velddrif is a rather large, vibey fishing town that virtually merges with the village of Laaiplek that nabs access to the Atlantic and literally functions as somewhere for fishing vessels to offload their merchandise. Velddrif is famous not only for its mounds of salt in the salt pans that line the R27 as it crosses the Berg River into town, but also for its bokkoms (dried fish).

• Drive down Bokkom Avenue alongside the Berg River and you're in for a treat (take your camera along as it is rather picturesque)
• Look out for flamingos and other birds – Velddrif is part of the Flamingo Bird Route and the Berg River estuary is home to some 30 000 birds
• Head off to the Rocherpan Nature Reserve, 25 km from Velddrif, where there is silence and bird hides
• Use the Berg River to sail, kayak or kitesurf
• Take a boat trip up or down the river
• Visit Pelican Harbour, a renovated fishing factory
• Take a tour of the salt factory
• Take a hike from Kliphout Krans
• See the whales from the beaches just north of here
• Browse a series of shops, art galleries, antique shops and restaurants

For accommodation in Velddrif see: Velddrif Accommodation

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Travel Tips

There is something almost deranged about the festive season. People become gripped by an inexplicable mania. Take my average shopping experience during Decembers of late where shoppers hurl themselves at the shelves in similar fashion to post-Christmas sales.

Are they frightened that the shop will run out of items? Has Woolworths ever run out of turkeys or mince pies before? As far as I know, they were selling mince pies on special well into February the following year, so why the fanatical devotion to filling the trolley as if we're about to be snowed in for the entire season, and then some?

Have you witnessed the length of till point queues at this time of year?

Whatever your theory for the elves-on-steroids behaviour of some, it does pay to avoid shopping centres completely during the period, particularly the day before the 'big day'. If you've run out of custard, well, just do without it, or make it yourself. Trust me, the hazards of joining the rabid throngs far outweigh the joys of custard on fruit cake.

Travel Tips

Shopping pointers aside, we've put together a list of travel tips to keep you sane during these holidays. The rules of the road are fairly similar to those of the aisles of shopping mall – they're bound to resemble the wild west in certain parts of the country:

Give peak travel days a skip

This one's fairly logical. The couple of days leading up to, and just after, Christmas there is heavier traffic on the road as everyone tries to get home at the last minute, to make the turkey-laden table on time. It is also more likely that during this period more people drink and drive. And, it is very likely that the traffic police are out in full force to catch those poor, hardworking and unsuspecting individuals (like me) who for some reason did not manage to slow from 120km/hr to 60km/hr within the requisite 500 metres of road. Leave before the rush, and return long after, if you can. Conversely fly, or take the train.

Get to the airport on time

Travel Tips

Missing your flight because you're famous for leaving everything, including your departure time, for the last minute is guaranteed to up the blood pressure levels. Set the clocks forward by half an hour a couple of days ahead of time, if you have to. And allocate time for the requisite road works / traffic congestion that are sure to occur just as you take to the highway. Oh, and, not to put a damper on things or anything, but take along a gripping book for flight delays...

Be flexible with your schedule

If you're wise, you've pre-booked all of your accommodation, particularly if you've chosen to stay in popular Christmas-type places, like Plett or Durban. However, if you're like me and you've chosen to stay a little off the beaten track, like Richmond on the N1, just a few hours' south of Bloemfontein (I know, I know, but it deserves a look-see) then you can afford to be a lot more flexible, particularly if you're on a road trip. In these situations, it sometimes pays not to book ahead. Locals tend to know a lot more about a place, and you'll find great spots just by leaving it all to chance (do not follow this tip if you exhibit even vague obsessive compulsive symptoms).

Talk to the locals

Travel Tips

Take the time to chat to the locals in any holiday destination. People love to talk about themselves and their home town, and you will uncover more about a place than even a five-day stay (without the chat to the townies) would reveal to you. If you want to know which restaurants to eat at, which places to visit, who to see to find out more about anything – it's the locals, not the travel guides, that will pay off. Having said that, it goes without saying that you...

Do a bit of research first

You need to have some idea of where it is you're going, if you haven't been there before. The Internet and travel books provide one with a wealth of information that you might miss if you just leave it to chance, and hope that you'll stumble in the right direction.

Travel Tips

Be prepared when travelling with children

I'm pretty sure that I don't need to remind parents about what it's like to have a two / six / seven / eleven year old on the back seat of the car. And I'm not talking about packing the usual distractions – books, videos, music, building blocks, and a backlog of games like 'I spy'. Pack snacks, and not the sugared kind if you don't want a bouncing rabbit behind you, or worse, in the front row of the aeroplane. And take along one plastic bag at least (need I spell out graphically why?), wet wipes, tissues and a change of clothes. And share the load between parents (I know this sounds anal, but iron out ahead of time who does the luggage and who takes the children, and you'll prevent those nightmare airport dramas).

Don't gift wrap the presents if flying

Travel Tips

Not sure if this applies locally, but definitely if you fly internationally you will find yourself unwrapping every item you so lovingly wrapped. One is no longer allowed to take wrapped packages as luggage. If you're fast on your feet, you'll already have posted them ahead of time. If not, well, buy the wrapping paper on that end.

Pack the first-aid kit

I know that travelling light is a great mantra, but when it comes to sudden and unforeseen illness or injury, in a town / city / country you do not know well, there is nothing better than the knowledge that you have the medicine to make you well – particularly if you are prone to certain medical conditions. Rather leave that extra pair of shoes out of the suitcase, than your own prepared 'first-aid kit'.

