MZANZI TRAVEL - ISSUE 2

JULY 2016 - ISSUE 2

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CONTENTS 

26 

7 EDITOR’S NOTE 

9 TRAVEL NEWS 

12 THE CRADLE OF HUMANKIND - WORLD HERITAGE SITE 

17 NORTH COAST - JEWEL OF THE ZULU KINGDOM 

22 I LOVE MY CITY - PHOTO SERIES 

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26 GETTING HITCHED TOP WEDDING VENUES IN SA 

30 HALAAL TOURISM IN SOUTH AFRICA MADE EASY 

32 MZANZI FOOD 

36 UNDERGROUND TUNNEL TOURS 

40 SIMON’S TOWN GHOST WALKS 

45 THE GREAT KAROO 

52 

49 AFFORDABLE CAPE TOWN 

52 THE KNYSNA OYSTER FESTIVAL IS BACK 

54 HOLIDAY FUN FOR THE KIDS AT THE V&A WATERFRONT 

57 EVENTS DIARY 

62 ETHICAL TRAVEL ADVENTURES - BULUNGULA LODGE 

65 LIVE, WORK & PLAY IN SA 

70 BOOK REVIEWS 

70 

74 LISTINGS 

76 BRAVE THE FERNEY RACE IN MAURITIUS THIS SEPTEMBER 

78 TRAVEL SAFETY 

80 EXPLORE AFRICA - NAMIBIA 

86 IN THE NEXT ISSUE 

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GUEST LODGE 

Situated on an indigenous flower farm outside 

the quaint town of Napier, set in the quiet country 

surroundings between the mountains, this secluded 

self-catering accommodation offers units for 2, 4, 6, or 

11 guests, and can accommodation conferences or 

wedding requirements. The quiet lifestyle offers beautiful 

bird life and lovely hiking and mountain biking, as 

well as beautiful dams for fishing and swimming. Each 

unit has its own tub outside with a wood fired stove 

making it for a one of a kind experience. 

Facilities: 

Self-catering unit 5 to 11 people 



Each room has its own bathroom. 

Furnished with luxury amenities overlooking a dam 

with wonderful views of the mountains. 

Experience the outdoors by fishing, swimming, 

mountain biking, bird watching. The main lodge can 

run as a B&B, team building venue with conference 

facilities for 26 people. Eagles Rest’s tranquil 

atmosphere lends itself to the perfect venue for 

intimate garden weddings. Catering for weddings from 

a set menu, as well as flowers from the farm can be 

arranged on request. 

028 4233571 / 0725961307 

www.eaglesrestguestlodge.com

Tel: + 27 (0) 11 527 7300 Fax: + 27 (0) 11 527 7330 

Email: reservations@sowetohotel.co.za, (Accommodation) 

Busim@sowetohotel.co.za (Conferencing & Events) 

Cnr Union Avenue & Main Road @ Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication, Kliptown, Soweto 

Website: www.sowetohotel.co.za 

ACCOMMODATION • CONFERENCING • FUNCTIONS AND FUN 

Joburg’s Best Kept Secret

EDITOR’S NOTE 

The colder weather is certainly approaching fast but if the cold 

and rain is getting you down, there is no better cure than a 

holiday or an adventure. 

In this edition of Mzanzi Travel, we take you back to your roots as we 

explore our world-famous Cradle of Humankind – a perfect school 

holiday adventure for the kids. We also go deep underground and 

explore Cape Town’s mysterious tunnels and my favourite adventure 

so far – the Simon’s Town Ghost Walks, where you can walk amongst 

the oldest tombstones in the country and learn more about the 

history of this famous town, the 3rd oldest village in South Africa 

and by far the most haunted. 

In our ethical travel feature, we bring you the eco-friendly 

Bulungula Lodge, situated in one of the most beautiful locations on 

the breathtaking Wild Coast and 100% owned by the vibrant and 

traditional community of the Nqileni village. 

Safe travels and enjoy the read. 

The BEST way to see 

Table Mountain and the Waterfront! 

We would love to hear about your South African travel adventures so 

send your holiday snaps and travel tales to editor@mzanzitravel.co.za 

With this issue we say goodbye to our editor, Charlene Heyburgh. Thank 

you for all your dedication, hard work and valued input that brought us 

to this second issue. You will be missed and we wish you all the best with 

your future endeavors. 

The Mzanzi Travel team would like to welcome Stef Terblanche, who is 

taking over the reigns as the new editor. 

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Logos Hope: The World’s Largest 

Floating Book Fair 

The world’s largest floating book fair, Logos Hope, will soon visit Cape 

Town, bringing with it a wealth of knowledge, help, importantly – literary 

hope! Docked at Jetty 2 at the V&A Waterfront from Saturday, 24 June to 

Monday, 11 July, parents are encouraged to bring their children aboard 

the vessel to browse the wide book selection and meet the volunteer 

crew, who span 55 different nationalities. 

More than 5 000 book titles are available for purchase, and visitors can 

also treat themselves to a variety of delicious eats available from the onboard 

International Café. 

For more information on any of the above activities, contact the 

V&A Waterfront Info Centre on info@waterfront.co.za or 021 

408 7600. 

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The Joburg Shopping Festival 

Set to Attract Continental 

Audiences 

Widely recognized as the retail capital of Africa, 

Gauteng is gearing up to host the upcoming Joburg 

Shopping Festival, set to take place from 28 July to 09 

August 2016. 

With the support of proud partners the Gauteng 

Tourism Authority, the City of Joburg and UnionPay 

International, in its third year the retail sales bonanza 

will see five of Gauteng’s most popular shopping malls 

offering massive sales over a thirteen-day period. 

Sandton City, Nelson Mandela Square, the Oriental 

Plaza, East Rand Mall and Rosebank Mall have all 

confirmed participation in this year’s edition of the 

Festival. 

The Joburg Shopping Festival, largely inspired by the 

21-year-old Dubai Shopping Festival, is fast developing 

into a tourism attraction for visitors from across the 

African continent, positioning the city and province as a 

convenient, budget-friendly shopping destination. 

“Visitors to the Joburg Shopping Festival will not only 

be amazed by our shopping – it’s the best on the 

continent of Africa – but also by the welcome they’ll 

receive from locals, the ease of using Gautrain and Rea 

Vaya public transport, and the wealth of restaurants, 

shows, museums and events going on,” comments Bintu 

Petsana, Head of Joburg Tourism 

Indeed, the selection of shopping centres is designed 

to offer a variety of retail experiences and options to 

shoppers while enabling them to enjoy the province’s 

legendary heritage sites and numerous tourism spots. 

From a financial perspective, the Dubai case study has 

demonstrated that events such as the Joburg Shopping 

Festival play a key role in stimulating the economy and 

marketing the city as a destination. 

This year’s Festival is supported by a variety of brands 

that have recognized the value of the event, and are 

keen to align with the initiative, including South African 

Airways, Gautrain, the City Lodge Hotel Group, Uber and 

Sun International. The Festival will also give shoppers 

the opportunity to win an exciting array of prizes, 

amongst them SAA air tickets, tickets to the Joy of Jazz 

event, getaways to Sun City – and the grand prize, four 

chic Chevrolet Sparks! 

“We’re excited to bring the Joburg Shopping Festival 

to Gauteng for the third year - it continues to grow and 

grow. It’s the biggest shopping event on the African 

continent, and the special deals and prizes make 

it well worth travelling for!” says James Delaney, 

founder and CEO of the Joburg Shopping Festival 

Jozibear App 

The e-hailing is a whole new market that has the potential 

of making billions. Jozibear is the Uber alternative and 

is a service provider that links the customers with the 

drivers over the internet. The app works 24/7 and is the 

effective and secure way of getting along in today’s fast 

paced societies where time saving apps are crucial for 

survival. 

The Jozibear does not employ the drivers but just 

provides a platform for them to find the customers 

and make money depending on their convenience of 

working hours. The customers can get the security 

of pre-reserving their ride that would be available in 

minutes. The app takes the pickup and destination from 

the customers, sends the route through a GPS on the 

driver’s app and the payment can be done online so 

the driver and customer can both travel carefree and 

cashless! Best of all, the “Uber-like” app is available for 

anyone to use. The app can be downloaded and installed 

and is free for anyone to use. The drivers have to give 

their particulars and car information while registering 

and the customers can review the drivers and keep a 

check through GPS. The e-hailing is the future solution 

for many of the commuter problems as there could be 

less traffic which can prove to be environment friendly 

as well. A new, exciting and proudly South African 

alternative to Uber. 

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THE CRADLE OF 

HUMANKIND 

WORLD HERITAGE SITE 

The Cradle of Humankind is one of 

eight World Heritage Sites in South 

Africa, and the only one in Gauteng. 

It is widely recognised as the place 

from which all of humankind originated. 

The 47 000 -hectare site has unearthed 

the best evidence of the complex 

journey which our species has taken 

to make us what we are – a place of 

pilgrimage for all humankind. It is not 

only a place of ongoing scientific discovery into our origins, but 

also a place of contemplation – a place that allows us to reflect on 

who we are, where we come from and where we are going to. 

Fourty kilometres west of the city of Johannesburg, among 

nondescript koppies, scattered shrubs and trees, is the valley known 

as the Cradle of Humankind. 

Three million years of human activity have taken place in and around 

these caves, including people’s earliest-known mastery of fire, and 

40% of all the world’s human ancestor fossils have been found here. 

The biggest and best-known of the caves is Sterkfontein, where over 

500 hominid fossils and over 9 000 stone tools have been found. It was 

at Sterkfontein that two major finds were made, that have changed 

modern paleontology: 

• The Australopithecus africanus Mrs Ples (now believed to be a 

Mister Ples), dating back 2.5-million years, and found by Robert 

Bloom in 1947. 

• Little Foot, an almost complete ape-man skeleton that could be just 

over 4 million years old, the first pieces - footbones - of which were 


found by Ronald Clarke and Phillip Tobias in 1995 (the bones had 

lain in a box since the late 1970s, when they were excavated). 

Not only has the Cradle of Humankind provided rich heritage of 

humankind’s origins, but it recently gave the world a new hominin 

species, the two-million-year-old Australopithecus sebida. 

In 1997, Clarke, digging through more boxes of bones from Sterkfontein, 

found more footbones from the same individual - one with a clean 

break suggesting that more of Little Foot’s bones might still be inside 

the cave. Clarke went after the rest of Little Foot’s skeleton - and in 

1998, amazingly, found it, or at least a significant part of it. 

A complete skull and fragments of arm, foot and leg bones have been 

uncovered so far; the rest of the bones are still being painstakingly 

excavated from the rock. Some believe that Little Foot is the most 

significant hominid find since Raymond Dart’s discovery of the skull 

of the Taung child, a juvenile Australopithecus africanus, discovered in 

1924 near a town called Taung in the far north of North West. 

According to Clarke, the Little Foot fossil has yielded the most complete 

australopithecine skull yet found, found together with the most 

complete set of foot and leg bones known so far - with more extracted 

from the rock since then. In addition, the preservation of the skeleton is 

extraordinary, with most of the bones intact and joined in their natural 

position. 

The Little Foot skeleton was originally thought to be between 3 and 

3.5 million years old, but a more recent study argues that it could be 

over 4 million years old, which would make it one of the oldest known 

australopithecine fossils, and easily the oldest from South Africa. 

According to Talk.origins: “If Clarke’s expectations of further finds 

are borne out, Little Foot could become the most spectacular and 

important hominid fossil ever discovered, rivalled only by the Turkana 

Boy Homo erectus skeleton [discovered in 1984 near Lake Turkana in 

Kenya].” 

The Sterkfontein valley consists of around 40 different fossil sites, 13 of 

which have been excavated. It includes Bolt’s Farm, where the remains 

of three sabre-tooth cats have been found in a pit that trapped animals; 

Swartkrans, site of the earliest-known deliberate use of fire, around 

1.3-million years ago; Haasgat, where the fossils of early forest-dwelling 

monkeys, around 1.3-million years old, were found; and Gondolin, 

where 90 000 fossil specimens have been found since 1979. The area 

was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999. Although it is on privately 

owned land, any finds belong to the world, and the area is strictly 

controlled and protected. 


Beginnings: 

In the late 1890s, miners dynamited the Sterkfontein caves, searching 

for limestone which they converted into quick lime, an element needed 

for the processing of gold and the manufacture of cement. They 

displaced the sediment and revealed entrances to the caves. The rocks 

contain cyclindrical shapes - evidence of early life called stromatolite, 

dating back 3.8-billion years. 

These organisms breathed in carbon dioxide and breathed out oxygen, 

thus increasing the earth’s oxygen levels and leading to the evolution of 

other forms of life. Some 2.5-billion years ago, the area was an inland 

shallow sea. 

Over time the water evaporated and the mud formed dolomite rock, 

in which the stromatolite are visible. Around 2-billion years ago a large 

meteorite, 10 kilometres in diameter, fell in Vredefort (100 kilometres 

south of Sterkfontein), leaving a massive crater now known as the 

Vredefort Dome. The entire area for hundreds of kilometres around 

was covered in debris, which helped preserve the gold reefs of the 

Witwatersrand, preventing them from being eroded - and also helped 

preserve the stromatolite rocks. 

Some 3.5-million years ago, openings to the caves started appearing. 

They may have been occupied by sabre-toothed cats and other 

predators which would explain why the remains of large herbivores like 

wildebeest, extinct zebra and buffalo have been found in the caves. 

One of the caves is called Plover’s Lake Cave. It has been explored some 

50 metres down, but beyond that point are a labyrinth of unexplored 

passages, and several entrances. A hyena and a porcupine are known to 

live there - no-one has spotted them, but their footprints are often seen. 

