Friday, 9 March 2012

iSIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK

The jewel in the crown of Zululand is undoubtedly the iSimangaliso Wetland park. its Zulu name tells you that "you are in the land of miracles". .

HIGHLIGHTS OF iSIMANGALISO
  • Whale watching from June to November is a must for visitors. During this time, the hunchback, minke and southern right whales migrate from the feeding grounds of the Antarctic to breed and calve on the coasts of Mozambique and Madagascar.
  • The coastline is a breeding ground for leatherback and loggerhead turtles.
  • A leasurely boat cruise on Lake St Lucia, meandering through dense thicket, affords many opportunities to spot families of crocodiles & hippos.

 The park is a robust interaction of eight interlinking ecosystems that are home to a profusion of fish, fauna & flora. And then there are the the 25 000-year-old coastal dunes, which are among the highest in the world.

Wednesday, 7 March 2012

THE BOLAND

With its rich history, stately Cape Dutch houses, panoramic veiws, world class wines, good food & diverse cultures, The Boland is one of the most popular tourist regions in South Africa. spectacular valleys surrounded by towering mountain peaks, sheer cliffs & fynbos-covered slopes create breathtaking scenery.

Blessed with fertile soil, crystal-clear mountain streams and ideal climate, the Boland is the centre of outh Africa's wine industry and also the country's largest producer of deciduous fruit.
The Boland being a typical mediterranean climate with hot dry summers.
Moisture-laden air from the ocean provides some relief from the heat.
The wine routes for this wonderful place being Franschhoek Wine Routes, Stellenbosch Wine Route, Paarl Wine Route, Tulbagh Wine Rout, Wellington Wine & Brandy Route, Breedekloof Wine Route & Worscester Wine Route all forms part of the Wine farms in our country.

Home Of Vacation S.A

Seasoned travellers knows that the journey is half the experience...
It is in the spirit that Vacation gives insight into the many South African treasures, form vibrant cities to charming country towns and one-horse drops  steeped on history.
South Africa does not give up on making sure that your visit and stay anywhere in it is worth while. This country of great diversity, is a country of warm welcoming..
Beauty lies within her core...
Veiws are mgnificent...
Beaches are a pure paradise...
The weather is splendid...
Pak your travel bags & head for South africa...come explore, & tickle your senses. No matter what it is you seek to find...South Africa will cater to your every need.

Thursday, 16 February 2012

HISTORY OF NAPIER - OVERBERG...

NAPIER

The village with the old world charm, Napier, offers serenity and quiet charm. Century-old cottages blend with modern houses resulting in a delightful rural atmosphere. The hospitality of the people of Napier and the beauty on the surrounding countryside is certain to enrich all and impact the wish to returnto enjoy the ambience of Napier again

Dutch Reformed Church and Feeshuis: Built in the form of Greek cross with teak interior, a beautiful pipe organ and front made of solid brass. The Feeshuis, one of the oldest building in town, was used as slave quarters during 1810 - 1820.

Goldmine: During the 1870/80's gold fever gripped the country. In the rolling Ruggens (hills) of the Overberg on the farm, Hansiesrevier, a reminder of those years remains.

Giant Sundial: A giant sundial (probably the biggest in South Africa) on which the time can be told within half a minute was erected by Danie du Toit in 1965. It is located at the municipal offices. Du Toit had no training in this field but gained his knowledge from years of meticulous observation.

Ox-wagon: To commemorate the ox-wagon trek in 1838. Erected in 1988.

Grootberg Hiking Trial: New 8km hiking trial around the summit of the Grootberg. Large variety of fynbos and bird species. Starts at the FM-tower.

Tuesday, 14 February 2012

FEBRUARY - MAKE IT AMORE....MONTH OF LOVE


"Oh my love's like a red, red rose...
that's newly sprung in June.
Oh my love's like the melody...
that's sweetly played in tune"

Like it or not, February is valentine's month. Treat it as a greeting-card conspiracy or use it as an excuse to go somewhere beautiful. Here is a handful of  our top romantic ideas...and destinations...

DRAKENSBERG...
Nothing says i love you like a lakeside stone cottage, cosy fireplace and majestic mountain peaks.


MAGALIESBERG...
Sip champaigne and watch the sun rise as you drift high above the Magalies River Valley. Whether you like heights or not, a balloon safari will get your heart rate going, first price for any Valentine's escape.


ROBERTSON VALLEY...
Head to the Robertson Valley to cruise the Breede River while sipping wines from Viljoensdrift wine estate. The cruise lasts for about an hour and you can have a picnic basket made up at the deli.

CAPE TOWN...
Hop onto a catamaran in Cape Town for a sunset cruise on the Atlantic Ocean..


DURBAN...
It doesn't get much better than sipping bubbly while the sun sets over the horizon, and where better to do that than in Durban, which has near-perfect weather all year round.

Monday, 13 February 2012

Overberg stories - Struisbaai

This popular holiday venue is developing rapidly - and is welknown for its 14km uninterrupted white beaches. Water sports are particularly popular. Struisbaai, according to legend, is named for the size of its big beach - an old Nederland word for "huge".

Hotagterklip cottages: Restored fisherman's cottages at the entrance of Struisbaai, built by early fishermen. Some are now used for holiday homes, and all are national heritage sites.

Anglican Church: This small restored thatched church, which is a national heritage site, is much sought after for small weddings and services.

Shell Shops: A must for the collector and browser.

Harbour: The quaint little harbour, built in 1959, was deepened and enlarged in 1990 and is today used by both fishing and ski boats.

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

WELCOME TO THE OVERBERG...

OVERBERG...

There is a rich and quiet stretch of Africa that invites the visitor to spend some time, rekindle the senses and create memories... the pulsating wheat fields of the Overberg, the sun kissed-cliffs that characterise the Breede River Valley, and the quiet beaches of South Africa's famous West Coast. The various components of this South African quilt open up a host of possibilities with which to do as much (or as little) as you want.

The kaleidoscope of scenic experiences can be entered into by meandering through myriad wild flowers, rafting along the crystal clear Breede river, whale watching along the Overberg shoreline that host scores of shipwrecks, or endeavouring on an energetic sand-boarding excursion down skyscraping dunes...
You can say you have experienced it all...ONLy when one meets a "strandloper", tastes "bokkoms" and dances the "langarm" in your "veldskoene".Who could resist sipping some 'soetes'the honey-tinged West Coast wine, on frosty winter evenings or over  crushed ice on hot summer days?


From these bright blue western bays with their antique fishing boats, there is a snake-like road that takes the explorer back to the picturesque Overberg, along the mountains and orchards of gthe Breede River Valley, through the longest wine route in the Western Cape.
The unexpected pleasures that this panoramic landscape offers, thde abundance of trees, the magnificent fynbos, the everchanging face of the mountains and hills, will embroider stories, friendships and pictures never to be forgotten...