Travel Tips

Eat out for breakfast or lunch, and self-cater to save money

Dinners are always more expensive and busier. Better still, if you settle for a brunch, then you've covered two meals of the day in one, and only need prepare a light and easy dinner. A lot of restaurants offer lunch time specials with very similar menus to those they would use at dinner, anyway. And self-cater, rather than staying in hotels, B&Bs or guest houses. Not only is it cheaper, but you also get to eat the kind of foods you enjoy.

Slow down, relax

This is, after all, the season to be jolly. So take your time, drink in the views, drive a little slower, savour your meals, love your families, go on long walks, feel the wind in your hair or the sand between your toes, and remember what it is to experience and share Christmas cheer.

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Shosholoza Meyl

Everyone has a fond memory of taking the train in their childhood – piling on with mom and dad, the luggage (ours were a series of rather dramatic, bright red suitcases that included a small, square one for my mother's cosmetics), egg and mayo sandwiches and the welcome delight of sleeping under crisp white sheets as the wheels chugged gently beneath you.

Remarkably, the inter-city train of our youth still exists, in the form of the Shosholoza Meyl, named such after the popular South African song about train workers. The word 'meyl' refers to a long distance by train. One would think I could have at least suspected that this rather obvious fact would probably be the train's biggest challenge.

The Shosholoza Meyl runs between Cape Town and Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth, and Durban and Johannesburg – any variation on the theme will have you chasing all over the countryside, as the people next door to us on our return journey, who had spent the day before travelling from Durban to Johannesburg, and were now on their way back to Kimberley (the Cape Town to Johannesburg route travels via Kimberley; and a lot of other stations besides!).

And more remarkably, my romantic side that sometimes rather naively chooses to remain exhuberantly upbeat about anything (my sister, for instance, would never succumb to rail travel in South Africa, but then she used to work for Spoornet) recently abandoned all reason and booked a return ticket for my family of three from Cape Town to Johannesburg, and back again.

I didn't go in completely unprepared. I had done my homework. I read the articles and whinges by unhappy customers complaining about the delays. But hey, forewarned is forearmed, is it not? And it was a LOT cheaper than flying – R420 single per adult, and half that for a child under nine. And there was that memory of chugging wheels over train tracks to contend with. Besides, how bad could it be?

Photographs: Scenes from a train — leaving Cape Town

I should explain that I am not a happy air traveller. I suffer air sickness and usually walk around on the day of flying in a drug-induced coma, having swallowed an anti-airsickness tablet that leaves me completely out of it – I am also sensitive to drugs and usually need only half of what everyone else takes, but am too nervous to put this to the test when it comes to air travel. I also cannot abide airports, or delayed aeroplanes.

That said, having now experienced the Shosholoza Meyl, I LOVE airports, can't get enough of them, and would gladly suffer the delays experienced on Kulula and One Time, whilst sipping cappuccino at Fournos Bakery at OR Tambo.

The Shosholoza Meyl has a rather jaunty exterior. It is predominantly painted a bright purple, with an accompanying swathe of turquoise and yellow that lend it a youthful, and bold attitude. By contrast, we arrived more than slightly dishevelled on the platform, having had to push our way through a rather manic crowd attempting to make their way to the seater compartments of the train. This was just as well, as it turned out that the sleeper compartments, all four of them if you ignore the two for staff, were tacked on like an afterthought to the rest of the train – in other words, at the back (although this is reversed on the return journey).

Whilst the service runs a premier train (which alludes to semi-luxury and costs a lot more than our sleeper compartments), the economy sleeper train wasn't doing so well, so they reduced the number of sleeper compartments (each has six 4-person compartments and two 2-person coupés) and, it seems, added them to the sitter 'economy' trains; nine sitter compartments – each of which take 18 rows of 4 seats (I'll leave you to do the maths) and called it a tourist train.

This goes a long way to explaining the crush of people, with more luggage than is conceivable for individuals to take, particularly if they are occupying but one seat, that passed us. Up that end getting a window seat is obviously something of a bun fight. Down our end, we were shuffling up the aisles trying to find our berth. This done, we arranged all of our luggage overhead and settled in to enjoy the view. The train of my youth has not changed one iota. In fact I'm prepared to bet that, despite the change in upholstery, the train in which we journeyed is the same as the one I was in thirty years ago – the one with the table that folds down over the basin, you must remember?

The trip was worth it just for my five-year old's enjoyment. He loved the train. There was plenty of space to climb and walk around, mom had packed enough snacks and food to keep him happy, he had books and games to keep him amused, and on the way there, a little friend in the next compartment where he was eagerly adopted, which means we got to read and relax, making it heavenly. You don't fight for leg room on a train.

The downsides. Well, they are numerous. But it really depends on your capacity to ignore the niggles and enjoy it come what may, or if you find these more than you are prepared to deal with.

People smoke on the train. They're not supposed to, and if you're lucky, they'll find another part of the train in which to do it. But on our trip up to Johannesburg, a couple of women with what looked like at least five children, in one compartment, smoked, and made a noise until all hours of the morning. My stumbling across to complain resulted only in a huge spurt of deodorant sent my way intended, I'm assuming, to disguise the stench.

There is a lot of noise at night. This is because the train stops at stations and people get on and off. That is the function of a train, after all. But if you're a light sleeper, forget about getting any. Our coach on the return journey had some sort of machinery that wound itself up with a large groan every minute or so, which put paid to any sleep we might have got.