Excavations of Plover Cave and others in the area is ongoing. 

The nearby Wonder Cave has an enormous chamber with beautiful 15 

metre-high stalactite formations. The Cave is believed to be 2.2-million 

years old, and bones of rodents, frogs, lizards and birds have been found 

in the cave. It’s hard while walking around the area to fully comprehend 

the age of the sites and the importance of the finds. 

Charles Darwin predicted in the 19th Century that the origins of 

humankind would be traced back to Africa because that’s where the 

great apes live. South Africans, and Joburgers in particular, don’t have far 

to go to take a stroll into life millions of years ago... so long as they are 

mindful of hyenas and porcupines. 

No one knows what still lies hidden in the rocks of the Sterkfontein Caves 

and other sites. The World Heritage Site status the area enjoys ensures 

that what is deep within its core will be protected and explored forever. 

Courtesy: SouthAfrica.info

Campfire Academy 

Wildlife Conservation Experience 

Based in Limpopo's Big 5 Greater Kruger National Park Campfire Academy’s 

two week Wildlife Conservation Experience will put you in touch with 

South African nature, giving you a unique and fun experience! 

The 2 week package includes the following excursions with qualified tour guides: 

a two-day trip in the world-famous Kruger National Park, interactive visits to a wildlife 

rehabilitation centre and a reptile park, a mountain hike in the Blyde Canyon, a tour of a local 

village and the best pancakes in the shade of a 2,000 year old baobab tree! 

Also included is wi-fi internet access, bush walks and game drives with professional 

nature guides, practical and oral presentations, accommodation and three meals a day! 

Arrive by flight into Hoedspruit's Eastgate Airport or take a shuttle transfer from OR Tambo 

Airport to Hoedspruit town. Pick-up and drop-off from Hoedspruit town or Eastgate Airport 

is also included in the price! 

Cost per person: $1180.00 USD / R18,000.00 ZAR 

To make a booking or to request more information 

contact info@campfireacademy.co.za or call Brass on (+27) 72 818 6307 

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NORTH COAST 

JEWEL OF THE ZULU KINGDOM 

Over 100 kilometers of the 

glorious KwaZulu Natal coastline 

make up the North Coast, this 

area is of scenic splendor. From 

Zimbali North of Durban, to 

the Amatikulu River. Pristine 

beaches are washed by the 

warm Indian Ocean. Explore this 

natural playground of coastal 

forests, rolling green hills and rich 

hinterland. 

There is a diverse range of accommodation with several jewels in the 

royal crown. There are luxury 5 star hotels that offer a warm African 

welcome, superb service and facilities to rival the best in the world. 

Take pleasure in the elegance and luxury of international style, in an 

intoxicating tropical environment. Affordable accommodation options 

include comfortable B&B’s, caravan parks and camp sites at the water’s 

edge. 

Tourists can relive the adventures of the Anglo –Boer and Anglo-Zulu 

wars at Fort Pearson and Fort Ternados. 

Year-round warm weather provides the perfect backdrop for outdoor 

activities. Ballito’s beach break attract top professional surfers to 

contests like The Ballito Pro 

The North Coast has an eatery to suit every pallet. We take our food 

quite seriously and the sheer number and range of restaurants in the 

area bears testament to this. Also look for those quaint, artisan style 

cafes and food outlets where you will find treats not on any regular 

restaurant menu, taste and savor. 

Coastal holidays are all about beaches and we have some of the finest 

on the coast. From fun activities to lazing and relaxing on the sandy 

stretches we have a beach to satisfy the entire family, each with its 

own unique features. 

The North Coast is also home to some of the top golf courses in the 

country, these include Zimbali, Umhlali, Princes Grant and Simbithi. 

The North Coast is jam-packed with events throughout the year, so 

squeeze every drop of fun out of your visit. If adventure is your game, 

there’s a long list of thrilling activities to get your blood racing. 

There is nothing quite as enjoyable as sweet, ripe strawberries and 

sticky fingers, and this is what you will find on strawberry picking 

Saturdays at the North Coast’s only, very popular, Cappeny Estate 

Strawberry Farm. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday with your family. 

Cappeny Strawberry Farm is just a short drive from Durban, and an 

even shorter drive from Ballito. 

For more information please feel free to visit 

www.northcoast.org.za or contact 0329461256. 


SANPARKS 

CAPE REGION 

The five South African National Parks in the Cape Region, Agulhas, Bontebok, Table Mountain,Tankwa and West Coast are ideal 

getaways for anyone wanting to get closer to nature while being within easy reach of Cape Town. 

Below you’ll find some information on each of these Parks. 

Agulhas National Park 

The southernmost tip of Africa, official meeting place of the 

Atlantic and Indian oceans, is a place of rugged beauty with rich 

cultural and natural heritage. Many national monuments are 

found in the area, such as the historic Cape Agulhas Lighthouse. 

Tel: 028 435 6078 

E-mail: agulhasinfo@sanparks.org 

Website: www.sanparks.org/parks/agulhas or www.sanparks.mobi/parks/ 

agulhas 

Coordinates: S 34° 49’58” E 20° 00’12” 

Bontebok National Park 

Bontebok National Park, just outside the historic town of 

Swellendam, lies at the foot of the majestic Langeberg 

Mountains and is bordered by the winding Breede River. The 

Park is home to over 200 Bontebok and many other animals 

including the Red Hartebeest and Grey Rhebok. Although 

the smallest of SA’s 22 National Parks, it is by no means less 

diverse 

Tel: 028 514 2735, E-mail: bontebok@sanparks.org 

Website: www.sanparks.org/parks/bontebok or www.sanparks.mobi/parks/ 

bontebok 

Coordinates: S 34 04’ 33.7” E 20 27’ 19.3” 

Tankwa National Park 

Nestled within the succulent Karoo Biome, Tankwa National 

Park is home to rare and endangered 

plant species, rich endemic birdlife and diverse landscapes that 

are bound to take your breath away. 

Tankwa’s tranquillity is one that must be experienced firsthand, 

as words simply do not suffice. 

Tel: 027 341 1927, E-mail: tankwa@sanparks.org 

Website: www.sanparks.org/parks/tankwa or www.sanparks.mobi/parks/ 

tankwa 

Coordinates: S32°14’27.9” E20°05’44.5” 

West Coast National Park 

The unique and diverse habitats of the Langebaan Lagoon and 

its salt marshes and wetlands, the 

granitic islands of Saldanha Bay with its large breeding 

populations of seabirds, the varied rocky and 

sandy shores of the coastal strip, the parabolic coastal dune 

fields and the terrestrial lowland fynbos 

communities on calcareous soils form the current extent - 

some 32 000 ha - of the West Coast 

National Park. 

Tel: 022 772 2144, Email: westcoast@sanparks.org 

Website: www.sanparks.org/parks/west_coast or www.sanparks.mobi/parks/ 

west_coast 

Coordinates: S 33 11’ 37.9”E 18 07’ 33.1” 

Boulders Penguin Colony, Table Mountain National 

Park 

Nestled in a sheltered cove between Simon’s Town and Cape 

Point, Boulders has become world 

famous for its thriving colony of African Penguins and 

magnificent wind sheltered, safe beaches. 

Tel: 021 786 2329, Email: tablemountain@sanparks.org 

Website: www.sanparks.org/parks/table_mountain or www.sanparks.mobi/ 

parks/table_mountain 

Coordinates: S 18.44801 E -34.13193 

Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point, Table Mountain 

National Park 

Situated at the junction of two of earth’s most contrasting 

water masses - the cold 

Benguela current on the West Coast and the warm Agulhas 

current on the East Coast - the Cape 

of Good Hope is popularly perceived as the meeting point of 

the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. 

Geographically, however, the Indian Ocean joins the Atlantic 

Ocean at Agulhas National Park. 

Tel: 021 780 9204, Email: tablemountain@sanparks.org 

Website: www.sanparks.org/parks/table_mountain or www.sanparks.mobi/ 

parks/table_mountain 

Coordinates: S 18.49654 E -34.35611 



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Shekinah Prosper Guest Farm and 

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Shekinah Prosper Guest Farm and Wedding Venue 

Nestled in the lush North-West Province’s bushveld region, between 

the quaint little towns of Swartruggens and Koster and a mere 50 

kilometres from the bustling platinum city of Rustenburg and a 

comfortable one and a half hours drive from Johannesburg, lies 

this beautiful wedding venue and guest farm with its own dam and 

a variety of bird, small animal and tree species. Shekinah Prosper 

Guest Farm is the ideal dream wedding venue for nature lovers 

and city slickers alike and perfect for those who enjoy solitude and 

peacefulness. 

For more information contact: Kobus Pretorius on 082 896 9328 or 

visit the website on www.prosperguestfarm.co.za 


Florence Farm 

A French-inspired, countryside wedding venue that offers a fairytalelike 

forest church, a charming stone chapel, Mooi Nooi bridal suite, 

and lovely amenities for the groom and bridal parties. It caters for 

weddings of between 80-250 guests and is situated on the N17, just 

5km outside Chrissiesmeer, towards the Kruger National Park and 

Swaziland. 

Florence Farm offers a weekend celebration with a braai on the 

Friday night, breakfast together as a group, games and more on 

Saturday morning, followed by a ceremony to remember. Florence 

Farm has created a one stop venue, a fairy tale forest, a renaissance 

chapel, a venue hall beyond comparison in an old milk shed with its 

old world charm, and a twist of French vintage interior. 

They offer accommodation for 60 guests, a place for the girls to 

unwind and for the groom and his men, a “man cave” to get dressed. 

For more information call: 082 804 1771 

www.florence.co.za 

info@florence.co.za

Makiti Lodge 

Nestled in the secluded Kromdraai Valley and built on a 50 hectare estate, lies this beautiful and exclusive venue in one of South Africa’s well-known 

world heritage sites. The river meanders under big old trees and majestic cliffs that form the backdrop of the beautifully landscaped gardens. At 

Makiti you can choose between 3 exclusive wedding venues, Ballroom, Sunset or Ennyani. 

Each venue has its own honeymoon suite, chapel, reception room, parking area as well as its own beautiful fairytale garden that stretches down to 

the river. 

To contact Makiti Lodge call: 011 662 4904/5/6 or visit the website on www.makiti.co.za or mail them directly on info@makiti.co.za 

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There are few places in the western world 

that are more Muslim friendly than 

South Africa. In fact, South Africa ranks 

no.4 in Crescentrating’s list of non OIC 

(Organization of Islamic Cooperation) 

countries. The multicultural nature of 

the country has facilitated integration 

and understanding of the many 

different cultures and races. The Muslim 

community forms an integral part of 

South Africa’s cultural diversity. This integration has given rise to many 

important sites for Muslims especially in Cape Town. Muslim saints 

are buried at several important locations around the Cape known as 

Kramats and the Bo Kaap offers tourists a look into the Cape Malay 

history and a visual feast for the eyes and the palate. Mosques are 

easily found in major cities all over the country and Halaal food is 

readily available in most centres. For travellers to South Africa with 

halaal requirements, a new website has made it even easier. 

Enter Hungry for Halaal, the first website of its kind in South Africa 

that focuses on Muslim-friendly tourism for both South African locals 

and tourists. It serves the traveller looking for Halaal places to eat out, 

Muslim-friendly travel options such as accommodation and products 

and services. It offers first hand, quality reviews as well as user reviews 

and ratings. Each listing also features a map and can give you directions 

on how to get there from your current location, a very useful tool for 

tourists needing to get around. An image gallery gives you a good idea 

of what you can expect from each venue. 

The easy to use filters allow you to search within categories such as 

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save it to your home screen and it’s always in your pocket. 

In addition, the website has a blog section where useful information 

can be found, such as the latest restaurant specials, which airports in 

the country have Muslim friendly prayer and ablution facilities, best 

breakfast spots, halaal substitutes in cooking and baking, recipes and 

much more. 

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visit www.hungryforhalaal.co.za to take the search and hassle out 

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MZANZI FOOD 

PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN RECIPES 

4 tsp (20 ml) butter 

2 cardamom pods, slightly bruised 

3 cinnamon sticks 

4 lokshen balls or 1 C (250 ml) vermicelli, crushed 

¼ C (60 ml) sago, soaked in water 

4 C (1 litre) full-cream milk 

1 Tbsp (15 ml) rose-water 

¼ tsp (1.25 ml) almond essence 

½ C (125 ml) sugar 

2 Tbsp (30 ml) toasted flaked almonds for garnish 

1. Melt the butter over medium heat and add the cardamom pods 

and cinnamon sticks. 

2. Once the spices start releasing their aromas and the butter is about 

to sizzle, add the crushed lokshen or vermicelli. 

3. Brown slightly for about 10 minutes, stirring continuously. 

4. Add the drained sago, milk, rose-water and almond essence and 

simmer for at least 15–20 minutes or until the sago is translucent and 

the boeber has thickened slightly. 

5. Add the sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Do a taste test 

at this stage, as additional sugar may be required. 

6. Bring the heat down to a lower setting and allow the boeber to 

cook, covered, for a further 15 minutes. 

7. Remove from the heat once the boeber has thickened and garnish 

with toasted flaked almonds before serving. 

Foodie Cariema Isaacs brings you delicious and belly- warming Cape 

Malay Flavours inspired by her childhood growing up in the beautiful 

Bo-Kaap in the Cape. 

Extracted from My Cape Malay Kitchen by Cariema Isaacs (Struik 

Lifestyle) 

Photograph: © Penguin Random House / Nigel Deary 

Notes: Other variations include sultanas and coconut. 

Bruising the cardamom pods slightly releases more flavour, which will 

infuse the milk. 

It’s important to cook all the ingredients over a medium heat. 

Anything higher and the butter and vermicelli are likely to burn. 

