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Cape Town - Township Tour | Jul 08 06'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Cape Town

"Smarties and smilies"

Published in the Weekend Argus, Travel supplement on 29/30 JulyHaving lived in Cape Town for many years and being scared to venture into the townsh... Continue reading »
Christmas in Cape Town | Dec 23 05'

by claire_warren a 27 year old female from London, on vacation in Cape Town

"Fabulous Place"

We arrived in Cape Town at about 7 am after and 11 hour flight from Heathrow. I had got quite a lot of sleep on the plane so was raring to go - al... Continue reading »
Hiking Barrydale - forthcoming attraction | Dec 29 06'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Cape Town

"New Year in Barrydale"

December 30/31st and Jan 1stNEW YEAR in BARRYDALEBarrydale only 350km from Cape Town and on the famous (or infamous) Route 62 is a wonderful base t... Continue reading »
Our Oveland Adventure Begins - The Safari | Dec 09 06'

by April & Chris a 30 year old female traveling as a couple from Denton, on vacation in Johannesburg

""We were in true safari vehicles - just like you'd picture in the movies!""

We left Cape Town and headed for Johannesburg to meet up with the other travellers on our overland adventure. Friday night, December 10th, we... Continue reading »
Crocodile Hunting | Oct 20 06'

by James and Naomi a traveling as a couple from Bristol, on vacation in Durban

"Oh look, a wind farm! .................No Naomi, those are palm trees!"

Well, it's fair to say that internet access has been just about non-existent since the last update, so there is a lot to squeeze into this entry. I... Continue reading »
Wacky Wine Weekend (WWW) | May 31 07'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Robertson

"Wine for breakfast, lunch and supper"

Wacky Wine Weekend (WWW) means wine for breakfast, wine for lunch and wine for dinner, followed by a dreadful hangover next morning.WWW is regarded... Continue reading »
The Winelands Tour | Jan 03 07'

by The Cheng Family a traveling as a family from Canada, on vacation in Cape Town

"we could just feel those waistbands starting to fit a little snugger again"

Winelands Tour of South AfricaJanuary 4 – 10th, 2007The Winelands are an easy and scenic few hours drive away from Cape Town and were our first sto... Continue reading »
Return trip to Mossel Bay ala Garden Route | Feb 26 07'

by Denny & Sally a 60 year old female traveling as a family from Wilson, on vacation in Storms River

"Life is good!"

Tuesday morning we reluctantly packed up to leave our Addo chalet around 6 AM (just as the gates open) and drove the length... Continue reading »
And a whole lot of other animals! | Mar 08 07'

by Denny & Sally a 60 year old female traveling as a family from Wilson, on vacation in Kruger National Park

In addition to the major animals one sees in Africa, our personal and guided drives afforded us views into the lives of man... Continue reading »
The ANTELOPE of Kruger National Park | Mar 06 07'

by Denny & Sally a 60 year old female traveling as a family from Wilson, on vacation in Kruger National Park

"I hope you enjoy all the pictures! I treasure the memories!"

I have decided to write these last few logs concentrating on wildlife sightings rather than as daily logs. Our park a... Continue reading »