The bedding is rather amusing. It arrives in a leather pouch and is literally spilt out onto the bed ready-made layers and tucked in. It's clean, comfortable and lovely to lie in, but hopelessly inadequate if the heating doesn't work, which it didn't.

And you might want to take your own food. It is worth preparing meals ahead of time as the food is fine if hamburgers and chips, greasy toasted sandwiches and instant coffee are your thing, but vegetables and salads don't even get a look-in. Having said that, the dining car has the best windows and views, and the tea is cheap and cheerful.

Photographs — Coming in to Jo'burg

Whether or not you get good service depends very much on the manager of the train. On the way up we saw the 'manager' exactly once. She introduced herself and then disappeared. On the way back, he couldn't do enough, stopping off at intervals to take complaints squarely on the shoulders (did I mention that first calls for morning coffee are at 6.30am, when you've only just got off to sleep?), whilst explaining that most of them were largely beyond his control.

On the way up we were five hours late. On the way down, only an hour.

Would I do it again? Probably not. I loved the relaxation of riding on the train, the views from the train, and the fact that you have a compartment to yourselves. But it's a long time to spend on a journey – 26 hours on a good trip – and there are obviously serious issues with arriving anywhere on time.

Is the Shosholoza Meyl an alternative to air travel? No. But it does compare well with road travel in terms of comfort. And it's quite a lot safer.

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Escape the Vuvuzela

The chance to host a major sports tournament on a world stage is a wonderful opportunity for South Africa. The positive aspects of World Cup Fever will bring this country a heightened sense of optimism, valuable foreign income and a patriotic pride at being the first African nation to stage the FIFA festivities.

That said, some city-based indivduals are worried about their home town being infected with World Cup Fever. Fears of stressful side-effects include increased traffic congestion, hooliganism and of course the endless cacaphony of the Vuvuzela army. Our simple remedy to the potentially negative effects of World Cup Fever is a dose of the great outdoors in tranquil, remote and beautiful parts of South Africa. Extended school holidays give a perfect opportunity to explore a little further off the beaten track and discover your own antidote to city stress ...

With luck, you’ll return home relaxed and refreshed, just in time to see Bafana Bafana lift the Jules Rimet trophy!

Here are our suggestions for perfect places to “Escape the Vuvuzela”

Millard Lodge

Eastern Cape
The tranquil guest farms of Wartrail and New England in the Eastern Cape Drakensberg have declared themselves a ‘Vuvuzela-Free Zone’ during June and July. Noone will stop you watching important matches on TV if you wish, but outside of those times you will be assured of peace and relaxation.

Enjoy snowy panoramic views of the mountains, snuggle up in front of a roaring fire with a glass of Glühwein or take the kids off to build their first snowman. Other options include hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, 4x4 trails, rock art tours, and scenic drives on the 8 passes that thread their way through the peaks and valleys of Barkly East, Rhodes and Lady Grey. The area also offers also offers excellent trout fishing in sparkling mountain streams and there are some fine examples of San art in surrounding caves, and a breathtaking series of wildflowers, that seem always to be in season ...

Enjo Nature Farm

Western Cape
A few years ago Andrea and Moritz Conrad visited the wild and unspoiled Biedouw Valley in the Cederberg and fell in love with the area. They made the decision to ditch their day jobs as a nurse and pilot respectively and head for the hills to establish Enjo Nature Farm.

Here they offer self-catering chalets, hiking trails, rock art tours and tours to the small missionary village of Wupperthal where all transportation is donkey-powered! With no cellphone or TV reception peace and quiet is guaranteed. If you want to get ever further away from it all then Moritz will take you on an aeroplane flip to fly with the birds above the spectacular Cedarberg. This is also without doubt one of the most beautiful areas in which to hike. Wolfberg Arch and Cracks, Maltese Cross, Tafelberg, Sneeuberg, Sneeukop and Krakadouw peak make for real mountaineering attractions, whilst the not-as-fit still gain a lot of pleasure from Maalgat pool and Stadsaal Caves.

Sodwana Bay

KwaZulu Natal
The Elephant Coast in KwaZulu Natal gives you the opportunity to listen to nature’s own Vuzuleza army. On the 4 day Imfolozi wilderness hiking trail in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve the only trumpeting you should hear is that of wild elephants. From there, it is a short drive to Sodwana Bay where you can dive beautiful coral reefs and might be lucky enough to hear the soulful crooning of the humpback whales on their winter northbound migration. Sodwana Bay is best known for its deep sea diving and beautiful coral reefs, regarded as the southern most coral reefs in the world and the only tropical dive site in South Africa.

A visit to the Zulu Kingdom would not be complete without an experience of the Zulu culture, so make sure to visit one of the many Zulu cultural villages or Kraals that give insight into the traditions of these great warriors, or take a tour of the many famous battlefields where these proud people fought off the early European settlers.

River Rafting

Northern Cape
The cooler winter weather means that World Cup season is the perfect time to visit the Richtersveld National Park in the Northern Cape. A multi-day rafting trip on the Orange River gives you the chance to escape reality. The rocky landscape is dotted with the curios “half-mens” plants, which are the stuff of local legend. It’s also a great spot for bird watching, and has some good 4×4 trails and hikes on offer.

Nights are spent under the star studded skies on the banks of the river listening to the lapping water and the occasional nocturnal animal’s call. The daily rafting trips include fun-filled rapids, hiking trails, pools, cliff jumps, bird life and the tranquility that this unique reserve has to offer. Only the bare essentials are taken along on the river for a bush-style camping experience. You can leave the vuvuleza behind, but don’t forget your sense of adventure!