Boeber - Serves 6-8 

Boeber originates from Indonesia, where it is known as burbur. The 

Indonesian version is much thicker than the Cape Malay boeber and is 

eaten as a breakfast porridge. The Cape Malay boeber is a silky sweet, 

warm milky drink, which contains sago and vermicelli, is laced with rosewater 

and garnished with slivers of almonds. Boeber is really only served 

during Ramadan and in most Cape Malay households is served on the 

15th night to signify the halfway mark of the fast. 


Cape Malay Roti – Serves 6-8, 

depending on the size 

My mom taught me how to make roti and when it came to roti 

ingredients, she refused to skimp on the butter used for this recipe. As a 

little girl, I would happily sit in the centre of the kitchen floor, munching 

on a warm roti while watching her fry up the rest. My lips and cheeks 

would be covered in roti flakes and my little hands would glisten with 

traces of the ghee! 

For the oil and butter mixture (ghee) 

150 g butter 

¾ C (180 ml) vegetable, canola or sunflower oil 

For the dough 

3 C (750 ml) cake flour 

½ C (125 ml) self-raising flour 

1 tsp (5 ml) salt 

3 Tbsp (45 ml) butter, at room temperature 

1 C (250 ml) boiling water, cooled slightly 

Preparing the ghee 

Place the butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave oven. Once 

melted, stir in the oil and then set aside. 

Preparing the dough 

Step 1 

1. Place the flours, salt, butter and warm water into a mixing bowl 

and use the handle or back of a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients 

together. 

2. The flour will cool the water and make it easier for you to work with 

using your hands to mix and knead the dough. 

3. You should have a very sticky dough. In fact, it is ideal to have the 

dough moist because you can always add additional flour to get it to 

the consistency that you require. 

4. Knead the dough to form a fairly soft and pliable texture. 

5. Use a pastry brush to grease a bowl with the ghee before placing the 

warm dough in the bowl. 

6. Cover this with plastic wrap and set aside for at least 20–30 minutes. 

Step 2 

1. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface and roll it to resemble 

a thick log (4–5 cm thick should do). Use a sharp knife to cut the dough 

into 6–8 even portions. 

2. In the meantime, rub a little oil onto your hands. Take the dough balls 

and very lightly coat them with ghee, using your hands. This assists with 

keeping the dough balls moist. 

Step 3 

1. Use a rolling pin and roll out one of the dough balls into a thin circle. 

Try and get the layer of dough rolled out as thinly as possible. 

2. Dip the pastry brush into the ghee and spread it generously over the 

flat layer of dough. 

Step 4 

1. Take the one end of the dough and roll it up to form a thin rope. 

2. Simply take the ends of the dough rope and ever so gently, lift and 

tap it on the surface you are working on. Stretch it a little as you are 

tapping it against the work surface, thus making it more pliable. 

3. Lay the dough rope back onto the working surface. 

Step 5 

1. We’re getting ready now to form the S-shape of the roti. Roll up 

the ends of the dough rope, one side clockwise and the other anticlockwise. 

Once they meet to form the ‘S’, fold one half of the ‘S’ (either 

top or bottom)flat on top of the other. 

2. The dough should now resemble a moist and round spiralling disc. 

Place this on a glass plate and repeat with the rest of the dough balls. 

3. Cover the raw roti balls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 

hour before frying. 

Step 6 

1. Heat a pan or roti skillet over high to medium heat and brush the 

surface with ghee. 

2. Roll out the roti discs to about 20 cm in diameter or to the size of a 

smallish dinner plate. 

3. Place the roti in the pan and brush lightly with ghee, then flip it over 

after 2-3 minutes. Repeat this step once or twice or until the roti is 

golden and partially crisp. Remember to brush lightly with ghee every 

time you flip the roti. 

Step 7 

1. Remove the pan and lay the the roti on a flat surface. Bring the edges 

together with your palms like you’re gently scrunching or wrinkling the 

roti to fluff it up. 

2. Place on a serving plate and serve with hot curry. 


A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM MR. MANDELA 

16 March 2005 

To Whom It May Concern: 

The Nelson Mandela Museum is a not for profit institution 

established by the government of South Africa as part of a 

portfolio of legacy projects that seek to transform the 

heritage landscape from our apartheid past. At the same 

time, it is a resource for promoting economic development 

throughout tourism in an impoverished region of the 

country. This is the region in which I was born and grew up. 

I was privileged to open the Museum five years ago, and 

continue to take a close personal interest in its work. In our 

view it is working hard to give substance to its vision of 

becoming “a living museum… that embraces development 

and inspires people through education, culture and 

tourism.” 

We would encourage and value any assistance which you 

are in a position to give to the Museum. 

I thank you. 

T +27(0)47 532 5110 | F +27(47)532 3345 | e-mail: tours@nelsonmandelamuseum.org.za 

www.nelsonmandelamuseum.org.za.

NELSON MANDELA 

MUSEUM 

In the Eastern Cape heartland, there 

lies a small village town of Mthatha, a 

hometown to Nelson Mandela Museum, 

located at an ancient building that stood 

the test of time, from the colonial times, 

homeland state to a democratic country. 

The four year closure of Nelson Mandela 

Museum’s Bhunga building paved way for a 

complete refurbishment that would see this 

historic building meeting international museum and heritage 

standards; on the 18 of July 2016, Nelson Mandela Museum 

Bhunga building will be reopened to the public. 

Nelson Mandela Museum’s Bhunga Building has become 

a national and international symbol for viewing incredible 

collection of gems bestowed upon the first democratically 

elected president of the republic of South Africa Mr Nelson 

Mandela by institutions, families, statesman, King and queens, 

and ordinary people from the world over. 

The renovated Nelson Mandela Museum will consists of cubicles 

showcasing gifts donated to Nelson Mandela, a reference 

library, multi media Centre, children’s room, amphitheatre, 

exhibition halls (upbringing, activists, guerilla, political prisoner, 

negotiator, president, retirement), orientation centre and 

administration block. 

The Bhunga Building is the main site of the Nelson Mandela 

Museum. It celebrates the life of an extraordinary man, Nelson 

Mandela, who made a significant contribution to the liberation 

of the people of South Africa, and who also advocated for peace 

and human rights in the whole world. Through his sacrifice, 

South Africa narrates an emotional but triumphed story of the 

road to democracy is told. 

The Nelson Mandela Museum was established on 11 February 

2000 on three sites; Mvezo which is the birth site, The Nelson 

Mandela Youth and Heritage Centre in Qunu which is an 

interactive educational centre that runs structured youth 

programmes, which embed Nelson Mandela’s values, and the 

Bhunga Building in town. 

Nelson Mandela Museum offers various 

guided tour options that are customized to 

suite visitor’s needs. Visitors can enjoy a one 

and a half hour tour through interactive guided 

tours at the Bhunga Building, follow Nelson 

Mandela’s footprints in Qunu for a half day 

through guided interactive tours of various 

sites that are associated to Nelson Mandela 

around the village such as; the ruins of the 

school where Rholihlahla Mandela was named Nelson, the 

sliding stone where he enjoyed one of his favourate games with 

his friend, the old family cemetery where his parents and sister 

are buried, the church where he was first christened etc. The 

gravesite where Nelson Mandela is buried is not yet accessible 

to the public. Visitors can view the gravesite and the residence 

from a distance. 

A full day tour covers the museum three sites and Mqhekezweni 

where Nelson Mandela was raised by his Uncle Regent 

Jongintaba Mtirara, after Madiba’s father had passed on. The 

full day tour end at the University of Forthare, having covered 

all other core sites such as Clarkbury, Healdtown. 

The Nelson Mandela Museum is situated along N2 that joins 

major cities Durban and Cape Town. Direct flights between 

O.R.Tambo in Johannesburg and Mthatha Airport are available 

twice daily. Flights from Cape Town via East London are available 

five times daily. Major car hire companies are available at the 

Mthatha and East London Airport. 

Mthatha is 235 km from East London. 

The museum is a gate - way to various tourism destinations 

within the wild coast with only 80km from major popular 

resorts and attractions such as Port St Johns, Coffee Bay and 

the Drakensburg. 

It will open daily between 8h30 and 4h30. After hours tours will 

be accepted if made two weeks or more in advance. 


UNDERGROUND 

TUNNEL TOURS 

It is 7h50 and we are standing in front of the Darling Street 

gate leading into the Castle of Good Hope. The gates are 

locked and our guide, Dwain Esterhuizen, says that we are 

waiting for the soldiers to unlock them that we can park 

our cars inside. The parking area is manned by military 

staff at all times we are told. 

08h00 the gates are open and 12 of us board a very neat 

silver Toyota Quantum. Although our spirits are high 

and a tangible sense of excitement is bubbling in the 

conversations there is look of uncertainty on everyone’s 

faces – no one really knows what to expect. We have all read the 

reviews and have formulated a story in our minds, but what is Cape 

Town’s Secret Tunnel Tours really all about? The one question in 

everyones minds is what do these secret tunnels hide? 

Dwain calls everyone together and explains how the tour will unfold 

before asking everyone to board the Quantum. As is common with 

these types of adventure-style activities we sign an indemnity form 

with our name and signature. 

During our short 10 minute drive Dwain explains that the Camissa 

Tunnel Tour came about spontaneously when the tunnel was used 

for a team building exercise in 2002. It was so well received that it 

evolved into the tour it is today. The tour is run by Figure of 8 which 

specialises in team activities. 

Driving into the Deer Park forested area we arrive at the start of 

the tour and are greeted by Caron Von Zeil. Caron’s spent the 

past decade pouring over the topic of water in the greater Cape 

Metropole, having started the process with her master’s degree in 

Environmental Planning and Landscape Architecture. Her passion 

for the topic is contagious and I cannot help but be riveted by what 

she has to say. 

She sketches a very clear picture of the importance and relevance 

that the water systems have had on local communities for 

centuries. Our surroundings were originally named “place of 

sweet waters” by the Khoi Khoi is still rich in this natural resource. 

Caron highlights that in 1895 Cape Town had street lights – before 

London – and these lights were powered by water generating 

hydroelectricity. 

For the next two hours we walk at a very easy pace through the 


“...Again we stop, this time to switch off our 

headlights – it’s amazing how quite it is in the 

‘middle’ of the city...” 

forested area exploring old ruins dating back to the Cape’s earliest 

settlers, and they are all connected to the water. Caron says “we are 

all water”. The pathways on which the tour is lead are meticulously 

maintained by CapeNature and the natural scenery is as beautiful 

as Cape Town. 

Almost 3 hours since meeting in the Castle parking we arrive to 

be standing in front of an open manhole that is cordoned off by 

large orange traffic cones and flags. Our gumboots are lined up 

and headlamps waiting to be handed out. A whole new team of 

guides are waiting on us. With a farewell Caron hands us over to 

Dwain and the Figure of 8 team. The guides are vibey and try to 

get the group to do a gumboot dance; the group is focused on the 

manhole. After a quick safety briefing we are carefully led into the 

tunnel – 10 of us to each guide. 

The tunnel is surprisingly clean of litter and critters. The guides 

point out that we have just entered the newest part of the 

tunnel that is 1.6 meters’ high and made of cast concrete. Due 

to the height of the tunnel we walk slightly bent forward for 

approximately 15 minutes before the tunnel transitions from 

concrete to red faced bricks. This portion of the tunnel dates 

back to the British occupation, built to channel the area’s sweet 

water from mountains springs to the settlers on the shores. Our 

guide points out that the bricks resemble the red bricks used by 

the British construction works on the Castle. These bricks are 

said to have been brought over as ballast for empty ships. When 

arriving in Cape Town harbor the bricks were replaced by cargo and 

incorporated into the construction of local infrastructure. We are 

shown bricks displaying a stamp belonging to the British company 

Joseph Hamblet’s West Bromwich brickworks. The company was 

active from the mid 1800’s and closed during WW2. This family run 

company was renowned for their Blue Bricks which are reputed to 

be the “Victorian equivalent to reinforced concrete” (1). 

We are shown several other features as we make our way through 

the 2km stretch of tunnel. The guide stops to point out on a map 

accompanied by images where we are in relation to the world 

above. At one point we are not far from Parliament. The guides 

are entertaining without being overly familiar. Again we stop, this 

time to switch off our headlights – it’s amazing how quite it is in the 


‘middle’ of the city. 

The tunnel tour takes us 75 minutes before we reach the end. 

The walking is slightly awkward due to walking in a tunnel that 

is cylindrical. Although you feel it on your hips and gluets after a 

while you get into a walking rhythm and before you know it’s over. 

The www.fo8.co.za website does warn that a certain level of fitness 

is advised. 

The guide points out a light at the furthest end of the tunnel and 

says that is where we will exit. We arrive at the foot of a ladder that 

has been inserted through the manhole – we are at the bottom 

and the rest of the Figure of 8 team is waiting with hand towels, 

refreshments and our belongings on the lawns. We exit to a sunny 

world and a beautiful view of Table Mountain, everyone relaxes 

on the lawns before we depart on our separate ways. We’re joking 

and laughing as we reminisce on the morning’s experience. Our 

cars are parked a 2-minute walk from the tunnel exit. 

I can’t help thinking to myself how much of Cape Town is hidden 

right under our noses. I am moved at the passion of the people 

presenting the tour and feel contemplative on the topic. 

The question that remains in my mind after the tour is would all this 

water still end up in the ocean if the tunnels were not so secret? 

References: 

1) Hamblet’s famous blue bricks. 2014. Swindon History. 

Available: 

http://swindonhistory.blogspot.co.za/2014/09/hambletsfamous-blue-bricks.html 


GHOST WALKS 

EXPLORE SIMON’S TOWN, THE MOST 

HAUNTED VILLAGE IN SOUTH AFRICA 

Fancy something different on a cold 

winter evening? Explore Simon’s Town, 

the most haunted village in South Africa 

with the unique Ghost Walks. 

