Category Archives: Activities South Africa

Land of the Camdeboo Leaves You Spoilt for Choice
The Karoo and the unique lush valley of the Camdeboo have extended its power annexing mountains and plains. Camdeboo must be Africa’s most treasured secret; simply wallow in the loveliness of this immense land and open spaces and enjoy filling your soul with the exquisiteness of the surroundings.
Stable cottages, guest houses, lodges, resorts, country houses are all the different types of accommodation you will be able to choose from when you visit Graaff Reinet or any of the quaint little towns dotted across the plains of the Great Karoo.
There is something for everyone; the extreme adventurer will be able to enjoy trails and hikes, absailing from the cliffs, horse trails and so much more.

Great Karoo towns that will leave you with a smile on your lips:

•    Established in 1855, Aberdeen is one of those unique Karoo towns that was a mission station on the farm of Brakkerfontein, and was named after the town of Aberdeen in Scotland. This was the birthplace of the minister of the Dutch Reformed Church in Graaff-Reinet. Aberdeen is home to many artists and writers, where an ambience of Victoriana and colour presides.
•    Bedford is a charming Settler village which is cuddled at the foot of the Bedford Mountains, steeped in history and which offers the adventurer diverse and comfortable accommodation with much to see and do.
•     Dolomite formations, natural springs and wild olives  is what makes Cambell special; steeped in the history of the San and Griquas will leave you saturated.
•    Colesburg is a town situated on the N1; stop over on your way to Cape Town and make this a memorable experience by staying over at one of the lovely little cottages or guest houses.

No stay in the Karoo is complete unless you have savoured the fine Karoo lamb and SA cuisine; the people are warm-hearted, friendly and hospitable. You will have to travel far and wide to equal your traditional Karoo experience.

For any and all wine lovers the, Cape Wine Route is something that simply cannot be overlooked. From the awe-inspiring mountains towering over the quaint little town of Franschoek to the breath-taking Tulbach Valley, the wine route will leave the visitor with everlasting memories.
You will be able to savour and taste all those fine memories in every sip of wine on your return from the wine route.
Darling
Visit Darling where wild flowers grow and red wines flow! Darling was founded by Charles Henry Darling in the year 1853, and is situated 27, 593 kms from Cape Town. This little town is popular for a variety of notable things, not least of all the floral and fruity wines that are grown in the area.
All blends of wine are unique and vary in taste; the taste result is due to the varietals used. Red wine varietals usually consist of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Pinotage.
Did you know that when Pinotage is included in a red blend, it is called a Cape Blend?
When visiting Darling don’t forget to go on a game drive through the Buffelsfontein Nature Reserve, or have a bite and enjoy a show at the Evita se Perron theatre cum restaurant. The Darling wine route was only considered an authentic wine route in 2004.

BWI for the eco-friendly wine connoisseur
BWI is the acronym for Biodiversity and Wine Initiative; so when you see this logo on wines it means that the farm where the wine was grown has set a portion of their land aside for the conservation of the Cape Ecosystem. Some wine producers have donated as much as 10% of their land to this cause.
Go green in Darling when partaking in the enjoyment of the Rocking the Daisies Music and Lifestyle Festival every October.

If you would like to find out more about red wines, then contact us today for more information.

The South African wine industry has grown in leaps and bounds and has evolved enormously and is respected in the international wine market. South African wines are well-loved where excellence can be bought at a good price.

In terms white blends, large volumes of crisp, fresh wines are being produced. Understanding the different types of wines, varietals and wine blends will improve an appreciation for your favorite wine and also favourite vineyard.
Blended wines do not meet the same high standards as those of the varietals. This does not mean that white wine blends are substandard. The blending of wines is considered of an ancient noble tradition. As a matter of facts, the French have been blending grapes into Bordeaux for hundreds of years, and another fine example is Italy’s famous red Chianti, which is a blend of sangiovese and canaiolo grapes.
Blends often make use of two or three of the varietals which consist of sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Sauvignon Vert. Wineries try to be flexible when making wine. Experts agree that white blends can often be more balanced than varietals, which often results in a better flavour and better taste.
Wine consumption is a personal experience and will differ from one individual to the next.
For more information on wines, varietals, and blends, contact us to find a wine that you will fall in love with today!

A FEW EXTREME ADVENTURE OPTIONS

 Extreme sports are definitely not for the feint-hearted. So adrenaline junkies – here
are but two choices which are available – skydiving or a shark cage dive in
which you will come face to face with the infamous Great White. This extreme adventure trip begins 2 km
along the coast from the village of Gansbaai.

After a continental
breakfast (no greasy foods), a safety briefing is held and you board the
shark-chaser which takes you 5 miles out to Dyer Island. After dropping anchor, the Great Whites are
attracted with a formulated ‘Chum’ mixture. Once they arrive, you will have the
opportunity to photograph these awe-inspiring animals feeding at the surface,
right alongside the boat. This is when you enter the cage for an extreme adventure.

Another extreme
sport in which you could indulge is tandem skydiving in Cape Town. What a unique way to see the magnificent beauty down
below. You will climb 9000 feet before plummeting towards a drop zone like no
other on earth!

After a brief ground instruction and safety
check, you put on your gear and board the aircraft. On the way up you had
better take in the view because it will be an entirely different experience on the
way down!  In this extreme sport
your tandem jump master will count you down and you jump into oblivion.  On first impact, you will literally have your
breath blown away!  You will then free
fall for 30 seconds before the
jumpmaster opens the parachute and you float gently to the ground.