Bush Walks

Limpopo
Tony and Alma of Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge warmly welcome guests to their relaxing and friendly oasis in the bush. Set in the vast Balule Nature Reserve, within the Greater Kruger National Park, this is home to a superb variety of fauna and flora, including the “Big 5”. Enjoy the very best safari experience possible, Tony and his team will send you home with lasting memories of our spectacular wildlife. And as their Lodge offers just 6 comfortable thatched rondawels, you are assured of privacy and a personal experience. No loud Vuvu's here!

Once you’ve satisfied the urge to see the Big 5 from a noisy Game Viewer and got the pictures, then the time is ripe to enjoy nature on its own terms. Foot safaris offer you unforgettable encounters with creatures both great and small. From stalking a herd of Giraffe to discovering the mysteries of a Termite mound, these experiences become far more meaningful when you feel Africa through the soles of your feet. So, time spent on foot in a Wilderness area is the very embodiment of a memorable safari experience.

Useful contacts:
Wartrail & New England: 079 536 3996
Enjo Nature Farm: 027 482 2869
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife: 033 845 1000
Coral Divers, Sodwana Bay: 035 571 0290
Orange River Rafting: Umkulu Safari & Canoe Trails: 021 853 7952
Mohlabetsoi Safari Lodge: 015 793‑2166 or 083 255‑4956

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Garden Route

For visitors to the Garden Route, the newly redesigned and revamped Garden Route Accommodation site provides a valuable guide for visitors, providing all sorts of information to make planning a trip to the Garden Route fun and easy to do.

Know where you are going? Then select your destination and start planning! Accommodation in the Garden Route is searchable by type (hotels, guests houses, bed & breakfasts or self catering options), from budget to 5 star luxury. Once you've found the perfect place to stay, all you need to do is decide just how to spend your leisure time...

The Garden Route site provides information on all the attractions in the Garden Route, game and nature reserves to explore, golf courses to play, guided tours, Garden Route events and festivals and hundreds of "Things to do".

"Scattered along the Garden Route, fashionable seaside resorts abound, attracting jet-setters from around the globe. Tiny coastal villages appeal especially to outdoor people who enjoy an unstructured holiday agenda..."

"Select your Garden Route destination (from Still Bay to Storm's River) and then select from the wide selection. From luxury 5-star establishments for those looking for some pampering to budget accommodation for the more price conscious traveller, whatever your requirements you'll find the ideal Garden Route accommodation, right here."

Know you want to visit the Garden Route, but not sure exactly where to go? Browse through our attractions and destinations which provide details about the individual towns and attractions and make an informed choice.

Search for and book quality accommodation according to your preferences, from game lodges to holiday apartments and everything in between. And as always, you deal directly with the individual accommodation providers to get the best deal. (All advertised properties on the Garden Route venues site are registered, accredited accommodation establishments).

Explore the Garden Route's wonderful nature and game reserves and golfing enthusiasts can view information about all the golf courses this picturesque region has to offer. Or perhaps you feel like doing a guided tour of the Garden Route? Browse through the various Garden Route tour options provided by reputable and well known tour companies such as Springbok Atlas, African Blue Tours & Umzantzi, to name a few. The options are endless ... tours incorporating other regions in the Western Cape as well, or travel to the Garden Route only. Tours range in length from three to 14 days and some tours incorporate other areas of interest, in particular to visitors from overseas (e.g. Kruger National Park).

Browse through popular leisure activities from animal sanctuaries, extreme adventures (shark cage diving, tandem skydiving etc), farmers markets and sports and leisure activities ... and a whole lot more.

We hope you enjoy using the new Garden Route web site as much as we enjoyed building it for you!

Website: Garden Route Accommodation

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Magical Hogsback

This month we focus our attention on the magical little town of Hogsback in the Eastern Cape, home to numerous accommplished artists — potters, painters, musicians and poets — who have chosen the beauty of Hogsback over the rush of city life. Hogsback offers so much as a weekend destination or extended holiday stay — think exploring the village, fabulous hiking trails, mountain biking, horse riding, bird watching, and mountain climbing — these are only a few of the things that draw people to Hogsback time and again. Magical views, peace and tranquility add to the mix of what makes Hogsback such an appealling getaway ...

View our collection of articles and features, view the photographs of Hogsback and decide for yourself ...

Hogsback, a town of pure magic — Not many people know much about Hogsback, or where it is, for that matter, which perhaps is just as well given that its charm is something one might want to protect, and because the very essence of Hogsback is its almost otherworldly silence, where it lies high up in the Amatola Mountains, surrounded by centuries old indigenous forest. All I knew about Hogsback, as we wound ... more at Hogsback, a town of pure magic

Magical Hogsback

I ♥ Hogsback because ... We’ve asked those in the know to share their favourites things about Hogsback in the Eastern Cape. Find out where the locals go for the best cup of coffee, lunch and restaurant suggestions and much more. We’re letting you in on all of their secrets. Ingrid from Granny Mouse House Guesthouse and self-catering Cottages in Hogsback shares her recommendations and favourite places in and around Hogsback with us ... more at I ♥ Hogsback

Hiking in Hogsback — Although there is plenty in Hogsback to amuse and delight, including The Labyrinth and the Eco shrine, our primary goal was to do some serious hiking and take in the truly spectacular landscape that the area has to offer.  With so many trails on offer we were at something of a loss as to which hikes we could safely and comfortably do in the two days that we were going to be there ... more at Hiking in Hogsback

