Our week away organised by All Africa Tours was a week to remember. From Robertson in the Breede River Valley to Hermanus in the Overberg, gave us a variety of experiences just a few hours outside Cape Town.
For those rainy days when your children can't be outdoors, visit the Two Oceans Aquarium and Scratch Patch / Mineral World in Cape Town. When the weather clears, pack a picnic and head to Rondevlei Nature Reserve for some bird watching or Boulders Beach to view the African Penguin. A full day sight seeing on the red tourist bus is also a must.
"Our 15th Wedding Anniversary was coming up and I was wondering what to do that would rival or compare with Paris (5th) or Rome (10th)? I wanted it to be closer to home this time and the Okavango Delta in Botswana sprang to mind," says Scott.
Family Jackson from Cape Town, South Africa set out to explore Northern Italy, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Five weeks of European splendour!
What do the youth feel about their country? Do they reflect what is portrayed in the media? Read a 16 year old's reasons for being proudly South African.
Liz Brash of Cape Town, South Africa says: February 2012, Sandy and I travelled to South America to participate in a 3 day trail run from Puerto Fuy in Chile to Lago Lacar in Argentina. What an awesome experience.
At the end of the day when the sun is setting, it is amazing how the stomach juices seem to wake up from their afternoon hibernation. This is especially true when you are outdoors, close to nature. Any cook worth their salt, wants to be able to whip up a tasty meal no matter where they are. Cooking outdoors is easy if you know how.
The Cederberg's rich bird life is a joy to behold. Whilst camping there, we experienced the bizarre behaviour of a juvenile Klaas's Cuckoo and its adopted Cape Batis parents.
Camping under the stars, sipping an ice cold drink next to the camp fire, eating juicy chops, boerewors and salad and listening to the gentle sounds of birds and flowing water - what more could one ask for as a most relaxing holiday!
This hike is so popular that one needs to book a year in advance to secure your spot
