This is the place where you can find informed and inspiring choices of where to WINE, DINE, STAY and PLAY whilst you are on holiday in Southern Africa with us. Constantly updated - and with regular "real life" comments from our travellers - each section simply lists some of the favourite things we love doing in our City of Cape Town and as we travel OUT & ABOUT across Southern Africa and beyond.
We hope you feel inspired to try some of our choices and we would like to hear your thoughts and comments if you do.

Our owner Christina had a friend over from Germany this month & they decided to have 2 nights being pampered.

“A Heavenly Wilderness reserve” is how Bushman’s Kloof is described. Stretching out on the massage table of the outdoor Spa Gazebo overlooking the red Cederberg Mountains - I can understand why and totally agree. Coming here really is heavenly and from the super friendly service to great cuisine – this exclusive 16 room Wellness Retreat is a relaxation delight. A 3 hour drive North from busy Cape Town I was ready to reconnect with nature, see the famous Bushman rock paintings, relax in the Spa, swim in one of 4 (yes four!) pools and simply enjoy this stylish lodge. I knew not to expect much game on the drives (no “Big Five’s”) but enjoyed the flora and fauna instead and mountain walks without the threat of lion around the corner.

A kid-free resort, one can expect a truly spectacular tranquil setting and enjoy the choice of a detoxing Spa treatment versus a scarily tempting array of high-tea delicacies every day. I of course chose both every time.

I am not sure whether Bushman’s Kloof truly is the “World’s Best Hotel” as it was voted in 2009 – this probably is in the eye of the beholder. For the scenery and setting alone I would perhaps agree, but our deluxe room seemed very plain (almost dated) in design. Overall though it was an experience that I’d repeat again when I am looking to recharge my batteries in a spectacular setting that really gets me back to nature.

What I loved most: Coming back truly invigorated and relaxed just from having been pampered in a stunningly scenic place. Oh and the signature massage overlooking the Cederberg Wilderness!