The Ghost Walks were started in 

Simon’s Town in October 2015 and to 

date, have had around 700 guests take 

part in these unique walks. 

Simon’s Town is the third oldest village 

in South Africa, and by far, the most haunted. What better way 

to explore this famous town, from a different angle, by going 

on a unique and one-of-a-kind Ghost Walk! The Ghost Walks 

start at six on Fridays and Saturdays from Jubilee Square. You 

will walk the historic mile with your guide, while they tell you 

about some events key to the shaping of South Africa. They 

point out and explain various haunts, both current and historic, 

throughout the village, ending with a meander through the 

Old Burial Grounds at the end, where they will point out and 

explain some historical burial sites of interest. 

They cover hauntings such as haunted hotels, pubs, hospitals, 

schools, an old rectory, places of worship and old navy 

buildings. Baby killers, mass murderers, concentration camp 

deaths, mysterious ladies and appearances around the village 

and strange phenomena are discussed! 

This well researched Ghost meander lasts about two hours and 

the cost is R70pp and R50 for kids. A “meal included” option is 

also available at R150pp and R100pp for kids. 

Look out for the winter holiday programme with various 

kids activities, for example, a Daytime Historic Ghost Walk, a 

Historic “Just Nuisance” treasure hunt through the village with 

some great prizes, some beach activities, a visit to the famous 

penguins and a lot more. The cost is R100 per child and includes 

snacks. There is also a Historic Cannon Tour in the pipeline from 

R150 pp and guests will get to visit various cannon sites around 

Simon’s Town and also visit the gravesite of Just Nuisance on 

the mountain. For R950pp, you can book an overnight package 

at the Lord Nelson Inn which includes a Ghost Walk, supper and 

breakfast and a trip to the Labyrinth in Glencairn, or a Cannon 

Tour. 

Bookings essential. For more information contact Andre on 076 

190 4081 or drop him an e-mail at andreswalks@gmail.com. 



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THE GREAT 

KAROO 

From the pure silence of a sheep farm to the bustle of a book 

festival, from a traditional sunday lunch in a victorian-era town 

to a strictly non-traditional saturday night cabaret, and from a 

daisy extravaganza to a dance in the dust, the great karoo offers 

a grand, if offbeat, south african overland experience. 

Spanning nearly 400 000km2 

in the geographic midriff 

of South Africa, the Great 

Karoo must be one of the 

quietest places on Earth. 

It is a place of immense 

spaces, wide-angle horizons, 

craggy mountain ranges, 

conical hills, an ancient inland 

seabed, and a sky so big that 

at night it feels like you can 

touch the stars. 

The Great Karoo stands 

proudly with other desert tourism regions like the Australian 

Outback and Arizona and New Mexico in the United States, 

and makes for a memorable road-trip. 

It seems you could travel for months in and about the towns 

of the Great Karoo and have a different experience in each 

one. 

Watch a sunset thunderhead gathering over the village of 

Aberdeen after a blazing hot midsummer’s day and toast 

life on the open road. 

Stand still in the Matjiesfontein military graveyard and try to 

hear the strains of the lone Highland piper who is said to be 

playing Scotland the Brave for all time. 

Head for the mountain settlement of Nieu Bethesda in 

winter time (May to August) and hunker down with a Karoo 

Ale at the Sneeuberg Brewery. 


Share a traditional Karoo supper in the Victoria Manor Hotel 

in Cradock, where you can also watch the supremely fit canoe 

paddlers compete in the Fish River Canoe Marathon. 

Go on a book safari in the Northern Cape town of Richmond, 

where the printed word still rules. 

Stride the streets of Colesberg on a walking tour of this 

Victorian-era town and venture out on the Gariep Route, 

staying over at the most eccentrically stylish hotel in the region. 

Enjoy a Saturday night cabaret in the Karoo Theatrical Hotel 

outside the mohair town of Steytlerville, and be entertained 

by a concert pianist and an exotic singer named Dame Layla 

Lamborghini. 

Sit with astronomers on a hill outside Sutherland, home of 

the Southern African Large Telescope, and relish the heavens 

above. 

Visit the seven radio dishes out at the Square Kilometre Array 

near Carnarvon and imagine the day when more than 2 500 

of these wonderful techno-beasts will be swaying in unison, 

listening to the universe. 

Hear all about the endangered riverine rabbit in Loxton, join 

the Nama Riel dancers at the Williston Festival in the Upper 

Karoo, and drive to Calvinia to catch the seasonal display of 

spring daisies, perhaps the greatest free show on Earth. 

Have a sundowner with your favourite person at a spot 

overlooking Graaff-Reinet and the Valley of Desolation, giving 

you an eagle’s-eye view of the vastness of the Karoo. 

Go fossil-fossicking in the Karoo National Park outside Beaufort 

West and antique-chasing in a specialty store in Willowmore 

before entering the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area, famous 

for its mountainous, rugged terrain and adventure tourism 

activities. 

Enjoy Prince Albert, gateway to the Great Karoo, at Olive Festival 

time and listen to the happy gurgle of the water furrows as you 

sit on your stoep (verandah) on a warm summer’s evening. 

And then turn your car around, grab the road map and choose 

a different route all together. 

Courtesy: www.southafrica.net 


KAROO VIEW 

ACCOMMODATION in PRINCE ALBERT, 

CENTRAL KAROO 

Our luxurious self-catering accommodation includes healthy breakfast supplies 

and fresh farm milk. We are situated just 350m off the main street of the village 

of Prince Albert and offer you beautiful views of the Swartberg and Karoo 

plains, peace, and tranquillity, sunrises, sunsets, clear starry nights, birding, 

nature, cycling, hiking and the convenience of being able to walk to the village. 

Our accommodation is beautifully furnished providing you with all your home 

from home comforts, married with luxury and attention to detail. There is 

a choice of either of our 4 Karoo View Cottages or our Karoo View 

three-bedroom house, lovely for singles, couples, friends and families. 

• 2 Cottages have been endorsed as wheelchair-friendly 

• Air-conditioners with heating and cooling 

• Large Karoo fireplaces including basket of firewood 

• Boma and braai areas, fully stocked with firewood and Blitz 

• Plunge pool and private pool 

• Safe, secure, undercover, off-street parking right at your front door 

• Full-sized, fully equipped kitchens 

• En-suite bathrooms with a choice of shower or bath 

• TVs with DStv hospitality package, including all sports channels 

• Free unlimited WiFi 

• Daily servicing at no additional charge 

• Health breakfast supplies replenished daily 

• Rates from R425pppns – R695pppns for adults 

• You are welcome for one night or more, as well as children. 

Socialised pets by prior arrangement. 

Please visit www.karooview.co.za, email: julie@karooview.co.za or call 

+27 (0)23 541 1929 or +27 (0)82 882 5342 

Julie and Richard look forward to sharing their true Karoo destination with you – the name says it all.

Trading Hours : Monday – Friday 09H00 – 17H00 | Weekends & Public Holidays 09H00 – 15H00 

Part Funded 

The Moruleng Cultural Precinct is a 21st century museum space that celebrates the cultural history of 

the Bakgatla-Ba-Kgafela. Itʼs a first of its kind community based museum to be developed. A highly 

conceptual and an immersive space that stimulates the creative and critical thinking of visitors. 

Conference Room 

Wedding venue 

Boardroom 

Amphitheater 

Wedding photo-shoot 

Cultural Museum 

Exhibition 

Coffee Shop 

Craft Shop 

Traditional Food Tasting 

Stage & sound 

Marimba 

Cultural Dance 

Interactive Drumming 

Bicycle Village Tour 

CONTACT DETAILS: 

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AFFORDABLE 

CAPE TOWN 

On a budget? No need to break the bank to 

experience the beautiful Mother City. Check out 

some of the most exciting and affordable ways to 

explore this amazing city. 

Relive history at Groot Constantia 

The oldest wine estate in Cape Town, Groot Constantia is 

steeped in history. This farm boasts fine examples of Dutch 

architecture and has been producing wine without interruption 

since 1685. Amble around the leafy grounds, do some trail 

running or take in some wine tasting. There’s an Iziko Museum 

on site and if you get hungry, the farm has two restaurants to 

choose from. 

www.grootconstantia.co.za 

Take the Newlands Brewery tour 

A national heritage site, the Newlands Brewery dates back to 

the early 1800s and offers visitors a wealth of history. Take in 

its fascinating story and learn about how the brewery makes 

its eight famous beers on a fun tour around the establishment. 

The tour includes a beer tasting stop and two complimentary 

drinks. 

www.newlandsbrewery.co.za 

Enjoy Green Point Urban Park 

A unique space in the middle of an urban environment, the 

Green Point Urban Park is a fantastic, family-friendly destination 

for a picnic, walk, run or simply for lazing around. There is an 

outdoor gym, a play park, adventure park and 

outdoor labyrinth. 

www.gprra.co.za/green-point-urban-park.html 

Gather for the moonlight mass 

At every full moon, cyclists − professional and social − gather 

under the Cape Town skies for a casual night ride starting at the 

Green Point Circle around 9pm. This event began as a way of 

raising awareness around cycling safety and is now a must-do 

social activity in the Mother City. 

www.moonlightmass.co.za 

Go Wild In Helderberg Nature Reserve 

The beautiful Helderberg Nature Reserve is located in Somerset 

West and stretches as far as the Helderberg Mountain’s 

cliff faces. Inside, you will find the Guinea gift shop, a plant 

herbarium, an environmental education centre, a picnic spot, 

children’s play area and jungle gym, as well as bird watching, 

hiking trails and walking trails. 

www.helderbergnaturereserve.co.za 

Explore Silvermine Nature Reserve 

Situated within the gorgeous Table Mountain National Park, 

Silvermine Nature Reserve offers a wide choice of activities 

and numerous outstanding views. There are braai (barbeque) 

spots available during winter along with picnic areas, hiking 

trails, sandstone cave systems and rock climbing routes. A short 

drive away from the city centre, the reserve is an important 

conservation area for indigenous plants. It’s also a popular spot 

for bird-watching and mountain biking. 

www.capetown.travel/attractions/entry/ 

Silvermine_Nature_Reserve 

Indulge In Some Honest Chocolate 

This Wale Street-based coffee and chocolate shop is the perfect 

place for chocolate hand made from raw ingredients and 


organic Ecuadorian cacao. With no preservatives or artificial 

flavouring, it is also dairy-free. Enjoy an excellent cup of coffee 

with an delicious slice of cake (glutenfree available) or purchase 

some of the delicious products. A favourite is the banana bread 

bunny chow − a banana bread mini-loaf filled with macadamia 

chocolate spread and ice cream. 

www.honestchocolate.co.za 

Ride A Camel In Kommetjie 

Imhoff Farm in Kommetjie is the only place in Cape Town where 

you’ll have the unique opportunity of riding a camel. Kids just 

love sitting about two metres up on the camel’s hump while 

strolling around the courtyard. The interesting range of shops 

inside Imhoff Farm is another good reason to make this trip. 

www.imhofffarm.co.za 

Experience Kirstenbosch National 

Botanical Garden 

Kirstenbosch’s rolling greens, vivid splashes of floral colour, 

secluded streams and winding paths certainly make for a 

memorable visit. Take a treetop walk along the Boomslang 

(tree snake) walkway, picnic under a shady tree and make sure 

not to miss the exquisite Sculpture Garden. Kirstenbosch’s 

annual Summer Sunset Concerts between November and April 

are hugely popular. 

www.sanbi.org/gardens/kirstenbosch 

Ride A Southern Line Train 

The Southern Line rail route stretches between Cape Town city 

centre and Simon’s Town and offers a relaxing way to see the 

city’s spectacular scenery. Stop at Muizenberg for a surf; hop 

off at Kalk Bay for fish and chips; disembark at Simon’s Town for 

a trip to see the Boulders Bay penguins. 

www.capemetrorail.co.za/Timetables.html 

Spot Hippos And Birds At Rondevlei 

Nature Reserve 

Located in the Cape Town suburb of Grassy Park, Rondevlei 

Nature Reserve is a hidden treasure. Home to around 256 

species of indigenous plants, it covers 290 hectares and has a 

museum, a network of footpaths, viewing towers and several 

bird hides. It is also home to hippopotami along with 20 other 

mammal species. 


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Climb Slangkoppunt Lighthouse 

Standing on the South Peninsula coast, Slangkoppunt – or 

Snake Head Point – lighthouse is the tallest cast iron lighthouse 

in South Africa. Its internal spiral staircase rises 100 feet from 

ground to balcony. Take a tour of this landmark and learn some 

fascinating facts along the way. 


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Stroll Through The Company’s Garden 

It was planted by the Dutch East India Company in 1652 to 

produce fresh fruit and vegetables for ships sailing the spice 

trade route between Europe and the East Indies via Cape Town. 

Today, the Company’s Garden is home to the oldest cultivated 

pear tree in South Africa, said to have been planted in 1652; a 

rose garden built in 1929; an aviary with a variety of birds and 

many other fascinating landmarks. Well worth a visit! 


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Take A Free Guided Walk At The V&A 

Waterfront 

The V&A Waterfront has a rich and varied history that can be 

traced back as far as 1654. A great way to discover the stories 

behind this iconic site’s past and its 22 landmarks is to take 

a self-guided historic walk. Pick up a map at the Information 

Centre and off you go. And if you feel hungry or thirsty along 

the way, there are plenty of food and drink places to choose 

from. A stop at The Creamery in the V&A Food Market for a 

scoop of its handmade ice-cream is a must! 

www.waterfront.co.za/activities/v-awaterfronthistorical-walking-tours 


THE KNYSNA OYSTER 

FESTIVAL IS BACK! 