Hogsback Labyrinth — The labyrinth is set virtually on the edge of a cliff with the most spectacular views of the valley below, the Amatola Mountains, and an expanse of sky that together have a formidable visual impact. Even if you know nothing about labyrinths, and do not intend travelling its pathways, its setting alone resounds with an intangible quality that is immediately calming, and yet exhilarating ... more at Hogsback Labyrinth

Magical Hogsback

Hogsback Eco Shrine — There is something of the sacred in Hogsback in the Eastern Cape. Perhaps it is the ethereal proximity of dense, indigenous forests that hint at faery folk, or its remoteness that make it so. But few people leave here without some element of reparation, even if it is simply their faith in the beauty of nature that is restored. The approach to the eco shrine, which the artist Diana Graham calls the ... more at Hogsback Eco Shrine

Starways Pottery & Rose Theatre — You don’t expect to find a theatre in Hogsback. Not only is it a theatre, albeit a little one, but it’s open air, in the middle of a glade of pine trees, and named after the Elizabethan theatre of the same name. The Rose was London’s most historic theatre, built in 1587 by Philip Henslowe on Bankside in Southwark and home to many of Shakespeare’s productions. The Rose at Starways is similarly built ... more at Starways Pottery & Rose Theatre

Hogsback Accommodation — Hogsback Accommodation Guide — Search for and book quality accommodation in Hogsback for holiday and business travel. Hogsback accommodation options include hotels, lodges, guest houses, bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation including holiday homes, apartment rentals and suites. Whatever your Hogsback accommodation requirements ... you need look no further ... more at Hogsback accommodation

Hogsback Attractions — On the western end of the forested Amatola Mountains lies a village, overlooked by mountains and surrounded by indigenous Afro-montane forests that are centuries old, called Hogsback. It lies only an hour-and-a-half’s journey from Grahamstown, yet Hogsback may as well be in another world. The beauty of the surrounds is said to have inspired J.R.R Tolkein to write his Lord of the Rings ... more at Hogsback Attractions

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Cape Town Aerial

You've hit the shores of our rugged, gorgeous, riddled with contradictions, big on diversity land, and have but 9 days in which to say you've done it all? A tall order at the best of times, but not impossible. South Africa is huge by anyone's standards, with unforgettable scenery, and memory-making places to visit, whether it's mountains, beaches, deserts or cities you're after.

You will already have heard of the 'biggies', the 'must do's' when on our soil. And they've been selected because they truly are incredible places to visit and sights to see. For those of you who haven't been here EVER, we've tried to squash as many of these into the 9 days as possible (it isn't easy). Whilst you could safely spend a lifetime on our shores, and not have to visit the same place twice, these guidelines on what to see when will safely give you a taste of South Africa, a camera full of pictures, and the urge to return ...

From Table Mountain to Kruger National Park — the not-done-it-before, must-take-in-the-sights route ...

Aerial Cableway

Day 1: Cape Town — scale Table Mountain, see Robben Island, and drive the peninsula
Cape Town is without doubt the country's gem. Other cities, like Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elizabeth don't come close when it comes to magical sights, things to do and a cosmopolitan vibe. Cape Town just has 'something' that makes it a world-class city and one people want to visit. The peninsula that is Cape Town lies with the Atlantic on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other, which means even on a good day, weather can be unpredictable, and getting up Table Mountain is not always a 'sure thing' as the Cape Doctor (that notorious south-easter) can blow in a table cloth (a thin layer of cloud that just hangs there) in minutes.

Nonetheless, you can be up Table Mountain in minutes, if you take the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway to the top (it travels at 10m per second, which, as well as being fast, gives you ample time to look around). And it's probably best to do this first thing, as by the afternoon the wind is usually up (but not always). Conversely, if you want to do the more strenuous version, hike up the mountain through Platteklip Gorge. Table Mountain is part of the Table Mountain National Park, a beautiful and unspoiled mountainous spine of the Cape Peninsula from Signal Hill in the north, through Lion's Head, Table Mountain, Constantiaberg, Silvermine and on, ending at Cape Point.

Robben Island

Whilst you don't have to walk the entire route (leave this for a subsequent visit, when you can do the Hoerikwaggo Trail), getting up and down Table Mountain with time to spare, so that you can then drive along the peninsula, is a must.

Head off to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront to catch the next ferry across to Robben Island, South Africa's answer to Alcatraz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous as the prison that held political prisoners during apartheid, including Nelson Mandela. Your tour will be led by a former political prisoner.

Once back, take a drive along the Atlantic Seaboard out of town via Sea Point. To call this drive gorgeous is an understatement, and, if you time it properly, you can stop anywhere along the route, provided you're on the Atlantic side, for sundowners. Whilst it would be optimal to continue into Hout Bay and then beyond to Cape Point, you'll probably run out of time, trying to squash so much into one day.

Cape Winelands

Day 2: Cape Winelands
In Cape Town you are on the doorstep of the province's biggest draw card – its wines and the Cape Winelands. There are so many wine routes to choose from that are easy to do from the Mother City that it is going to take a decisive attitude on your part.

If you've not done wines before, then perhaps start close to town: the Constantia wine route is in the heart of the southern suburbs, or the more recent Cape Point Wine Route is on and around the tip of the peninsula, great if you didn't get there the day before. There is also the Durbanville wine route, if wanting to remain close to Cape Town is a priority. Conversely head out to the more traditional winelands of the Franschhoek wine route, the Helderberg wine route, Paarl Vintners or the Stellenbosch wine routes.

