KRUGER NATIONAL PARK...

KRUGER...

...a palette of Eden

A mass of gold gently stirs. It raises its head and contemplates the vast wilderness... A slow growl emerges from the depth of its being. The king throws back his magnificent mane and lets out his mighty roar.
He is free...
        He is home...

Spanning across the Mpumalanga region into the Limpopo Province lies the Kruger National Park. Here, visitors will encounter indigenous bush sub-tropical lowveld vegetation, fertile valleys, and terraced hills.
The Northern area offers many archaeological and historical sites, such as Masorini and Thulamela.
The park, rich in biodiversity, was established in 1898 and stretches for 350 km from south to north along the Mozambiquan border to where South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe meet at the infamous Crooks' Corner on the influence of the Luvuvhu and Limpopo rivers.

Well known for its diversity of habitat and wildlife, Kruger offers visitors an excellent opportunity to experience close encounters with elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard in a natural unfenced environment. Wild dog, cheetah, zebra, giraffe and a variety of other species are also indigenous to the park. A paradise for the wildlife enthusiast with close to a 150 mammals, over 380 species of indigenous trees, as well as over 500 bird species, the park is a birdwatchers haven.

Become an adventurer and discover

the heart of Southern Africa...

THE CAPE KAROO - BEAUFORT WEST

Beaufort West, the oldest town in the Central Karoo, lies in a area which has been inhabited for centuries. Some of the world's most interesting stone-age sites have been discovered on its outskirts. Khoi-San people once lived here and fine examples of their rock engravings have been found nearby. The farmers arrived in the mid 1700's when Xhosa tribesmen also moved into this area which was once a swamp and is now one of the world's most interesting arid zones.

Beaufort West has fascinating museum based on this world famous operation. A rich and romantic history apanning almost two centuries tell of the Khoi-San who stretched on the rocks of the Nuweveld Mountain while murderous bands of runaway slaves, law-breakers, arms and liquor smugglers hid there.
But Beaufort West has much more than a fascinating history. A successful hydrophonics employment venture supplies fresh and dried herbs to the country's markets and tourists friendly accomodation establishments meet the needs of every taste and pocket.
One of the Western Cape's most well known draw cards, the Karoo National Park, is also right on its doorstep.
Here herds of game and newly intriduced Black Rhino roam peacefully on its beautiful plains.
Beaufort West also boasts a wide variety of beautiful guesthouses, quaint B&B, private guest and hunting farms as well as an array of restaurants.

The Great Karoo has everything to offer for the adventure tourist including walking, kihing, hunting, horse riding, star gazing, mountain biking, 4x4 adventures, quad biking, game safari's and bird watching.



The are also boasts over 9000fauna and flora species, and provides the opportunity to explore fascinating fossils ans to overnight in the veld. Nothing rivals the special tranquillity, space, silence and peace of the magnificent Karoo Plains.

DWARSREVIER - CAPE WINELANDS

The historic settlements of the Dwarsrevier Valley are nestled in a dramatic landscape between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands. Pniel, Johannesdal, kylemore and Languedoc are gems waiting for you to explore them.

A farming area since utch colonial times the Dwarsrevier Valley is as fertile as it is magnificent.

Consider starting your visit to the valley by taking a drive through Kylemore where you can call on local story teller Johannes Brandt, but be sure to call ahead - the rat-race has not yet caught up with the communities!
ontinue your explorations with an easy stroll around the historic "werf" in Pniel with its beautiful church and Freedom Monument.
n the wat to the world famous Boschendal estate with its first rate manor house museum, choice of eateries and award-winning wines., make a detour to charming Languedoc.
Then make your way to the "Museum van de Caab" at Solms-Delta, possibly stopping off at Allee Bleue estate and the Bien Donne herb garden along the way, before finally visiting the Franschhoek Motor Museum at L'Ormarins.

Now that you know what the Dwarsrevier valley is all about you are ready to explore the rest of the Cape Winelands.




BON VOYAGE!!!

MAFIKENG HISTORICAL...

Nobody really travels to mafikeng - or Mahikeng as it is now known - to see the sights, as a true tourist that is. One goes to Mahikeng on business, whether it be on government or commercial business.

Visitors to the capital of the North West Province also arrive in town to play sports, visit friends and family, or to attend a meeting or conference.

To many of the visitors, Mahikeng is simply a city on the edge of North West Province very close to the border of Botswana.



Many do not realize that the city is one of the richest spots in the country from cultural-heritage point of veiw. So the next time you come to Mahikeng take time to explore and learn.

THE HARTSMEANDER...

How often have you travelled through the towns of Sannieshof, Barbarspan, Delareyville, Ottosdal & Lichtenburg with only your end distination in mind?

well this time we decided to stop and meet some of the local talents. We drank tea with artists, ate delicious food and stayed in very comfortable and beautifully decorated accomodation. Follow the Hartsmeander and travel through towns like Delareyville, Coligny, Lichtenburg, Ottosdal and Sannieshof.

Sannieshof is situated on the N14 and is also the gateway to Botswana, Namibia, the Northern Cape and the Kalahari. Each town adds its own charm to this quaint area.

This new addition to the South Africann meander routes, brings a new exciting route for all interested in a self-drive breakaway. Enjoy the numerous arts and craft spots along the route; the v ast openess of this area and incredible sunsets brings out the artist or potter in you.

The internationally famous Barberspan Bird Sanctuary is only a couple of kilometers away from all these towns and a true haven for birds and birdwatchers, in fact for all nature lovers. Fishing is allowed in certain areas at the sanctuary.




For the sun loving family ther is hiking, biking and historical sites aswell as a great scope of accomodation available to suit every taste. Enjoy horse riding or take on the challenge for cly pigeon shooting. Hartsmeander really offers something for all tastes and interests.

CRUISING HARTBEESPOORT!!

Created on the farm of a Boer War peace campaigner; Hartbeespoort Dam offers sight-seeing, shopping and water sports. Day trippers may find it hard to get to the waterfront, but ther are plenty else to see and do.

The Hartbeespoort Dam, surrounded by the majesty of the Magaliesbergmountain range, is a popular destination for weekend getaways or day trips. Harties, as it is affectionately known, boasts all manner of activities including water sports of all kinds - para-sailing, watersurfing, water and jet-skiing.

Of course for the more adventure-mad  visitor, Hartbeespoort Dam is ideally situated for paragliding, hand-gliding or hot air ballooning.  Meet the sun halfway up the morning sky with an early morning flight in a hot-air balloon and watch as the countryside awakens to a new day.

Hartbeespoort Dam is also the beginning of the Heritage Route and is a great point of departure to discovering the rest of the Province.