Oyster enthusiasts, fitness 

fanatics and lovers of the 

good life, are you ready 

for this fun-filled lifestyle 

festival? 

The 33 rd annual Knysna 

Oyster Festival takes 

place from 1- 10July 2016 

and with more than 100 

activities spread over 

ten days there will 

be no shortage of 

fun. As part of the festival, the Momentum Weekend Argus Rotary 

Knysna Cycle Tour and the Momentum Cape Times Knysna Forest 

Marathon will be taking place and entries are officially open! These 

highly acclaimed races offer sport lovers some of South Africa’s 

most spectacular natural scenery. 

This year they also bring you the all new Momentum Health OatWell 

DualX, powered by PeptoPro which will form part of the Pick n Pay 

Knysna Oyster Festival as well as the BIG5 SPORT CHALLENGE. The 

DualX events will challenge athletes across all levels of fitness, 

skill, experience and ages through a number of events taking place 

throughout the Festival 

The rest of the programme includes many sporting and lifestyle 

events from swimming, bowls, and hiking to food and winetastings, 

live music, a special children’s programme and of course, 

lots and lots of oysters! Being one of South Africa’s most popular 

festivals with huge appeal for sports lovers, families and those in 

search of a great party, this year’s event is not to be missed! 

Visitors can look forward to the festival’s classic events, such as 

the ever-popular road and mountain bike races, the Knysna Wine 

Festival and Night Market, mid-week signature events such as the 

Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival Flavours of Knysna presented 

by Tabasco, the Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival Chuckle (where 

comedy takes centre stage) and the Local Design and Food Market. 

And then of course there’s the Pick n Pay Women’s Walk, Teen for 

Tots triathlon, the Featherbed Co Trail Run and much, much more 

to keep the whole family entertained at this wonderful event. 

Get in on the action and don’t miss out this year! 

For the full programme and details about all events, as well as 

registration and ticket costs visit http://www.pnpoysterfestival. 

co.za/ or follow the Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival on Twitter 

@OysterFestival or on Facebook/KnysnaOysterFestival for daily 

updates 


PRETTY. DEADLY. 

When Chinese Lanterns, also known as Sky Lanterns, 

are released from beaches, they are often mistaken for emergency 

distress flares. NSRI volunteers then launch rescue boats and 

spend hours looking for people in difficulty. 

Chinese Lanterns are also harmful to 

the environment and are a fire hazard.

HOLIDAY FUN FOR 

THE KIDS AT THE 

V&A WATERFRONT 

Rugbytots 

Raucous roughhousing: Rugbytots for little ones. Encourage your 

future Springbok with sporting sessions designed to fill a gap in 

the childhood development sector, by using rugby specific skills. 

Rugbytots will develop your child’s physical, psychological, and 

social attributes, as well as gently encouraging rugby specific skills 

such as running with the ball, finding space, kicking, catching, 

scoring a try, and much more. Two Holiday Clubs will run this winter, 

with the first scheduled for 4 to 8 July and the second from 11 - 15 

July. Each Holiday Club will have three classes per day, organised by 

age group. Sessions have been organised for children aged 2 - 3, 3 - 5, 

and 5 - 7 years, and will take place on the Croquet Lawn at the V&A 

Waterfront at a cost of R300 (for one weeks’ worth of sessions) or 

R550 (for two weeks’ sessions) per child. Pre-booking is essential: 

www.rugbytots.co.za 

Bje Nau Triin 

Moratiwa Tours 

Designer Tours & Travel Services 

Registrations 

open for 2016 

and 2017 

programmes 

Professional and Recreational Nature, Marine, Trails and Conservation 

Courses in the heart of Zululand. Visit our website for more information on 

the range of courses we offer. 

• Professional Career Courses 

• Specialist Training for Qualified Guides 

•Environmental Awareness Programmes for Corporate Groups, 

School and University Groups and Clubs 

R22 Hluhluwe I 035 940 0990 I www.bhejanenaturetraining.com 

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“Enjoy your journey, Leave footprints” 

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Pumptrack 

Fifty metres of fun is what children of all ages will encounter at the 

V&A Waterfront’s new temporary pumptrack between Saturday, 

25 June and Sunday, 17 July this winter at Quays Square (in front of 

the African Trading Port). A pumptrack is a continuous track where 

the rider uses an up and down ‘pumping’ motion to propel the 

bicycle/scooter forward instead of pedalling, providing the perfect 

tool to improve balance, learn skills and improve confidence on 

a bike. Open from 10.30am - 3.30pm daily, helmets, bikes and 

scooters will be provided free of charge. Not entirely restricted to 

children, adults are also encouraged to explore the Pumptrack. 

Reptile Garden 

Some of South Africa’s most fascinating reptiles will occupy Jubilee 

Hall in the V&A Waterfront’s Watershed for the month of June, 

making for an exciting excursion for parents and children during 

the school holidays. From Rock Monsters to Monty the Giant 

Python and the twin Boa Constrictors on display, visitors will gaze 

on reptiles of all shapes and sizes, watch live snake shows, learn a 

little more about our scaly friends via educational short films on 

show, read fascinating facts and stats about reptiles at our pop-up 

Reptile Lab, and meet some of our experienced snake handlers. 

Running from 18 June -18 July, access to the Reptile Garden also 

includes sand art, LEGO tables and a PlayStation terminal to keep 

young ones occupied for a while, and parents are welcome to visit 

our on-site cafeteria while their kids keep busy. The Reptile Garden 

is open daily from 10am to 6pm and tickets are available from 

www.webtickets.co.za. 

Rugbytots First series: 4-8 July Second series: 11-15 July. 

Mornings: 10h00 -10h30 (2 to 3.5 yrs), 10h30-11h15 (3.5 - 5 yrs), 

11h15-12h00 (5 -8 yrs ) 

Afternoons: 14h30–15h00 (2 to 3.5 yrs), 15h00–15h45 ( 3.5 to 5 yrs ) , 

15h45–17h00 (5 to 8 yrs) 

Croquet Lawn (outside Springbok Experience Rugby Museum) 

Innovation Station 

High-energy creativity and playful fun will be the order of the day 

at the Innovation Station, scheduled daily over the holiday period. 

Parents are invited to bring their little ones to the V&A Waterfront 

Centre Court for workshops that focus on encouraging exploration 

and stimulating children’s imaginations and problem-solving skills 

as they tumble around in a safe and stimulating environment. 

Overseen by four engaging facilitators, this year’s workshop 

theme is ‘recycling’ and seeks to instil a positive, environmental 

appreciation message in young children’s minds. The daily 

workshops will focus on the processes of designing, making, 

prototyping and playing with recyclable materials, and cost R20 

per child per day. It will run at the Centre Court within the Victoria 

Wharf Shopping Centre for 13 days from Tuesday, 28 June to 

Sunday, 10 July between 11am and 6pm. No bookings are required 

and entry can be paid for on arrival. Please note: Depending on 

demand at the time, play time at the Innovation Station may be 

limited to one hour per child. 


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What you can expect on a tour: See the rare king cheetah up close. See how 

the cheetah breeding programme runs. Learn about the animals from our 

qualified guides. Visit animal enclosures and learn about our Rescued Rhinos 

@ HESC 

Game Drives: Morning and evening 3-hour game drives offered on the 

Kapama Private Game Reserve, giving guests a chance to see the Big 5. For 

safety reasons, no children under 6. Times: 6 to 9am and 4 to 7pm. 

Accommodation: An eco-friendly self-catering cottage is set within the 

Centre, in its own private enclosed and protected area, offering an authentic 

bush experience with value for money. A tour of HESC is included. 

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EVENTS DIARY 

DON’T MISS OUT ON THESE AWESOME EVENTS 

HAPPENING AROUND THE COUNTRY 

JULY 

Dullstroom Winter Festival 

When: 3rd – 5th July 

Where: Dullstroom, Mpumalanga 

Website: www.dullstroomwinterfestival.com 

Held annually in July, the Dullstroom Winter Festival is 

historically themed as Christmas in Winter. Activities 

during the festival include a golf day, a tagged trout event 

– Dullstroom is a fly-fishing hotspot – chocolate and wine 

tastings, art exhibitions, whiskey tastings and themed 

restaurant evenings. Live music shows showcasing roots, 

blues and folk music from top South African performers 

take place at various venues around town. 

Vryfees 

When: 11th – 16th July 

Where: Bloemfontein, Free State 

Website: www.vrystaatkunstefees.co.za 

an art market with lots of stalls. This festival is the big 

showcase for artists from all over the country who want to 

perform in the Free State. 

JBay Winterfest 

When: 6th – 17th July 

Where: Jefferys Bay 

Website: www.jbaywinterfest.com 

This year’s JBay Winterfest has an amazing line-up of 

events and happenings, including Championship Tour 

surfing, a music festival, the Oakley X-over celebrity event 

including Jean De Villiers, Dale Steyn, Schalk Burger, 

Butch James and a host of others, a mountain bike event, 

a night trail running event, Quiksilver junior surfing 

events and much, much more. 

Formerly the Volksblad Arts Festival, this is a lovely 

festival with lots of live shows, stage productions and 


AUGUST 

Oppikoppi Bushveld Festival 

When: 5th, 6th & 7th August 

Where: Northam, North West 

Website: www.oppikoppi.co.za 

Held on the bushveld farm of Oppikoppi (“op die koppie” 

in Afrikaans, or “on the hill”), this festival offers three 

permanent thatched stages, a smaller comedy stage and 

a stage for more chilled music at the top of the koppie. 

Oppikoppi has helped establish many South African 

musicians’ careers, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. This 

is real bushveld: hot and dry, and everywhere red dust 

and thorn trees. Expect to shower a lot when you get 

home. 

Hantam Vleisfees 

When: 26th -27th August 

Where: Calvinia, Northern Cape 

Website: www.hantamvleisfees.com 

Calvinia in the Northern Cape is sheep country, and this 

festival celebrates meat. There’s meat braaied, stewed, 

curried, in pita, on sosaties, in potjies - you can even 

pick up a cooked-to-perfection sheep’s head. First held 

in 1989, the three-day Hantam Vleisfees has a music 

concert, street party, vintage car rally and, a highlight for 

many, the Miss Vleisfees competition - a glittering affair 

with dinner and dancing. 

Open Design Festival 

When: 10th – 21st August 

Where: Cape Town City Hall and around Cape Town 

Website: www.opendesignct.com 

Design is the unifying thread that links innovation, 

education and community as the building blocks of a 

sustainable, inclusive, prosperous society. The Open 

Design Cape Town Festival brings these concepts together 

in a 12-day programme of inspiration, discussion and 

discovery. It’s a platform for showcasing ideas, sharing 

experiences and building relationships. 

SEPTEMBER 

Woodstock Music Festival 

When: 1st – 4th September 

Where: Hartbeeshoek, North West 

Enquiries: info@bluelabellive.co.za 

Woodstock, first held in 1999, is the largest youth-oriented 

music and lifestyle festival in South Africa. In addition to 

mainstream music, the festival offers a market of crafters 

and alternative lifestyle products over four days. It is held 

at Hartbeeshoek Holiday resort near Hartbeespoort Dam 

in North West. 

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz 

When: 15th – 17th September 

Where: Johannesburg, Gauteng 

Website: www.joyofjazz.co.za 

Johannesburg’s biggest annual jazz festival is an ideal 

family outing, featuring a range of musical styles but 

with a strong emphasis on jazz. Over 200 local and 

international artists perform at different venues across 

the city, particularly in Newtown. 


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OPENING HOURS: 10h00 to 18h00 

every day (except Christmas Day) 

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Telephone: 021 418 4741 | Portswood House V&A Waterfront | Cape Town 

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JOIN OUR CHALLENGE 

IT’S AS EASY AS 1-2-3! 

Nature is a great healer and an even smarter teacher... but for so many of us, this powerful 

man-nature connection has been lost or fractured. Spend a day outside with your family. 

Somewhere away from the stresses of work, the tensions of the city, the bombardment 

of technology, and soak up the feeling that washes over you when life becomes simple. 

Reconnect with nature... and life very soon becomes richer, simpler and more satisfying. 

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BOAT-BASED WHALE WALE WATCHING 

Hermanus New Harbour, Westcliff road, Hermanus 

Tel: +27 (0) 28 312 4957 | Cell: +27 (0) 82 931 8064 

e-mail: bookings@whalewatchers.biz | www.hermanuswhalewatchers.co.za 

Whale Watching with Whale watchers gives one the opportunity to experience the Southern Right Whale up close. A trip on 

the registered whale watching boat almost guarantees an unforgettable encounter with these awesome creatures. 

• Hermanus is less than a 2-hour drive from Cape Town. 

• Over 120 Southern Right Whales come to Hermanus in South Africa each year between June and December 

to breed, calf, mate and frolic. 

• The vessel used, UNATHI, takes 36 passengers, ensuring good viewing from both the lower and the upper 

deck. 

• The vessel is equipped with bathroom facilities.

ETHICAL TRAVEL 

ADVENTURES 

BULUNGULA LODGE 


The Bulungula Lodge is the 

realisation of a dream dreamt 

during years of travels through 

the most remote parts of Africa, 

China and South America: 

to create an eco-friendly 

backpackers lodge in the most 

beautiful place in South Africa, 

owned and managed by a 

vibrant, traditional community. 

The community of Nqileni 

village owns 100% of the lodge 

and is an integral part of daily 

life here. No fences, no crime, no beggars, no hassles, just friendly 

smiles. Take a walk around the village at any time of the day or 

night and you’ll be invited into the mud huts for a drink and a chat. 

