Nestled against the side of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is a tranquil green oasis in Cape Town. In a city that can feel in your face at times, Kirstenbosch Garden in Cape Town is a welcome respite that feels like a world in itself. What To Do at Kirstenbosch Garden Kirstenbosch is very
Whenever you travel you always find things different from what you expected, sometimes in a good way and sometimes not. For better or for worse, our expectations of what to expect when we travel is formed by what we read and hear in books, media and word of mouth. As a first time visitor, I found
Ready for a safari with the children but want a gentle introduction to the experience? The Garden Route Game Lodge is a perfect option because it is in malaria-free South Africa close to Cape Town. Located on the famous Garden Route, this experience will be an African safari with kids that will whet their appetite
I was really looking forward to staying at Tsala Treetop Lodge on the Garden Route during our South African trip. The description seemed heavenly and a private little family treehouse seemed like such good fun. It would be the opposite of the rambling country farmhouse which was our previous stay. Although very nice indeed, I
It’s not often that you find a gorgeous view and great food in a restaurant at a tourist destination. We accidentally stumbled onto the gem of a restaurant that is the Two Oceans Restaurant because our fabulous tour guide made us a reservation. Needless to say we were very appreciative! The Location The Two Oceans
Cape Town is a fabulous city to visit with children. It has got great weather, cheap and easy transportation and lots of good dining options. Here are my suggestions for 5 things to do in Cape Town that both children and their parents will enjoy. These ideas are in Cape Town itself which is a
One of the best dinners we had in South Africa was at The Big Easy in the charming town of Stellenbosch. Stellenbosch is located near Cape Town and is a famous wine-growing region. The Restaurant The restaurant is located in a gorgeous 210 year old Dutch-era house which had formerly belonged to the minister for
Schoone Oordt is a charming country house hotel in Swellendam, a little town off the famous Garden Route in South Africa. The hotel is centrally located in the historic centre of Swellendam. The main hotel is a beautiful converted Dutch house dating from the 18th century – hence the country house hotel in Swellendam moniker.
The first part of this post was written when we were South Africa and we were looking forward to the Ministrel Carnival the day after New Years Day. The second part of this post requires an update because the Carnival did not go according to plan. Ministrel Carnival Have you heard of the Coon Carnival
My children loved our trip to South Africa. Of course, the extra bit of summer sunshine and pool time in the middle of an English winter was a big hit. There are lots of places in the world you could get that though. What made it a cut above the rest of the winter sun