Day 3: Gansbaai via the R44
Gansbaai and De Kelders have become quite the place to be, particularly during whale season (August through December).

Whale watching

But even if you don't see the whales, it is also the Great White Shark capital of the world and an incredibly unspoilt coastline that includes a penguin colony at Dyer Island, milkwood forests, an incredible neighbouring whale watching spot (it is a village, but as villages go is pretty run-of-the-mill) called De Kelders (take the 7 kilometre hike along the coast to the caves)  — where elevated cliffs give you a bird's eye view of the whales — and the bordering Walker Bay Nature Reserve means that nature is pretty much undisturbed.

Make sure, when getting there, that you take the R44 from Gordon's Bay through the little seaside hamlets of Rooi-Els, Pringle Bay, Betty's Bay and Kleinmond before joining the R43 on to Gansbaai and on to Hermanus.

Day 4 and Day 5: Garden Route
This will have to be a whirlwind tour, as you need to make time to get up to the Kruger National Park. Actually, you could spend the rest of your trip here. The Garden Route is sublime and one of the major reasons for visiting the Western Cape.

Garden Route

So, for those of you who are already exhausted, take the rest of the trip off and meander at will along the route that takes in the Wilderness, Sedgefield, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Nature's Valley and Storms River. You won't be sorry. The Garden Route is over 200 kilometres of fairyland giant trees, forests, ferns, mountains, pounding waves and a superb bird life. It is a top priority for visitors and sprinkled with a series of charming towns and adventure activities of every kind.

Day 6: Johannesburg (do a very quick tour of Soweto)
Fly up to Johannesburg (your closest links are either George or Port Elizabeth), the city of gold. Known to those who live here as 'Jozi' this upbeat, huge, metropolitan city hums. It is a colourful, fast-paced, happening city, with dangerous and fascinating elements that together mean the place seldom stagnates.

Soweto Tour

It's impossible to do the large, sprawling city justice in a day, simply because getting around takes so long — traffic is hectic and the general city sprawl means getting from A to B is time-consuming. That said, if you have time for one thing, let it be a tour of the town of Soweto — a cultural melting pot, that played an enormous role in the struggle for freedom that gripped South Africa, and the largest black township in the country, made up of some 26 townships.

Some tour operators do half day trip through Soweto combined with a drive through Johannesburg, while others spend as little as four hours doing the Soweto experience. It might take a little planning on your part, and the willingness of a tour operator to meet you at the airport, but anything's possible in Jozi. (see Soweto tours for options)

Day 7 and Day 8: Kruger National Park
The Kruger National Park, no matter how popular or how much it's talked about, remains one of the most incredible experiences possible when in South Africa. You're in the heart of the wilderness here, and the bush setting is all-enveloping.

Kruger National Park

Many describe difficulty reintegrating in society after only a few days here – it is such a break from it all. The Kruger National Park is the size of Israel, it is so vast. Huge tracts of land dotted with acacia bushes, bushwillow, sycamore figs, gushing rivers and kilometres of open bushveld are filled with buffaloes, elephants, giraffe, hippos, any number of antelope, lions, cheetahs and zebra. The Kruger is the epitome of Africa — where you can get an idea of the true feel of what the entire continent once was. It is one area over which man has no dominion, and the true balance of nature becomes obvious.

You can stay in lodges that range from extremely luxurious to basic camping facilities, the choice is yours. Make no mistake, your stay here will affect you deeply and any preconceived notions of what awaits you, will fail horribly to prepare you for the magnitude of the experience.

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Now Cape Town has its own green map to illustrate its natural beauty, and the myriad green, eco and sustainable options available in the city, whilst encouraging people to live more sustainably to protect its vulnerable environment ...

Use the Cape Town Green Map to make greener lifestyle choices and experience the Mother City’s wealth of sustainable resources.

In June this year www.capetowngreenmap.co.za went live with a virtual and carbon neutral launch, a couple of really good radio interviews, as well as features in various community newspapers. The website is home to the online Cape Town Green Map, which uses the Open Green Map system as its platform, and is powered by Google.

It's a great map, allowing visitors to the site to zoom in and scroll around Cape Town, to find all of the green resources, products, local and organic markets, responsible accommodation, recycling drop off sites, box delivery schemes, nature reserves and the like close to you. There are already over 250 green sites on the map.

A handy tip: when visiting the site, click on the large map version, either the link directly above the visible map, or click on the 'green map' button on the top navigation bar. This allows you to use a search and filter function to make it easier for you to find what you're after.

The website also allows you to suggest a site, shows latest green events, a summary of  icons and criteria used on the map and a 'go green' section, based on the Smart Living Handbook produced by the City of Cape Town, gives you a breakdown of how you can go green at home and at work. The map is a project of the Host City Cape Town Green Goal 2010 – the programme behind greening the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

The great thing about the map is that it adopts the open source ideology. It is based on the Open Green Map system (www.opengreenmap.org) — an international online mapping platform used by 55 countries  in over 600 communities that together chart a sustainable future with a series of ward-winning icons. So, if it's green and fulfills the criteria of the map, it automatically goes on the online Cape Town Green Map – no cost involved.

Since this week the Cape Town Green Map is now also available in print. The print version — a handy snapshot in time of green Cape Town — was launched on 24 November to the media and is available for download – visit www.capetowngreenmap.co.za. You can also pick up a free copy from December at your local Cape Town Tourism Visitor Information Centre, so if you run a Bed & Breakfast or offer accommodation in Cape Town, this is an ideal leaflet to add as a room drop.

