Activities in South Africa

There’s so much to do and so little time! In this section we try to highlight the best places to visit, things to do, sporting opportunities, Places to shop and great places to wine and dine. We are constantly adding and updating material so this could be a good site to add to your favourites

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Get Lost in a maze - Mouille Point Cape Town

Added: Monday, 08 March 2010

Boredom has struck, the TV games, finally, have lost their excitement. The music on ipod is boring and there's nothing to say on mixit.

Solution – an afternoon out playing putt putt and a little bit of "mazeing" at the Serendipity Maze in Mouille Point.

Cape Town Jazz Fesitval - April 2010

Added: Tuesday, 02 March 2010

The Cape Town International Jazz Festival is a month away and things are hotting up. The Organisers have recently announced that they have secured over forty top performers including George Benson and world renowned saxophonist Charles LLoyd.

The festival will also be re-running "Gigs for Kids" which is aimed at little ones from 3years to 10 years. they get to know all about the various instruments as they dance away to the sound of some of the top Jazz artists in Southern Africa.

You can get your tickets online at the official website.

Remember the dates – 3rd and 4th April

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Go Quadbiking at Sundays River Mouth

Added: Thursday, 04 February 2010

Just 8km north of Sundays River Mouth and Colchester on the East Coast of South Africa, and approximately halfway between Cape Town and Durban you can experience the thrill of some spectacular quad biking routes at Sundays River Mouth.

Visit Iona Wine Estate In the Kogelberg

Added: Tuesday, 26 January 2010

Not far from Grabou, Somerset West and Hermanus, and high up in the Kogelberg Mountains in a magnificent setting is the Iona Wine Estate. Because the average temperatures are so much lower at Iona, their grapes take a lot longer to ripen. As a result their wines are just a little more intense, a little more exceptional.

Villiersdorp- The Dagbreek Restaurant and Museum

Added: Thursday, 14 January 2010

There's an interesting country restaurant in Villiersdorp that incorporates a museum and the whole lot are housed in a national monument. Elegant yet not pretentious, the restaurant specialises in South African and Cape Cuisine and somewhere there has to be an author involved. Every recipe and meal has a twist from the expected, so don't be surprised if you are surprised at Dagbreek's unique interpretations.

You will find them at 13 Graaff Street, Villiersdorp and you can call them on 028-840-2126.

Villiersdorp is a pleasant two hour drive from Cape Town and not far from Worcester and Franschhoek.

Hermanus - Tikka Palace

Added: Wednesday, 13 January 2010

There are Indian restaurants and Pakistani restaurants and then there's Tikka Palace in Hermanus. This family run eatery prides itself in delivering the real thing, with no intent to skimp or save on ingredients. They spice their dishes with gay abandon and unless you specifically ask them to "heat it up" virtually every dish is full of the flavours of the east and only a mild burn. – The way Indian and Pakistani food should be prepared.

Take a Detour to Witsand and Malgas

Added: Monday, 11 January 2010

If you are travelling from Mossel Bay to Cape Town there is an interesting one day (or more) detour down to the sea at Witsand, then back up to the river ferry crossing (pont) at Malgas and then on to either Swellendam or Bredasdorp.

Tandem Paragliding - Western Cape

Added: Saturday, 09 January 2010

The air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine, bracing and delicious. And why shouldn't it be? - it is the same the angels breathe - so said Mark Twain in "Roughing It". You can also be up there if you try some tandem paragliding. But be warned, one you start this you'll keep coming back for more!

Cape Argus MTB Challenge March 2010 Stellenbosch

Added: Friday, 08 January 2010

The annual Lifecycle week kicks off on Saturday 6th March with the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Mountain Bike Challenge at Boschendal Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch/Franschoek area.

On the Saturday riders can do either a 13km race or a longer more strenuous 26km event.

On Sunday 7th March there are again two options. The first is a shorter challenge of 33kms and the second a longer one of 55kms.

For good accommodation near this event we recommend

Guesthouses in Franschhoek Ref 6322 and Ref 5789

Guesthouses in Stellenbosch Ref 1110, Ref 1911, Ref 3210,Ref 3211,and Ref 6818

Self catering Cottages in Stellenbosch Ref 3148

Junior Cycle Tour March 2010 Cape Town

Added: Friday, 08 January 2010

If you are between the age of 6 and 12 then make a date to be at Youngsfield Military Base on Saturday 13th March 2010.

The Argus Pick n Pay Junior Tour will have two courses for you to choose from. A 5km race and a 10km race. When the race is over there will be plenty of entertainment and food stalls so make sure you dont miss this one.

There is also a tricycle tour for the under sixes.

If you are out of towners and need accommodation we recommend

Guesthouse Vredehoek, Ref 8101

Guesthouses Hout Bay, Ref 1918, Ref 2327, Ref 3208

Apartment Bantry Bay Ref 1921

Apartment Hout Bay Ref 1105