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Koedoeskop, literally, in Afrikaans, Kudus’ Hill, is a privately owned 5000 hectares' nature reserve, in the Eastern Cape, committed to the preservation of fauna & flora.
Pafuri is arguably one of the most scenically beautiful and diverse wilderness areas in the Kruger National Park. This 26,500ha concession, belonging to the Makuleke people, boasts nearly 80% of the Kruger Park’s biodiversity. Immerse yourself in the beauty, splendour and stillness.
The Outpost lodge accommodation offers en-suite luxury spaces cantilevered on a hill overlooking the Luvuvhu River. Offering 180º of uninterrupted views. Absolutely amazing!
Experience the Magic of Southern -Africa!
The wonderful and luxurious Lanzerac Spa is on one of the oldest wine estates in the region, surrounded by vineyards and folds of beautiful mountains.
It’s the perfect place to unwind and spoil yourselves. The hydrotherapy facilities are enticing – mist rooms, a steam room and sauna, experience showers, two traditional rasul chambers and a sparkling-blue indoor heated pool with a jacuzzi on the side. Loungers on terrace overlook the valley, plus there is health café.
There are seven treatment rooms. Every inch of you, from top to toe, can be pampered and revitalised in this oasis of wellness.
Befitting its wine-farm setting, natural, grape-based TheraVine products are used, as well as African-inspired TheraNaka treatments and natural-skincare brand Elemis are used.
Perdekop Trail in Mont Rochelle.
Just beyond the pretty Valley of Franschhoek lies Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve. Perdekop Trail offers panoramic views in all directions. On a clear day even Table Mountain and Lion’s Head is visible. Perdekop stands at 1575m elevation.
More so however you’ll hike through diverse natural landscapes and beautiful Fynbos, including Proteas, Erica's, Restios.
The Berg River Dam can be seen on the far end of the valley, and across Franschhoek Pass you look towards Theewaterskloof Dam. Both are important supply reservoirs to Cape Town and Theewaterskloof Dam. Wemmershoekdam is visible from Uitkyk.
Antelope tracks and droppings on the way , indicates the presence of the small mammals that survive up in the mountains. One such species is the Klipspringer, which you could get lucky to sight as the bucks are diurnal and inhabit rocky terrain – mostly the peaks/ridges and plateaus. Keep your eyes peeled for cat scat or fresh tracks, this is leopard country after all!
The trail is approximately 13km and takes roughly 7 hours including short stops. Elevation gain is 1017m
Panorama Route Jonkershoek
Pay an entry fee at the gate of the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. They do nót take cash. Drive or hike to the White Bridge (about 5km). I recommend driving although the road is bad and bumpy.
Sphynx Route, part of the Boland Trail, is situated in the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, close to Grabouw in the Western Cape.
The trail winds up and down along a rugged and mountainous terrain and ends at Landroskop and Shamrock Hut where one can spent the night – a total of 12km (7.4 miles). The first part is on a jeep track before it continues in a well maintained foot path. Elevation gain approximately 550m. Time including stops 4h30.
The next morning, the hike is walking down is on a jeep track. On the way watch out on the right for the Brail trail. A short section down a footpath which ends on the jeep track a bit further from where the jeep track continues to the end 10km (6.2 miles). Elevation gain 88m. Time aproximately 2 hours.
The trail can also be done as a day hike. Best to start early.
Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain, grows only indigenous South African plants. The Kirstenbosch estate covers 528 hectares and supports a diverse fynbos flora and natural forest. The cultivated garden (36 hectares) displays collections of South African plants, particularly those from the winter rainfall region of the country.
Internationally acclaimed as one of the 7 most magnificent botanical gardens in the world.
The zipline tour at Tsitsikamma Adventures consisting of 8 slides is done in a harness fitted with a braking system and takes one back and forth across the Kruis The zipline tour consisting of 8 slides is done in a harness fitted with a braking system and takes one back and forth across the Kruis river. The longest slide is 211 metres and average length is 100 metres. The slides take one over 3 waterfalls and down a gorge.. The tour takes a group of 10 about 90 minutes and 2 people about 40 minutes.
Another option is the the new triple 500 metre 3 slide adventure with total distance of 810 metres. –longest slide is 500 metres over the waterfalls while sliding along above the river. The duration is aproximately 90 minutes
The lovely seaside town of Hermanus is generally considered the best land-based whale-watching destination in the world. From June to December, the bay becomes the swimming grounds for a large number of southern right whales. Whales can be viewed from aboard a boat, an airplane or the shore. Wonderful 🐬🐳
South Africa Tour I will go on a virtual tour through beautiful South Africa during lockdown 2020...
