Cape Town is home to many open air markets, which offer a wide selection of  merchandise from traditional African paintings and wood carvings to a varied selection of traditional foods from Pizza’s and Bratwurst’s to Cape Malay curries and Samoosa’s  to organic jams and home brewed beers, and as usual all cultures are well represented.The modern Waterfront development in the heart of Cape Town, and South Africa’s most visited destination, is vibrant and varied too, here the visitor is treated to the modern conveniences of a sophisticated shopping mall with all the international brands such as Jimmy Choo, Gucci and Burberry being represented alongside those of the local designers Marion and Lindie and the popular Nicci Boutiques. Home wares are well represented too with a selection of retail shops stocking everything from Carol Boyes silver and pewter ware to hand painted table linen and fine bone china. Outside in the open air amphitheatre, you will experience a program of music which varies between string quartets and traditional Zulu drums and dancing to the loud street rappers with their own unique blend of rap and Kwaito.Then there’s the extensive selection of restaurants, some on the quaysides, others situated in the malls overlooking Table Mountain and or Table Bay, here you will find a menu to suit every taste, and again each culture is well represented! Wine bars serving hundreds of wines by the glass offer wine lists and experienced sommeliers to assist you every step of the way, and Whisky lovers are not left out, The Bascule Bar has an impressive selection of over 400 Whiskies that could keep your palate happy for weeks!

Around every corner, whether in the wine lands or the city streets, Cape Town will enthrall you with her beauty, her people are warm and welcoming and her cultural diversity is celebrated tangibly, but don’t take my word for it, come, taste, smell, meet, greet, see, experience and celebrate with us!!

Have a look further on our Cape Town Travel-Day Tours and Cape Town Hotels & Accommodation  from which to choose. Remember that you will benefit from all our Special Preferential Rates should you book your Tour/Safari/Accommodation through us.

Holidaying On South Africa’s Beautiful

Garden Route

When God made the world, he started with the continent of Africa he left the region rather dry and sandy! By the time he reached the South, he had perfected his craft and the result was the magnificence of South Africa and particularly the Garden Route. Recent excavations indicate that mankind itself may have originated in Southern Africa and there are numerous archeological sites along the Garden Route ,proving that man once lived, hunted and fished along these Indian Ocean coastlines as far back as 60 000 years. Nowadays the national road journeys east to west along the coast, offering spectacular views of the virgin beaches, dramatic mountain rangers, nature reserves and endless wilderness. Technically the Garden Route starts in the historical town of Mossel Bay where the balmy weather and beaches attract many visitors each year. The Portuguese explorer Bartholomeu Dias set ashore here on the 3rd of Feb 1488, using the area to hunt and to replenish their stores of fresh water. From Mossel Bay the next stop along the route is the town of George which is considered by many to be the capital of the region. George is the largest town in the area and is nestled between the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua mountains which stretch up 1600 meters above the town. The George surrounds have a plethora awesome golf courses including the world famous Fancourt where the presidents cup is held.Probably the most popular town on the Garden Route is Knysna. Situated on the second largest estuary in South Africa. Knysna is protected from the onshore winds by two enormous sandstone cliffs through which the estuary flows into the Indian Ocean. International tourists love Knysna’s diversity of activities, particularly golf, hiking, fishing and mountain biking.To finish off your holiday on a high note, why not spend a couple of days on a magical safari. About hours drive north of Port Elizabeth is a host of luxury safari lodges from which to choose. The Big Five roam here in abundance and tourists can get back to nature in comfort without flying north to the Kruger area and waiting time on airplanes.The vast majority of international tourists who visit the southern part of South Africa will start their holiday in Cape Town. Here they are able to experience the history and diverse culture of this country’s oldest city, established in1652. A number of days are usually spent here visiting Cape Point (the mythical meeting place of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans) or visiting the Cape Wine Region to taste the local produce. From Cape Town tourists travel east up the Garden Route and then finally on to Safari. Port Elizabeth has a domestic airport that connects with Cape Town or Johannesburg for your international flight home.

One important factor to consider when making use of our services is that because we are a solely owned South African tour operator, we are able to purchase all of our accommodation at reduced rates which we pass onto you. These reduced rates are included in all of our fully inclusive itineraries, thus excluding “middleman” mark-ups.

Knysna