Bokkomlaan Velddrif
Time stands still on a walk along Bokkomlaan, once the heart of Velddrif’s bustling fishing industry. The Great Berg River limits future growth in the Velddrif area ensuring that it remains restful and exclusive. Velddrif is the heart of the fishing industry on the West Coast. Many visitors go there and miss this undiscovered gem…. Read more »
A Haven Of Tranquility On The Cape West Coast
Shelley Point Hotel and Spa is a family-friendly Atlantic Ocean gateway to slow living and luxury in the sun. A breakaway for families, romantics and adventure seekers. Shelley Point Hotel and Spa is located on the West Coast Way Foodie Route. Shelley Point Hotel offers access to a variety of restaurants that cater to all… Read more »
A Lifestyle, Not Just A Destination
South Africa’s First Deep-Sea Residential Marina Is More Of A Lifestyle Than A Destination Whether you arrive by luxury yacht, kayak, canoe or car, you have to visit Port Owen. Velddrif is a 90-minute drive from Cape Town to the Carinus Bridge where salt is harvested from pans below. Take a left through the fishing… Read more »
Play And Relax At Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort.
Pulse quickening, eyes wide, lips trembling, Randolene Jonkers steps forward and flies across treetops and dams. Have you ever visited a place that exceeded expectations? So much so that you almost have to be dragged away kicking and screaming. That’s what happened when we visited Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort. Tensions melt away leaving Cape Town behind… Read more »
Festivities On The West Coast Way
Get Geared Up With The Festive Events On The West Coast Way This December Thali Thali Sunday Buffet Date: Every Sunday Time: 12h00 Location: Thali Thali Game Lodge is located on the West Coast Way Foodie and Tractor Routes Contact: 082 372 8637 or email [email protected] Description: Bring the family around to Thali Thali for their special Sunday… Read more »
Surf, Sip, Scoff In Two Bays
There’s nothing better than hitting the road in search of wide-open spaces. And that’s what we did. The goal was to explore the West Coast fishing villages of Elands and Lamberts Bays. In a rush to get there we took the N7. Passing wheat fields dotted with blue cranes and colourful towns with purple Jacarandas… Read more »
Exploring Darling’s Treasures And Tastes
There’s no denying that food and wine are some of life’s greatest pleasures. Well, Darling has all kinds of delicacies to tickle tastebuds. Go there. Slow down but not too slowly as there’s a lot to see and do. Even the beer is made slowly, as it should be according to Darling Brew assistant brewer… Read more »
Experience Wild Nature At Thali Thali
As canvas flaps and guide ropes crack there’s something special about sleeping in a tent. Especially when snuggled in bed with an electric blanket and other home comforts. And it’s even better when you have a curious camel called Freddie at your door. Experience Wild Nature At Thali Thali only a two-hour drive from Cape… Read more »
West Coast Shines In Tourism Excellence Awards
Cape West Coast is playground to Thali Thali Game Lodge and Club Mykonos who have both shined in the biggest countrywide celebration of tourism excellence in South Africa. They were among 12 Western Cape winners of the National Lilizela Tourism Awards. The awards recognise game-changers in the tourism sector. Thali Thali received an award in… Read more »
Cape Camino: Walking Your Way
As the sun rose over the Hawekwaberge in Wellington on Monday, a group of six pilgrims set off to walk 300 km over two weeks following the little known back routes to finish in Aurora. The first day was 23 km to Hermon and the next was only 11km to Riebeeck Kasteel. This is the… Read more »