Tips & Tricks
Sophiatown Heritage Tours (Johannesburg) – Sophiatown was a multi-ethnic and culturally rich area of Johannesburg that was a target of the South African government’s “forced removal” policies during the 1950s (which resulted in the bulldozing of this area, including its schools, shops, cinemas and swimming pools). Nowadays, the Trevor Huddleston CR Memorial Centre (in partnership […]
V & A Waterfront Historical Walking Tour (Cape Town) — Take a step back in time to a bygone era; to a time of sailors, seafarers and intrepid adventurers. Follow in the footsteps of South Africa’s founders when the majesty of the V&A Waterfront was a brave little jetty built by Jan van Riebeeck in […]
Table Mountain (Cape Town) — Arguably one of the most well-known mountains in Africa, Table Mountain provides a magnificent backdrop to cosmopolitan Cape Town and now boasts the accolade of New 7 Wonders of Nature. Famous for the tablecloth of clouds that pours endlessly down its slopes when the south-eastern blows, this is […]
Wine Tours (Western Cape region) – those staying in Cape Town can join a wine tour organized by WineToursCapeTown.com, which runs daily (except Christmas and New Year’s). The tour consists of visits to farms in the Paarl, Franschoek and Stellenbosch wine regions. Lunch and wine tastings are included. Participants will get to learn the history […]
Wild Thing Fishing Charter (V&A Waterfront, Shop No. 6, Quay 5, Cape Town) — this 46 ft. Sportcruiser motor-yacht caters for the local fishing enthusiast, the water sports fanatic and the indulgent sunset reveler – offering an unmatched sea experience from exclusive leisure enjoyment to authentic sea activity. See the following website for details: www.capecharters.co.za
Lion Park (cnr Malibongwe & R114 Lanseria, Johannesburg) – the Lion Park in Lanseria, just outside Johannesburg, is a must-see experience. Celebrities from all over the world (from actress Natalie Portman to singer Shakira) can’t be wrong. Here you’re guaranteed sightings of magnificent lions, but they’re not the only attraction. There’s also the giraffe feeding […]