Roughly 45 minutes’ drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, surrounded by the beautiful Magaliesberg mountain range, Hartbeespoort Dam, or Harties to locals, has become a hive of activity and is a very popular weekend getaway for the two cities. The beauty of Hartbeespoort Dam is what draws people here – the dam literally cradled in the lap of the mountains – and many regard this as a retreat from the concrete jungle of city living. The 1620 hectare Hartbeespoort Dam functions both as a source of irrigation for farms in the area and as a resort, and the peace of the hills and valleys, the warmth even on winter days and the charm of the surrounding countryside, make this a place to restore the soul. The Hartbeespoort Dam is in the Bojanala Region of the North West Province.  The Hartbeespoort Dam, surrounded by the majesty of the Magaliesberg mountain range, is a popular destination for weekend getaways or day trips. Read More »

Founded in 1813 on the banks of the Great Fish River to cater for the migratory farmers who settled in this ruggedly beautiful area with its excellent grazing, abundant water and healthy climate, Cradock today is a thriving agricultural community which specializes in the production of wool and mohair and in cattle farming.

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We are all a very familiar with the song “Heaven is a place on earth”.   Well, I found that jewel nestled between Machadodorp & Waterval Boven in the Mpumalanga Province.  Peace, tranquillity & the pure beauty of nature greeted us when we entered the gates of the farm.  The road leading to the 4 houses situated on the 103 hectares of hilly country is lined with beautiful large trees, flowers & shrubs.  In the distance a few horses were grazing in the surrounding fields and the sounds of birds chirping in the trees made me realize that we chose the perfect place for the perfect getaway. Read More »

The village has become known as the “Jewel of the Free State” – rich in beauty, with an aura of peace and tranquillity.  Clarens is endowed with more trees than most other Free State towns. The village of Clarens is situated in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains and is also an Artists haven with many well known artists either living in or frequenting the village on a regular basis with many art galleries scattered around the village square. Read More »

THE LAND OF CHERRY BLOSSOMS

This is a region of mountain peaks, crystal clear waterfalls and silent lakes set amidst beautiful indigenous forests. Haenertsburg is known as the capital of the land of the Silver Mist.  The town was established in 1886 with the discovery of gold by Carl Ferdinand Haenert.

Haenertsburg is a village situated on the edge of the Great Escarpment in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, on the R71 road between Polokwane (formerly Pietersburg) and Tzaneen. Farming and tourism are the main economic activities on “The Mountain” as it is called by the locals as Haenertsburg is in mountainous terrain. The Iron Crown is a well-known landmark.  Frequent mists and relatively high rainfall have created lush vegetation with forest patches occupying the kloofs which dot the rolling grasslands and surrounding mountains. Read More »

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Kimberley is a prospecting city famous for its quality diamonds, the largest man-made excavation in the world and impressive variety of tourist attractions

It is the capital city of the Northern Cape and surrounded by five of South Africa’s big rivers, two of them being the Orange and Vaal Rivers.

Kimberley has an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day throughout the year and receive an annual rainfall of about 450 mm. Kimberley is situated almost in the centre of South Africa between Cape Town and Johannesburg. Read More »

Kaapsche Hoop, also known as Kaapsehoop or Kaapse Hoop, dates from the famous gold rush of the late 1880’s where fortunes were made and more often, lost.
The land with legends of gold and horses has an exciting history which dates back to 1721.  In 1882 Bernard Chomse claimed to have found gold in the bed of a stream on a high, narrow plateau which projects like a finger between the valleys of the Elands and the Little Crocodile Rivers.  Situated in the hills above Ngodwana 32km from Nelspruit this picturesque village also do have a charming country atmosphere.
The diggers called the strange place Duiwelskantoor “devils office”.  The mountains are so rugged that only the devil could live here. Read More »

LAKE NAVARONE

Situated deep in the heart of the Southern Drakensberg (KZN Province) you will find a place that will instantly take your breath away. Its beauty is that of a precious pearl hidden in an oyster, ready to be discovered by those who seek the beauty, peace, tranquillity and the solitude that only nature can offer. It is here were you will feel closer to God and at peace with yourself. The scenic beauty of the surrounding mountains, lakes, cosy cottages, horses grazing in the fields and small rowing boats on the misty lakes will somehow give you the impression & feeling that you are just that much closer to heaven. Read More »

FESTIVALS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Festivals, festivals, festivals…………… that is what we have to offer you all year round. South Africa has a celebration for every event, art form, food, place and agricultural commodity. From February to November South Africa offers our visitors a wide selection of festivals. Here are some of Africa’s best excuses for a party: Read More »