Ever looked up at the night sky to see a full moon so close you could almost touch it? Well done, you’ve spotted a supermoon. The impressive sight happens when a full moon is closest to Earth. It orbits our planet in an oval shape so sometimes it comes closer to us than at other times. To us Earth-lings, the moon appears 30 per …
PLACES TO CAMP IN CAPE TOWN AND SURROUNDS AfriCamps Boutique Camping Set on a beautifully remote spot overlooking a large dam on one of the country’s largest working ostrich farms with the Swartberg Mountains in the distance, AfriCamps Klein Karoo is actually a mere 10 minutes drive from Oudtshoorn. Here, you’ll find five luxury …
7 Great things to do in Cape Town this weekend: #Pickoftheweek: SA Cocktail Week: 28 October – 6 November The inaugural SA Cocktail Week is starting in Cape Town this Friday and the city’s trendiest hotspots will turn into pop-up bars for the 10-day fiesta. Try out delicious, unique cocktails from well-known brands at the …
FAMILY FUN AT THE 2016-2017 THE GALILEO OPEN AIR CINEMA The Galileo is all about providing a special, fun experience for the whole family. During the school holidays, make sure you don’t miss out on the magical movie line-up created especially for little ones! From The Lion King at Century City to Toy Story at …
Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) and South African National Parks (SANParks) are hosting the annual Penguin Festival at Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town. The festival starts with the release of African penguins that were rehabilitated by SANCCOB and takes place at 10h00 at Seaforth Beach in Simon’s Town. Parking can …
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A new era has dawned for The Sunflower Fund, (Bone Marrow donation) bringing with it fresh and exciting new transformations. Along with the new tagline “Hope begins with you”, the organisation has given National Bandana Day a complete facelift. The Sunflower Fund is delighted to announce a brand new campaign, called “Sunflower Day”, which will …
Celebrate diversity and make the most out of National Braai Day Heritage Day (24 September), which falls on a Saturday this year, is a South African public holiday that celebrates our rainbow nation’s diversity and that calls on South Africans to unite despite their differences. IN_HERIT FESTIVAL AT IZIKO MUSEUMS (19 – 25 SEP) Visit …
Rugged rocks and sheer cliffs towering more than 200 m above the sea and cutting deep into the ocean provide a spectacular background for the Parks’ rich bio-diversity. Cape Point falls within the southern section of Table Mountain National Park. The natural vegetation of the area, fynbos, comprises the smallest but richest of the world’s six …
Have a wonderful Spring season South Africa! 1 September 2016
One of the most unique places in the world – a penguin colony in suburban Cape Town! And the best way to see it is from the water. We leave from Simon’s Town Waterfront and paddle past the civilian and Naval Harbour and out to Boulder’s Beach to see the penguins. And what better way …