The print map, printed on SAPPI sponsored triple green paper, gives an overview of green Cape Town by combining a number of visitable sites such as nature reserves, local organic markets, responsible accommodation, where to eat and shop organic, local recycling drop-off sites and more. It's aim is to remind both residents of Cape Town and visitors to the Mother city to live, work and play responsibly so as to reduce our impact on the fragile ecosystems within the city.

It will also be distributed via box delivery schemes, selected organic food outlets and eco product suppliers. Look out for a copy near you.

Useful Links:
The Cape Town Green Map
Download printable versions of the map
Suggest a Green Site for inclusion on the map

Eco-Tourism

Are you a responsible traveller? Believe in travelling green?
When travelling in South Africa, you can travel responsibly, travel green and give back to communities, by choosing providers who subscribe to the ethos of eco-tourism (see: What is Eco-Tourism?).

How to Travel Green:

• book eco-friendly accommodations
• get around responsibly
  • trains offer economical travel with a lower carbon footprint than a plane or car ...
  • share the footprint by using public transport when possible (and safe) or "share-ride" with companies like The Green Cab
  • if you need wheels of your own, consider a bicycle if distances (and safety) permit, or hire a hybrid car (look for the Toyota Prius Hybrid — available from select Avis locations in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban).
• choose tour organisers with environmentally responsible practices
• support sustainable tourism — there are hundreds of eco-friendly activities in South Africa
  try wind surfing instead of jet-skiing, hire a bicycle instead of a harley, hike to the top of Table Mountain for a birds-eye-view instead of doing a helicopter flip, hire a canoe instead of a power boat ...
• add a "volunteer day" onto your holiday — help out and give back to local communities
  we'll be bringing you ideas on where to volunteer in the weeks to come
• reduce your own individual carbon footprint — travelling on a plane? Select an airline with the latest, more fuel-efficient jets as this will reduce your individual carbon footprint, as travelling by air is simply not friendly to the environment. So what to do? South Africa beckons to be explored and paddling the ocean to get here by boat is not an option, so hop on a plane and then offset your carbon footprint by joining a scheme that "pays back" what you "spent" in terms of emissions by planting trees in an equivalent amount to the carbon footprint of your flight — this assists local communities too (see the Wikipedia entry on carbon offsetting at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_offset).

Eco-Tourism

Eco-friendly activities in South Africa by Province

In keeping with August's theme of Eco-Tourism, over the next four weeks we will be be publishing articles on volunteering and eco-friendly activities in South Africa by Province, so that wherever you are headed in South Africa, you can make informed decisions on what to do that will not only make your holiday enjoyable but will also give back to local communities and not impact detrimentally on the environment. Happy Travelling!

Useful Links:

• Urban Sprout
• Fair Trade in Tourism
• Cape Town Green Map

Essentially eco-tourism protects and empowers local people and natural areas, and at the same time provides visitors with a unique, but low impact experience.

The Ecotourism Society defines eco-tourism as 'responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves the environment and improves the welfare of the local people'. Essentially eco-tourism should unite conservation, communities and sustainable travel.

However, it can get a little confusing. There are a handful of similar terms used to describe this type of travel, like 'adventure travel', 'sustainable tourism', 'responsible tourism', and 'green travel'. Most of these loosely adhere to the principles of eco-tourism. A walk through a rainforest is not eco-tourism unless it also benefits the people who live there. And in the same vein, a safari trip is only eco-tourism if it raises awareness and funds to help protect wildlife.

Eco-tourism

There are companies who market themselves as eco-tourism establishments, when in fact they are not. So it is up to the traveller to ask important questions about the trip's ability to conserve and improve the destination. Often the term is used as a marketing tool to promote nature related tourism. However, placing a splendid hotel in the midst of a fragile ecosystem and calling it eco-tourism is 'greenwash'.

Two of the terms most often used interchangeably with eco-tourism are 'sustainable tourism' and 'responsible tourism', both of which include aspects of eco-tourism.

Sustainable tourism means that resources should be unaffected by your visit and that your stay  at the destination should not prevent future tourists from enjoying the same experience.

Responsible tourism means that you minimise your negative impacts on the environment, but often this also incorporates an element of 'giving back' to local communities. The Responsible Tourism Awards describe 'responsible tourism' as tourists who 'want to interact with communities on a personal level, learn first-hand of their challenges, experience environments and hopefully, leave something constructive behind'.

So what does one need to do make sure that eco-tourism is really the form of travel on offer?
By asking the following types of questions:

• Is the environment being looked after?
• Is the local community being protected and uplifted?
• Does the travel build environmental awareness?
• Are resources remaining for future generations?
• Does the travel respect local culture?

It is not in South Africa alone that the term eco-tourism is used to describe 'adventure' or 'nature' trips that do not always meet the requirements of true eco-tourism. There are only a handful of countries around the world with national eco-tourism certification programmes in place, and these include:  Costa Rica, Australia, Kenya and Sweden. There are also attempts to create international eco-tourism accreditation programmes.

In South Africa there is not yet an official regulation of the term eco-tourism. SATSA (South African Tourism Services Association) tries to 'provide high standards of tourism and focuses on accountability, integrity and quality control', and awards like the local Imvelo Responsible Tourism Awards and the international Responsible Tourism Awards also influence many tourist destinations and tour package companies. Eco-tourism cannot be monitored as closely as it should be, until a formal procedure or framework exists.