The lodge is situated in the most beautiful location of any lodge 

in South Africa - on the breathtaking Wild Coast. A true nature 

lover’s dream with the beach, forest, lagoon, rolling hills, dolphins 

and whales and a sky so clear at night, you are guaranteed to spot 

shooting stars. If you look at the night sky for half an hour without 

seeing a shooting star, you get that night free! 

The Lodge is run on solar power, the rocket showers are legendary 

and the10 huts have been positioned for great sea and forest views. 

Sarah, an artist from London, spent 9 months creating a visual 

spectacle – each hut has been theme painted and the odourless 

compost toilets are the most colourful in Africa. 

During the day you can wander around the village – with or 

without a guide – or you can chill out in the hammocks or on the 

beach. The ladies can head off with the village women for a crazy 

day of face painting, brick-making, maize stamping, traditional 

food preparation, beer brewing and firewood collecting. The men

can join the local fishermen who will show you how to catch fish 

with throw nets, catch crayfish and octopus by hand and make 

your own fishing rod from wood and wire. Zameka will lead you 

on your journey through the village and local culture and there 

are lots of wise, old people in the village who have seen it all and 

have amazing stories to tell. Go meet uTata Ntsundu, the elder 

who can tell you anything you want to know about the history of 

the area… despite having children who are now pensioners, he still 

remembers everything. Or maybe you want to wander through 

the beautiful indigenous forest with Mel’dinga, the traditional 

herbalist, and learn about the weird and wonderful natural 

remedies found here. Nolamete, the sangoma/igqirha, is always 

the first to laugh, and will beat the drum into oblivion after a few 

jugs of Umqombothi beer. Weekends are merry – it seems every 

second hut has brewed beer and you won’t escape without trying 

some. And if you’re here mid-month you will have crazy fun in 

the village at the traditional, two-day uHube party - where you’ll 

definitely learn some new dance moves. 

The community offer canoe trips up the beautiful Xhora River 

where kamikaze fish may jump into your boat and Malachite 

kingfishers hunt in the forested cliffs upstream. You will also see 

the ancient cycad trees, relics from the dinosaur era. All this with 

a cooler box of beers... If canoeing is not your thing, you can also 

explore the village and gallop along the beach on horseback. 

How to get there 

DIRECTIONS TO BULUNGULA – FROM N2 (use these directions 

together with map) Please call to ask which route is in the best 

condition at the moment. Route 1: Take the Coffee Bay turn off 

the N2. Drive straight for 37km until you reach Nokholedji Store 

(yellow MTN container outside on right hand side of road). Take a 

right onto the dirt road and drive straight for about 10km. Follow 

the road as it curves sharply to your right (do not take left turn). 

After another 10km you will drive through a small stream and soon 

after you will reach the Arts Centre – turn right here (Embekweni 

Store will be on your right). Within 500m take a right at the first 

fork. After 7½km, keep left at the blue school. After 2km keep right 

at the next fork and after another 1km keep left at the next fork (if 

in doubt follow the main/widest road). Follow this road until just 

before it ends (another 6½km). On your right there will be a newish 

dirt road with some peach-coloured houses and a bright yellow 

corner fence pole as landmarks. Turn right on to this newish dirt 

road and drive straight for 5 km until you see the lodge parking 

area. It is a 500m walk from here to the lodge. Route 2: Take the 

Coffee Bay turn off the N2. After 50 km you will see a tar road to 

your right signposted “Zithulele Mission Hospital”. Take this road 

and drive straight for 16.5 km where you will reach a right turn 

signposted “Bulungula”. Take this right turn. This dirt road curves 

immediately left and then right down the hill. Follow this road for 

9km (after 5km there will be a left turn, ignore it). At the 9km mark 

you will see a facebrick school on your left and then soon after you 

will reach a T-junction – keep left here. Drive straight for another 

4km (ignore right turn after 1km) until you reach the shop with the 

huge wall - keep left at this junction. After another 1km you will 

see the signs to Bulungula/Arts Centre, turn left. Follow directions 

for Route 1 above. DIRECTIONS TO BULUNGULA – FROM COFFEE 

BAY Due to the bad roads around Hole-in-the-Wall, we recommend 

that you drive back up the Coffee Bay tar road towards the N2 and 

then follow either Route 1 or Route 2 above. 

Get in touch to plan your Bulungula adventure 

Phone: within South Africa: 047 577 8900 

outside South Africa: +27 47 577 8900 

alternatively try: 083 391 5525 

Website: www.bulungula.com 

Email: paradise@bulungula.com 


LIVE, WORK & 

PLAY IN SA 

Invest in SA - For Sale- R2 Million 

Heldre Guesthouse and Lodge 

– Randfontein 

2.6 Hectare Lodge & Guesthouse with Conference and Wedding 

Venue. Bar with Hotel Licence and fully-equipped Restaurant. 

Large swimming pool for guests to enjoy. In the process of attaining 

a gambling licence from the Gauteng Gambling Board. 

5x2 bedroom flats with private gardens. 

1x bachelor flat with private garden . 

1x3 bedroom house fully furnished with courtyard . 

2x2bedroom houses with gardens . 

2x overnight accommodation rooms . 

Conference and wedding venue . 

Business rights . 

Bar with hotel licence,fully stocked . 

Restaurant fully equipped . 

Viewing by appointment only . 

Contact:Andre 011 698 0300 / Whatsapp :0823045079 


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PLAY IN SA 

Invest in SA – Property for Sale 

Property Information 

Location: Koster, North West Province 

Total Hectares: 211.33 ha 

Asking price: R10 000 000 

Current activities: 

Cattle farming, conference centre, camping facilities 

Water availability: 

Large dam, 3 boreholes. 

Infrastructure: Fencing: 

Game fence – 3km – 21 strands 

Cattle fence 1.2m – 5-6 strands 

10 campsites – water available 

This property is ideal for a camping site, conference facilities, 

training and equipping, guest farm, wedding venue, cattle, sheep, 

pig and game farming. 

For more information or to view the property contact: 

Kobus Pretorius – 082 896 9328 


Embrace Nature 

while rejuvenating your senses... 

Manyane and Bakgatla Resorts 

in Pilanesberg, South Africa 

By offering more than just plain accommodation in a malaria-free zone, Golden Leopard Resorts in Pilanesberg gives 

guests the opportunity for a one-of-a-kind vacation set in one of the biggest game reserves of South Africa. Established 

in 1992, the resort chain’s two main properties — the 3-star Manyane and Bakgatla Resorts - not only make different 

kinds of lodging available to suit the needs and budgets of different travellers. Each property also features a selection 

of facilities and services to ensure that outdoor enthusiasts enjoy their holiday, whether they’re venturing out in the wild 

or relaxing afterwards. 

Manyane Resort 

Located near the gates of Pilanesberg National 

Park, Manyane Resort offers guests the chance 

to enjoy an extraordinary adventure without 

having to sacrifice contemporary comforts. 

These conveniences come in many forms, 

from fully furnished chalets and campsites 

with electricity to facilities such as a swimming 

pool and restaurant. 

Bakgatla Resort 

Nestled at the foot of Garamoga Hill, Bakgatla 

Resort is for travellers seeking a great getaway 

in the wild minus the need to rough it out. This 

Golden Leopard Resorts property offers a 

wide variety of accommodation options, from 

chalets to campsites, plus a swimming pool 

and conference facilities. 

Tel: 014555-1000 • Fax: 014555-1048 • Email: reservations@goldenleopardresorts.co.za • www.goldenleopardresorts.co.za

GOLDEN LEOPARD 

RESORTS 

Golden Leopard Resorts (Pty) Ltd was established in 1992 after it was managed by former Bop 

Parks which is now NWPTB. 

Golden Leopard Resorts is subsidiary to Dirapeng. 

Dirapeng is Fully owned by NWPTB 

GLR owns 4 resorts namely Manyane & Bakgatla in Pilanesberg (Big-5 territory) and 

Manyane-Mafikeng and Cookes Lake in Mafikeng 

GLR-Pilanesburg – Manyane 

& Bakgatla 

Both Manyane and Bakgatla Resorts offer keen outdoor 

enthusiast accommodation in Chalets and tents or well 

equipped Caravanning and Camping Facilities. 

Manyane Resort 

Nestled at the gateway to the Pilanesberg National Park, and 

set in un-spoilt natural surroundings lies Manyane Resort. 

The thatched African styled chalets are luxurious, with one or 

two bedrooms including a lounge and upstairs loft in certain 

Chalets. Superb conference facilities with personal service and 

attention to details be it a small gathering or large affair. 

Bakgatla Resort 

At the foot of the Garamoga Hills lies the Bakgatla Resort, 

that consists of spacious unique colonial-style chalets. Each 

chalet consists of a lounge, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom an 

ever popular upstairs- loft room. Bakgatla offers maximum 

tranquility and relaxation. Activities include mini golf Children’s 

Playground, walk in Aviary, self guided or conducted game 

drives 

Bosele School Camp 

Bosele is the perfect venue for hosting large school groups of 

up to 200 people. Bosele is the perfect place for youngsters to 

re-connect with nature while being kept active and entertained. 

Bosele offers numerous outdoor activities within the Manyane 

complex such as Game Drives, teambuilding as well as tourism, 

conservation and awareness education. 

GLR-Mafikeng - Manyane 

Mafikeng & Cookes Lake. 

Manyane-Mafikeng 

Situated in the Capital of the North West Province (Mafikeng) 

is Manyane-Mafikeng is approximately 10km out of Mafikeng 

Town on the Zeerust Road. and also forms part of the Mafikeng 

Game Reserve with chalets, camp sites and conference 

facilities. 

Cookes Lake 

Cookes Lake is situated closer into Mafikeng town and is set 

on a Lake with a magnificent Lake Terrace/Deck where one can 

enjoy delicious sundowners. Cookes Lake offers serene Chalet 

accommodation ideal for the travelling businessman as well as 

large Conference facilities. 


BOOK REVIEWS 

SEVEN DAYS IN CAPE 

TOWN 

ISBN: 978-1-92821-333-8 

RRP: R240.00 

A bestselling guidebook on the 

Mother City – has been given 

a new cover and fully revised 

to include the very latest 

information. 

• The body of the book contains 

seven day-tours in and around Cape 

Town. Each tour is accompanied 

by a full-colour map covering the 

recommended itinerary. 

• Following the day routes are six specialist itineraries further 

afield – comprising the West Coast and Namaqualand, 

Southern Cape Coast, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek, and 

the Garden Route. 

• More than 200 colour photographs, including aerials, 

accompany authoritative text that covers historical 

background, useful facts and engaging anecdotal information. 

• A handy directory listing covers shopping, nightlife, cuisine 

and events, giving useful names, addresses, and relevant 

additional information 

THE AUTHOR 

Sean Fraser is a graduate of Journalism and Media Studies from 

Rhodes University and the author of a number of glossy coffee-table 

books, as well as reference, travel and guide books on the people 

and places of southern Africa. His titles to date include Picturesque 

South Africa, published by Penguin Random House, as well as Scenic 

South Africa, Scenic Cape Town and the National Geographic African 

Adventure Atlas. Sean is also an established editor and publishing 

consultant. He is married with two sons and works from his home 

in Cape Town. 

50 MUST-SEE 

GEOLOGICAL SITES IN 

SOUTH AFRICA 

ISBN: 978 1 9205 7250 1 

RRP: R300.00 

THE BOOK 

The book presents 50 of the most 

recognizable, accessible and 

geologically interesting sites around 

South Africa, including some of 

palaeontological or historical renown 

and some of mining interest. The 

diverse selection includes sites such as 


mining companies round the world. He has co-authored several 

technical publications and the popular Geological Journeys – A 

traveller’s guide to South Africa’s rocks and landforms. A Fellow 

of the Geological Society of SA, he is active on its Geoheritage 

Committee. He is also a qualified National tourist guide. 

FAMILY WALKS IN 

CAPE TOWN- 

30 easy routes in the city and 

surrounds 

ISBN: 978-1-9282-1314-7 

RRP R160.00 

Chapman’s Peak, Howick Falls, Walter Sisulu National Botanical 

Gardens, Mapungubwe, Tswaing Meteorite Crater and the 

Fraserburg Fossil Surface. 

Each site is unpacked to reveal: 

• key features 

• geological heritage 

• landscape and rock formations 

• topics of local or historical interest 

• things to see and do at the site and in the surrounding 

area. 

Maps and GPS pointers make the sites easy to find, and some 

of the more complicated features are explained by means 

of simplified diagrams. Nearly 1,000 colour images illustrate 

South Africa’s remarkable geology and bring the topic vividly 

to life, making the book suitable for armchair travel too. 

THE AUTHOR 

Gavin Whitfield graduated with honours in geology and later 

completed an MSc in kimberlite studies. He has worked in 

geological research and done mineral exploration with top 

THE BOOK 

For families who enjoy the outdoors 

and who relish the beauty of the Cape 

Town environment, this book details 

30 short walks in the Peninsula, 

grouped into five broad areas: Central 

Cape Town, Atlantic Seaboard, South 

Peninsula, Southern Suburbs and 

Northern Suburbs. 

Richly illustrated with photographs, 

each route offers: 

• Illustrated full-colour route map 

• Detailed route description 

• Directions to the start 

• Approximate distance of route, time needed, and effort 

required 

• Indication of pram-, wheelchair- or dog-friendly routes 

• Points of interest and ideas for fun and relaxing activities 

Accessible, informative and ideal for families of all sizes and 

ages, from the very young to the very old, this book will be 

valued by Cape Town residents and visitors alike. 

