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.

We think Villa Afrikana is the ideal base from which to experience all that Knysna and the Garden Route have to offer. The unobstructed views of the world renowned Knysna Heads and surrounding lagoon coupled with the architecture, décor and spacious suites finished off with the authentic home-grown hospitality of your Hosts, provide for a [...]

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A great place for an overnight stay on a garden route drive or a couple of nights to explore nearby and Wilderness and Knysna, Ichibi Lodge is a tranquil, peaceful place to stay. Close to the action, but secluded and overlooking the lagoon, we love the fen shui inspired rooms and relaxing by the pool [...]

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The Garden Route refers to the area between Swellendam and Port Elizabeth on the East Coast of South Africa. This region offers spectacular coastal views, lakes, lagoons, beaches, forests… a haven of natural beauty. Towns and villages with historical relevance, quaint arts and craft shops, great restaurants and great locations and then the many child-friendly [...]

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Two hours from Cape Town at the start of the famous Garden Route, Schoone Oordt is an impressive colonial house situated in the quaint market town of Swellendam. We love the warm greeting we always get from owners Richard and Alison Walker, who always welcome you into their home. Spacious, peaceful and cosy Schoone Oordt [...]

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A stunning five bed roomed guest house right on the beach and overlooking the ocean, The Dune really is a hidden gem of a place and in our view an idyllic one or two night stay for those exploring the Garden Route.
It’s light, bright, airy and tastefully decorated in shades of blue and white, with [...]

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Hike the Tsitsikamma coast in luxury! This Month Mandi our Head of travel offers some feedback from our customers who recently explored one of the most beautiful areas of South Africa’s famous Garden Route. “For two magical days we hiked the magnificent Tsitsikamma Coast with no heavy backpack, and spent three nights in comfort at [...]

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