For a fare of as little as R4, you can hop onboard and become part of the community. The conductor or “kaartjie”, as he is colloquially known, normally acts as something of a maitre d' to the whole experience, welcoming you onboard, finding a seat for you, collecting your fare and inducting you into the communal conversation. Though these taxis operate on a set route, the conductor or driver can give you a run-down of the criss-crossing routes of all the taxi ranks. If you know how the system works, they can take you right into the heart of the city, or into the distant suburbs.

Another option is the Metro train system. At very reasonable rates (R5.50 for a deluxe "Metro Plus" ticket) the trains offer the scenic route between the city centre and the peninsular coast. The Southern Line runs through the suburbs, from Cape Town to Simonstown, and is a great way to take a day exploring the coastal towns and the many restaurants, bars and ice cream parlours therein. The trains are also a good opportunity to come face to face with different cross-sections of the vibrant Cape Town community (although for a "Metro Plus" ticket you can still have space to stretch your legs), and sometimes offer informal live theatre, music or soap-box sermons right there in the carriage.

There are also the Golden Arrow bus services which provide bus transport throughout the Cape Metropolitan area. This includes outlying areas such Mitchell’s Plain, Phillipi and Simonstown and hence are essential for people who need to get to places away from the Cape Town city centre. These ubiquitous vehicles can be recognised by their distinctive green orange and white branding and are a very useful resource to keep in mind when wanting to travel. A timetable can be found at http://www.gabs.co.za/timetables.aspx.

Finally, Cape Town's tourist scenes and night spots always have plenty of meter taxis on offer. Though these cost quite a bit more (always ask the driver his rate before getting in) they will take you direct to wherever you want to go at any time of day and night. The drivers always have a story to tell or a sympathetic ear, if you've got a story of your own.

Links to Related Pages about Cape Town:
Cape Town Travel
Cape Town Accommodation
Cape Town Hotels
Cape Town Attractions

Family Holidays

Newly launched on SA-Venues.com is our Child-friendly Accommodation section. Catering specifically for families travelling with children from birth (age 0–3 months) to teenagers, the section features over 1,200 establishments catering for children, including family hotels, game lodges that cater for kids, guest houses, bed and breakfasts, self catering holiday suites and apartments that welcome children of all ages.

And whilst you are looking for that perfect family holiday destination in South Africa, visit the Family-friendly Provinces pages for some great ideas on what to do with the little ones in different parts of the country.

Port Elizabeth boasts fantastic beaches, an oceanarium and snake park at which to entertain children, the Garden Route is a wonderful escape for families with children of all ages, particularly for those children who can join you on walks through magical forests where the elusive knysna loerie serves as part of an entertaining diversion.

Cape Town holds a host of activities, both in and outdoors, like the Two Oceans Aquarium (with a wonderful child-friendly restaurant) at the V&A Waterfront and the Cape Peninsula National Park. In KwaZulu Natal the beaches of both the north and south coast make holidaying with children an absolute pleasure.

Family Holidays

In Mpumalanga, The Bundu Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and Game Reserve is a must for little ones; and try to stop off at Elmswood furniture tea garden, where farm animals are available to pet in lovely surrounds.

In Johannesburg there are a number of fun activities for children: The Johannesburg Zoo in Parkview, with a farmyard section specially designed for under-sixes. In the North West Province, Hartebeespoort Dam is a great place for a family vacation and a visit to the De Wildt Cheetah Farm, one of the most renowned centres for breeding cheetahs, is a wonderful educational outing.

Family-friendly Links:

• Western Cape Family Friendly
• Garden Route Family Friendly
• Eastern Cape Family Friendly
• Kwazulu Natal Family Friendly
• Mpumalanga Family Friendly
• Gauteng Family Friendly
• Limpopo Family Friendly
• North West Province Family Friendly
• Free State Family Friendly
• Northern Cape Family Friendly

Bring your family, bring your friends and visit us in Sunny South Africa for a once in a lifetime Family Holiday!

"South Africa has some of the best and least crowded beaches in the world," says Stefani Searle of SA-Venues.com, a site serving as a directory to vacation options in South Africa. "We've seen a big upswing in interest from Americans in recent months," Searle said.

Visitors enjoy renowned wildlife parks such as Kruger National Park, beautiful natural scenery, and a stable post-apartheid environment. South Africa, long a vacation favorite for Europeans, has a very well developed tourist industry that offers world class accommodations and an unusually diverse range of natural wonders and cultural activities.

Recently, with storms shutting down many of North America's key vacation areas, Americans are looking to South Africa in large numbers. Being in the southern hemisphere, South Africa experiences a mild summer while North America is suffering under the snow and ice of winter.

SA-Venues.com serves as an easy-to-use online guide designed to help anyone wisely plan their trip to South Africa. There are comprehensive and easily searchable directories of hotels and accommodations, along with ways to rent cars, book safaris, and more. Many are surprised to discover accommodations range from world-renowned 5 star hotels to luxurious African game lodges.

Favorite activities include wildlife and bird life tours, health resorts and spas, and championship 18 hole golf courses. "For the budget-conscious traveler who really wants to get a feel for South African life, we have a full list of bed and breakfast facilities that offer lower prices and a truly local experience," Searle said. Vacationers can travel the region easily, from Cape Town to Cairo or the Kruger Park to Kilimanjaro. South African Airways offers regularly-scheduled flights between the major centers, as do many international airlines.

Travelers are able to get lower prices by booking through SA-Venues.com. Travellers deal directly with the Hotels and service providers and the site does not charge any commissions. A complete set of online maps is provided for each province in South Africa.

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