THE AUTHOR 

Tim Lundy is an accredited mountain guide and a volunteer 

with the Wilderness Search and Rescue unit. Together with 

his father and legendary hiking author, Mike Lundy, Tim has 

helped establish many local hikes and walks. His favourite 

walks are those he does with his young daughter along the 

same trails he discovered as a child with his father. 


BOOK REVIEWS 

THIS IS NAMIBIA 

ISBN:9781928213048(print) 

9781928213055(ePub) | 9781928213062 (ePDF) 

RRP: R250.00 

THE BOOK 

Namibia is a country of surprising 

contrasts – big skies and far 

horizons, arid landscapes and 

verdant waterways, jagged 

mountains and geological wonders, 

barren soils and bountiful seas. 

Its reputation as one of the 

most inhospitable regions in 

the world belies its capacity to 

sustain an array of fascinating 

life forms – from the unique 

desert-adapted elephant and beetles to the delicate lichens that 

have evolved to survive in the planet’s oldest desert, the Namib. 

Its people, too, have learnt to thrive in the harsh environment of 

this scorched wilderness. This is Namibia brings to life the history, 

natural splendours, magnificent wildlife and diverse cultures of this 

beautiful and enigmatic land. Through its stunning photographs, 

detailed introduction and informative captions, this book provides 

a compelling insight into one of the world’s last true wilderness 

regions. 

THE PHOTOGRAPHER 

Gerald Cubitt is considered one of the world’s leading natural history 

and travel photographers, and his work has appeared in more than 

30 books and numerous magazines. He is based in Cape Town. 

THE AUTHOR 

Peter Joyce is the author of more than 30 travel and history books 

on southern Africa, including Beautiful South Africa, Discover South 

Africa and This is Botswana, published by Penguin Random House. 


BOOK REVIEWS 

THE CAPE TOWN BOOK 

A guide to the city’s history, people 

and places 

ISBN: 978 1 92054 598 7 

RRP: R395.00 

THE BOOK 

The Cape Town Book presents 

a fresh picture of the Mother 

City, one that brings together 

all its stories. From geology and 

beaches to forced removals and hip-hop, Nechama Brodie, author 

of the best-selling The Joburg Book, delves into the hidden past of 

Cape Town to emerge with a lucid and compelling contemporary 

account of South Africa’s first city, its landscape and its people. 

The book’s 14 chapters trace the origins and expansion of Cape 

Town – from the City Bowl to the southern and coastal suburbs, 

the vast expanse of the Cape Flats and the sprawling northern 

areas. 

Offering a nuanced, yet balanced, perspective on Cape Town, 

the book includes familiar attractions like Table Mountain, 

Kirstenbosch and the Company’s Garden, while also giving a voice 

to marginalised histories in areas such as Athlone, Langa, Mitchells 

Plain and Khayelitsha. 

Many of the images in the book have never been published 

before, and are drawn from the archives of museums, universities 

and public institutions. 

This beautifully illustrated, information-rich book is the definitive 

portrait of the wind-blown, contradictory city at the southern tip 

of Africa that more than three million people call home. 

THE AUTHOR 

In a career spanning nearly two decades, Nechama Brodie has 

worked as a journalist, magazine editor, publisher and talk-show 

host. Nechama is the editor and co-author of the best-selling 

The Joburg Book and Inside Joburg. She is currently completing 

her MA in journalism, and is head of Training, Research and 

Information at Africa Check, an independent fact-checking agency.

LISTINGS 

THE CRADLE OF 

HUMANKIND 


EASTERN CAPE 

1. Riverside Lodge 051 633 3682 

2. Cape St Francis Resort 042 298 0054 

3. Blue Lagoon 043 748 4821 

4. Mpongo Private Game Reserve 043 742 9000/4 

5. Pine Lodge 041 583 4004 

6. The Hub 041 581 2127 

7. Summerstrand Hotel 041 583 3131 

8. Kariega game reserve 046 6367904 

9. Garden Court Mthatha 047 505 3500 

10. The Broad Walk Hotel 041 507 7777 

GAUTENG 

1. Radisson Blu Hotel - Gautrain Hotel 011 286 1000 

2. Radisson Blu Hotel -Sandton Hotel 011 286 1000 

3. Park Inn Sandton Hotel 011 303 1000 

4. Velmore Estate 086 0199 1199 

5. The Nutbush Boma Lodge 014 576 2248 

6. Birchwood Hotel 011 897 0000 

7. Gooderson FABZ Garden Hotel 011 465 3551 

8. The Devonshier Hotel 086 0199 1199 

9. The Private Room 011 466 0330 

10. Colosseeum Excecutive Suite Hotel 012 320 5120 

FREE STATE 

1. Lavender Hill Country Estate 058 303 1673 

2. Aldam Estate 056 652 2200 

3. La La Nathi Country Guest House 058 623 0282 

4. Egweni 056 811 3643 

5. De Stijl Gariep Dam Hotel 051 754 0060 

6. Kopano Nokeng Lodge & Conf Centre 079 653 1132 

7. Parys Conference 056 817 6638 

8. Khaya Ibhubesi 056 818 1613 

9. Woodlands Conference Venue 082 826 7456 

10. Windmill Casino & Entertainment Centre 051 410 2000 

NORTH WEST 

1. Rio Hotel Casino & Concention Centre 018 469 9100 

2. Mmabtho Convention Centre 018 387 1300 

3. Protea Hotel Klerksdorp 018 4642180 

4. Bakgatla Resort 014 555 1045 

5. Avanti Guest House Wedding Venue 079 887 9375 

6. ATKV Buffelspoort 014 572 1000 

7. the Royal Marang Hotel 014 573 4100 

8. Leopard Lodge 012 207 1130 

9. Indigo Moon Guesthouse 012 346 8926/7 

10. KWA Maritane Bush Lodge 014 552 5100 

WESTERN CAPE 

1. Radisson Blu Hotel 021 441 3611 

2. Park Inn By Radisson Newlands 021 822 6500 

3. Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel 021 826 5100 

4, Park Inn By Radisson Cape Town 021 427 4860 

5. Sante Hotel and Spa 086 199 1199 

6. Buffelsdrift - Game Lodge 044 272 0000 

7. Club Mykonos 022 707 6935 

8. Strand Pavillion 021 853 2725 

9. Hopefield Sports Club 022 783 0856 

10. NH Cape Town The Lord Charles Hotel 021 855 1040 

NORTHERN CAPE 

1. Safari Lodge Hotel & Convention Centre 086 199 1199 

2. Palmhof Chalets 054 431 1111 

3. Camp Nguni 076 598 7440 

4. Tswalu Khalahari Reserve 053 781 9331 

5. The Kimberley Club 053 832 4224 

6. Rene’s Guesthouse 053 298 1824 

7. Sun River Kalahari Lodge 054 332 2210 

8. River City Inn 054 331 1971 

9. à La Fague 054 338 0424 

10. The Venue Country Hotel 086 199 1199 

KWA-ZULU NATAL 

1. Mont Aux Source 086 199 1199 

2. Selborne Hotel Spa & Golf Estate 039 688 1800 

3. Tropicana Hotel 031 337 4222 

4. Hilton Durban 031 336 8100 

5. Collisheen Estate 032 815 1107 

6. Blue Marlin Hotel 039 978 3361 

7. The Windmills Resort 033 266 6965 

8. Champagne Sports Resort 036 468 8000 

9. Grey Goose Game Lodge 034 315 3221 

10. Wartburger Hof Hotel 086 199 1199 

LIMPOPO 

1. Couch House Hotel & Spa 086 199 1199 

2. Lengend Golf & Safari Resort 012 443 6700 

3. Shakama Private Game Lodge 086 077 7888 

4. Elephant Springs Hotel 014 736 2101 

5. Umlani Bushcamp 021 785 5547 

6. Park Hotel 015 491 3101 

7. Hans Merensky Hotel & SPA 015 781 3931 

8. Protea Hotel The Ranch Resort 015 290 5000 

9. Fairview Hotel 082 900 5166 

10. Magoebaskloof Hotel 086 199 1199 

MPUMALANGA 

1. Ditholo Game Lodge 086 199 1199 

2. Ecolux Boutique Hotel 013 793 8333 

3. Saragossa Game Lodge 087 121 0710 

4. Muweti Bush Lodge 082 332 0473 

5. Inyati Private Game Reserve 011 486 2027 

6. Blue Jay Lodge 013 737 7546 

7. Protea Hotel Highveld 013 656 2721 

8. Anglers Court 082 781 0242 

9. Silvermist Guesthouse 015 309 9342 

10. Merry Pebbles Resort & Caravan Park 013 764 2266 


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Comfort, Safety, On Time, Everytime

BRAVE THE 

FERNEY RACE 

IN MAURITIUS THIS SEPTEMBER 

This annual event, in partnership 

with Sun Resorts, is the 9th 

Annual Ferney Trail Race. 

Taking place on Saturday 10 

September, the annual trail 

race in Mauritius is where 

thousands of local and 

international running fanatics 

gather to the island for the race 

of the year. Cushioned in the 

heart of the luscious Bamboo 

Mountain Range, La Vall’ee de 

Ferney is one of the last natural 

sanctuaries in Mauritius. This exhilarating 4km, 10km, 20km or 

50km trail run calls for all ages and fitness levels to take place 

in this exciting event through the scenic La Valle’e de Ferney on 

Saturday 10 September in Mauritius. 

Run for a cause. La Vallée de Ferney Conservation Trust has been 

working to protect and rehabilitate the distinctive flora and fauna 

of this breath-taking natural landscape since 2006. Over the past 

decade, a restoration programme has overseen the removal and 

replacement of invasive alien plant species with locally rare and 

extinct species. Rare endemic birds such as the Pink Pigeon and 

the Echo Parakeet will also be reintroduced to the valley over time. 

Every year a percentage of the total Ferney Trail registration fees 

have been donated to the protection of this truly unique Mauritian 

ecosystem. This is a great initiative to protect the fauna and flora as 

well as animals in this stunning natural landscape. 

Bring the whole family! Ferney Trail and The Sun Kids Club offers 

the Fun Fair, a rich program for children with activities including 

trampoline, henna tattoos, fun games, Mauritian traditional 

games, face painting, etc. 

Make the most of your stay by booking your accommodation 

through World Leisure Holidays. Make sure you embark on some 

sightseeing journeys during your stay. World Leisure Holidays is 

offering a 25% discount if you book with them. Enjoy your stay 

with the family at Long Beach Golf and Spa where you can indulge 

yourself in the renowned spa after a long day of trail running. If 

the kiddies are too young to join you on the trail run, the Angels 

Kids Club will be sure to keep your child entertained with many fun 

activities. Feast yourself in one of the four restaurants to ensure 

you don’t run on an empty tummy. 

Book your stay at Ambre Resort and Spa which is an adult’s only 

resort. Stay for a few extra days after the trail run and experience the 

exciting water sports. Have a little fun with the live entertainment 

and beach parties at the resort and sip on a cocktail while soaking 

up the sun. 

Register for the race and book your accommodation all through 

World Leisure Holidays. For more information visit: www.wlh.co.za 


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TRAVEL SAFETY 

10 TIPS YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO IGNORE 

TRAVEL SAFETY TIP# 1: DON’T LET THEM 

DISTRACT YOU 

If anyone ever comes up to you begging or holding out a piece of 

paper/cardboard or something else in front of them, push it away 

immediately and secure your belongings. This is just a distraction so 

their nifty fingers can get at your valuables. 

TRAVEL SAFETY TIP# 2: SECURE YOUR 

LUGGAGE 

When everything you own is carried around with you, it’s of paramount 

importance to keep them safe and sound. Even if it’s not worth much, 

it’s all you’ve got on your nomadic wanderings and what seems of little 

value to you, may be exceptionally tempting and valuable to people in 

the cities you visit. Keeping your luggage safe means securing it in any 

way possible, preferably with a padlock, to prevent and deter anyone 

from tampering with or stealing your luggage. 

TRAVEL SAFETY TIP# 3: SECURE YOUR 

LAPTOP/CAMERA/ IPAD 

Consider the type of bag you carry your laptop/camera or iPad in – 

whilst a fancy Tumi laptop case might set you apart from the commuters 

in inner city areas, it’s almost as good as carrying a sign above your 

head forecasting your “rob-ability”. Try getting a laptop backpack that 

looks more like an adventure backpack. 

TRAVEL SAFETY TIP# 4: SECURE YOUR CASH & 

CREDIT CARDS 

You may or may not be a fan of those travel wallets that strap to various 

parts of your body. Whether you use one or not may depend upon 

where you’re going and whether you need to carry huge wads of cash 

about with you. If you do use one, it’s best to use the more authentic 

“belts“over the leg, waist or shoulder-type pouches – unless, as a 

woman, it doesn’t go with your outfit! 

Keep a note of your credit card numbers and the telephone numbers 

needed to cancel them (but not the security number and/or expiration 

date). Whilst some people advise making photocopies of the front 

& back of your card, if these get mislaid or stolen, the thief can use 

the details to order online. You can keep a soft copy of your cards, 

password-protected on your laptop or phone if you must. 

TRAVEL SAFETY TIP# 5: STAY ALERT 

If you’re new to a city and haven’t quite got the measure of the different 

neighbourhoods, then keep your wits about you as you’re walking 

around. You can usually tell whether you’ve unwittingly wandered into 

a different area by the type of people walking around, the state of the 

buildings and shop fronts on the streets. 

If you don’t notice any other tourists and you do see more threatening 

looking people around, then walk confidently in the direction you came 

(unless you know a quicker way out already) without getting your map 

out and head back to a safer, more touristy/populated area. 

TRAVEL SAFETY TIP# 6: BLEND IN – OR AT 

LEAST TRY NOT TO STAND OUT 

If you are trying to blend in with locals – or at least stand out less – 

then on your first day in a place, notice how the locals dress and dress 

accordingly. 

TRAVEL SAFETY TIP# 7: AVOID PUBLIC 

DEMONSTRATIONS AND MARCHES 

As exciting as it may seem to join a public march or demonstration, 

if you’re in unfamiliar territory and a foreign land, then it’s best to 

avoid these. Whilst peaceful demonstrations may be the norm in 

your country, you don’t know that this will be the case in a foreign 

country and your visa may also be at risk if you are caught taking part in 

political demonstrations. It’s just not worth the risk for that little bit of 

excitement and camaraderie you might experience at the time. 

TRAVEL SAFETY TIP# 8: AVOID 

BROADCASTING YOUR LACK OF LOCAL 

KNOWLEDGE 

Unless you’re in a touristy area where everyone else is doing the same! 

The same goes for standing in the middle of the road and pointing 

vigorously to specific points of interest in the distance – another dead 

giveaway that you’re less than a local. 

TRAVEL SAFETY TIP# 9: ALWAYS KNOW YOUR 

ESCAPE ROUTE 

As you’re walking around unfamiliar areas, especially in the dark, take 

note of specific landmarks, buildings and amenities. If you ever feel 

threatened, it’s useful to know a ‘friendly’ place you can duck into (the 

nearest shop, bar, cafe or restaurant) as soon as you can to either call 

for help or wait until the threat has passed. 

TRAVEL SAFETY TIP# 10: LEAVE YOUR 

VALUABLES AT ‘HOME’ 

Depending upon where you are, you may want to consider always 

leaving your laptop, jewellery, watches or other expensive items at 

home rather than carting them around with you. Whilst some people 

have had bad experiences of laptops and valuables being stolen while 

left in a room/apartment, being robbed of an item directly from your 

person can be a far more unpleasant experience. Plus, you’re increasing 

the chance of something else happening (like dropping it or losing it) 

while you’re out and about. 

The most effective advice is this…if you ever *feel* threatened, but 

you’re not quite sure why, then follow your instincts and get out of 

the situation you’re in as quickly as possible. We have instincts for a 

reason…trust them. 


South African Adventure Safaris 

Join us for an Adventurous South African Game, Safari in Mpumalanga. 

Mpumalanga in South Africa often referred to as “Big Game Country” is the 

setting for dozens of sanctuaries teeming with wildlife, birds and reptiles. 

DURATION: 6 – 10 days 

COST: US$600/person/day. (Pax need to get to Johannesburg). 

PAX: 3 – 6 Pax. 

1st night stay in B&B north of Johannesburg. 

1st day of safari we do a short snake handling course and then head out to the 

first stop a game lodge in Limpopo or Mpumalanga where we can enjoy the 

bush, look for reptiles, and have a decent place to sleep. Night driving will 

happen as soon as the sun has set. We spend many hours driving roads looking 

for snakes as this is a good way of finding them. All snakes are taken back to the 

lodge and we take photos the next morning. Then we release all the reptiles 

and start looking again during the day and night. We will be near Kruger 

National Park so we will spend at least one day in the park looking for wild 

animals as well, but this is in a car not on foot. We then go to Swaziland and 

spend 3 days there as well and then return to the B&B where you spent the 

first night. The day after the safari has ended you can travel back to where 

you came from or take other trips in South Africa, etc. 

Contact:+27 83 448 8854 

Fax :+27 86 697 3304 

Cell :+27 83 448 8854 

Email:mike@africanreptiles-venom.co.za 

Plot 94 Mnandi Road. 

Diepsloot Agricultural Holdings 

Johannesburg 

Gauteng 

2021 

South Africa 

The snakes we find are: 

Southern African python (Python natalensis), Brown House snake (Boeadon capensis) Spotted house snake, (Lamprophis guttatus), Olive snake 

(Lamphrophis inornatus), Dusky bellied water snake (Lycodonomorphus laevissimus), Brown water snake (Lycodonomorphus rufulus), Mole snake 

(Pseudaspis cana), Spotted bush snake (Philothamnus semivariegatus), Green water snake(Philothamnus hoplogaster), Common slug eater 

(Duberia lutrix), Cape wolf snake (Lycophidion capense), Verigated wolf snake (Lycophidion variegatum), Common file snake (Goniotophis 

capensis), Black file snake (Goniotophus nyassae), Rhombic egg eater (Dasypeltis scabra), Purple glossed snake (Amblyodipsas polylepis), Herald 

snake (Crotaphopeltis hotamboei), Marbled tree snake (Dipsadoboa aulica), Eastern tiger snake (Telescopus semiannulatus), Eastern bark snake 

(Hemirhagerrhis nototaenia), Striped skaapstekers (Psammophylax tritaeniatus), Spotted skaapstekers (Psammophylax rhombeatus), Angolan 

whip snake (Psammophis crucifer), Western yellow bellied whip snake (Psammophis subtaeniatus), Short snouted whip snake (Psammophis 

brevirostris), Olive whip snake (Psammophis mossambicus), Bibron’s stiletto snake (Atractaspis bibronii), Southern Vine snake(Thelotornis 

capensis), Common boomslang (Dispholidus typus viridis), Boulenger’s Garter snake(Elapsoidea boulengeri), Rinkhals(Hemachatus haemachatus), 

Mozambique spitting cobra (Naja mossambica), Snouted cobra(Naja annulifera), Black mamba(Dendroaspis polylepis), Snouted night adder 

(Causus defilippii) Common night adder(Causus rhombeatus), Puff adder(Bitis arietans). 

The most common are: 

Bitis arietans(puff adder), Naja mossambica (Mozambique spitting cobra), Naja annulifera (savannah 

cobra),Dendroaspis polylepis (black mamba), Causus defilippii(snouted night adder), Causus 

rhombeatus(common night adder), Psammophis subtaeniatus(Western yellow bellied whip snake), 

Psammophis brevirostris(short snouted whip snake), Psammophis mossambicus(olive whip snake), Atractaspis 

bibronii (Southern stiletto snake), Thelotornis capensis(Southern vine snake), Dispholidus typus 

viridis(common boomslang), Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia (Herald snake), Dipsadoboa aulica(marbled tree 

snake), Telescopus semiannulatus (common tigersnake), Dasypeltis scabra(common egg eater), Python 

natalensis, (Southern African python), Lamprophis capensis,(brown house snake).

EXPLORE 

AFRICA 

NAMIBIA 

Flanked by ocean and desert, Namibia 

boasts both landscapes and wildlife of 

world-class diversity. With one of the 

world’s most barren and inhospitable 

coastlines, it is the adventure- seekers 

dream destination. Here you can climb 

the highest sand dunes in the world 

or descend to the floor of the deepest 

canyon in Africa. Immerse yourself in the 

past at one of Africa’s richest rock art 

sites and watch wildlife shimmer against 

one of the most spectacular pans on 

earth. Explore the oldest, driest desert in 

the world and take time to listen to the silence and to your soul. 

Brief History 

The history of this land can be found carved into rock paintings found to 

the south and in Twyfelfontein, some dating back to 26,000 B.C. A long 

lineage of various groups including San Bushmen, Bantu herdsmen and 

finally the Himba, Herero and Nama tribes among others, have been 

making this rugged land home for thousands of years. 

Culture 

Namibia is truly unique, influenced by various cultures during 

colonization and now reborn from the shadows of Apartheid in 1990. 

What has emerged is a true sense of unity in diversity, the coming 

together of at least 11 major ethnic groups, each celebrating their past 

while working together toward the future. You will notice this in dress, 

language, art, music, sport, food and religion. There exists a wonderful 

collage, but first and foremost, Namibians are proud to be Namibian. 

What to see and do - 10 of the best 

places to visit on your trip 

Endless horizons, clear skies and a population density that ranks among 

the lowest in the world, it all combines to give visitors a true sense of 

freedom. This is part of what makes Namibia the quintessential African 

vacation,whether your interest is in wildlife, landscape, adventure, 

people or culture, as your days in Namibia will be filled with plenty of 

sunshine, beautiful sights and unforgettable experiences found nowhere 

else on earth. 


SOSSUSVLEI 

Sossusvlei is the endless sea of rust-red dunes, the bleached 

white pan and its gnarled ancient trees. Sossusvlei is the oryx 

flashing its flowing tail and giving you front and side views of its 

extraordinary features in front of a bright red dune that soars 

into the deep blue sky above.A visit to Namibia is incomplete 

without making the long trek into Sossusvlei, climbing and 

sitting atop the world’s tallest dune looking out over a sea of 

equally big dunes disappearing into the western horizon. 

ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK 

With the full quota of wildlife including elephant, lion, leopard, 

black and white rhino, cheetah, caracal, brown and spotted 

hyena, giraffe, zebra and many antelope. Birdlife is equally 

impressive with 340 species on record including a high 

proportion of raptors. 

The unique natural waterholes that surround an ancient pan 

attract a daily parade of wildlife and staying in the park gives 

you a floodlit spectacle to boot. Stay in the private parks on 

the edge, take a guided safari through the park or just sit at a 

waterhole. Whichever way you want to experience it, Etosha is 

the genuine African safari experience. 

SKELETON COAST 

Half way between Namibia’s top two attractions, Swakopmund 

is the natural base from which to explore the Skeleton Coast - a 

fog-shrouded desert wilderness of ferocious seas, apparently 

lifeless interior and its own fair share of visual oddities. 

Dunes meet sea at the Skeleton Coast and there is a lot to see 

and do here that makes Swakopmund an ideal break to the vast 

distance between Sossusvlei and Etosha. 

Desert tours, sea kayaking and scenic flights are complimented 

by a host of adventure activities including quad biking, 

paragliding, sandboarding and skydiving. 


Namibia. Wild at heart. 

Photo courtesy of: Paolo Schneider 

An untamed wilderness that will always leave you spoilt for choice. 

Mother Nature is waiting for you. 

NAMIBIA – Head office 

C/o Sam Nujoma Ave & 

Haddy St Windhoek West 

Private Bag 13244, Windhoek 

Tel: +264 61 290 6000 

Fax:+264 61 254 848 

Email: info@namibiatourism.com.na 

GERMANY 

Schillerstrasse 42 – 44, D – 60313 

Frankfurt am Main, 

Tel: +49 69 1337 360 

Fax: +49 69 1337 3615 

Email: info@namibia-tourism.com 

SOUTH AFRICA 

Cape Town 

Ground floor, The Pinnacle 

Burg Street, P O. Box 739 

Tel: +27 21 422 3298 

Fax: +27 21 422 5132 

Email: namibia@saol.com 

 

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DAMARALAND 

The home of desert-adapted elephant, rhino and lions as well as 

oryx, springbok and hundreds of bird species, Damaraland is at 

once beautiful, unique and fascinating with rocky mountains, grasscovered 

plains and every conceivable range of brown from dark 

russet to bleached blonde. Except the sky which is a deep vivid blue. 

NAMIB-NAUKLUFT PARK 

Covering 50,000sq km, the Namib-Naukluft Park begins on the 

plateau of central Namibia and drops to the vast basin of the Namib 

Desert - the 20-million year-old remains of an ancient sea. 

Wide open spaces framed by purply-blue mountains and impossible 

sunsets make the Namib-Naukluft a place of singular beauty and 

peace. The only sound you’ll hear is the gentle breeze. 

KALAHARI 

Red sand dunes, swaying bleached-blonde grass and endless blue 

skies: the Kalahari is for escapists. 

Home of the San Hunter-Gatherers, the Kalahari is not without its 

share of wildlife including lions, oryx and those adorable meerkats 

bopping their heads and chirruping at each other all day, the Kalahari 

is a place of beauty, contemplation and giant venison steaks. 

FISH RIVER CANYON 

The Fish River Canyon is Africa’s largest canyon, thought to have 

formed about 500 million years ago. The canyon is located in 

southern Namibia, on the border with South Africa. The Fish River 

has carved out over 160 km’s of rock (100 miles), and some of the 

canyon walls are over half a kilometer high. You can hike the canyon 

but only during the cooler months between May and September. 

The hike takes 5 days (it’s 85 km’s) and there are no hotels or places 

to get food or water along the way. Accommodation is in tents or 

in the open air. The hike offers spectacular views and common 

sightings of baboons, klipspringers and hyraxes. 

KAOKOLAND 

Enormous, virtually impassable mountain ranges, all the desertadapted 

wildlife of Damaraland to the south and mile upon square 

mile of uninhabited, scenic splendor. Kaokoland is where the 

fascinating Himba people live - off the land in harmony with nature. 

Best suited to adventurous self-drive 4x4 camping adventures with 

more than one vehicle. 

THE CAPRIVI STRIP 

The Caprivi strip is quite different from the rest of Namibia, it’s green 

and populated. The Caprivi strip is a narrow finger of land in northern 

Namibia, that juts eastward and borders Angola as well as Zambia, 

Zimbabwe and Botswana (Africa’s four corners). This area is filled 

with wildlife and ideal for a water based safari since several major 

rivers flow in this region, this area is home to the Zambezi, Okavango, 

Chobe and Linyanti rivers. It’s also a big birding destination, with 

over four hundred species flying around. With several national parks 

to enjoy, lovely lodges and even houseboats to choose from, it’s a 

destination not to be missed. 

SWAKOPMUND 

Swakopmund is Namibia’s premier seaside town. The main street 

is lined with palm trees and German style colonial buildings. 

Swakopmund is a very popular spot for local tourists who visit 

to escape the heat, especially during the hot Namibian summer 

(November - February). Swakopmund has lots of hotels, restaurants 

and even a casino to enjoy. The water temperatures are usually too 

chilly to really enjoy swimming here, but shore based fishing, dolphin, 

seal and whale watching, as well as birding will fill your time nicely. 

For more information on planning your Namibian adventure visit 

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