Mar 18, 2010: Toughing it to the Table top
I am not generally given to laziness but a recent shoulder injury had been holding me back from vigorous forms of exercise. Flaccid muscles and the slow but inexorable creep of the dial on the bathroom scales indicated it was time to get out there.
The...
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Mar 18, 2010: Otter Trail an alluring outdoor experience
I had a strong suspicion we were making a mess of this. Slithering over slimy rocks, I tried to catch up with Jaco Prinsloo as he hauled our packs towards deeper water. Fierce wavelets overturned me like a hapless tortoise. I'd lost a sandal, my bottom wa...
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Mar 18, 2010: Unexpected attractions at Shakama
Located in the foothills of the Waterberg, the five-star graded Shakama Private Game Lodge & Spa is a piece of old Africa just over two hours from Johannesburg.
Situated in malaria-free surrounds, Shakama is set in 6 000 hectares of pristine natura...
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Mar 18, 2010: 15 on Orange
The first thing that greets you as you step into 15 on Orange is the red carpet. No, it's not an actual carpet — it's a row of sparkling red Caeserstone tiles which welcome you into this opulent hotel. The next thing that strikes you is how theatric...
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Mar 16, 2010: Tourism industry can't wait for 2010 fans
Two thirds of South African tourism businesses are polishing up their service in preparation for the influx of 2010 fans, SA Tourism said.
According to a Tourism Update Online poll, 70 percent of related businesses were excited and looking forward to t...
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Mar 16, 2010: New project on track for Franschhoek tourism
A multimillion-rand tram project that will transport tourists along the wine route, stopping at various vineyards and restaurants, is on the cards for Franschhoek.
Punted as an "icon" for the picturesque valley, known for its wines and world-...
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Mar 16, 2010: House full signs starting to go up
Visitors to the World Cup are in for an extraordinary experience, not only because they'll be witnessing this spectacular tournament for the first time on African soil, but because they'll be staying in places that are unique to South Africa.
Thousands...
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Mar 16, 2010: Hug the Big Tree
Tsitsikamma's Big Tree is once more open to the public — the ancient Outeniqua yellowwood, estimated to be between 600 and 800 years old, was inaccessible for 36 months because of roadworks in the area by the South African National Roads Agency Limi...
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Mar 10, 2010: Fans float in luxury
About 1 500 foreign fans will live in the lap of luxury while in Durban for the World Cup - but not at the city's top hotels. Instead, they will be staying on the MS Noordam, a vessel that caters for high expectations.
Journalists were treated to a tou...
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Mar 10, 2010: A piece of Cape Flats authenticity
There is a very special house in the middle of a row of the Cape Flats council houses.
It is the very first backpackers lodge to open on the Cape Flats.
Hylton Mitchell says he and his business partner got the idea from tourists they met who wanted ...
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Mar 10, 2010: Wild Coast horseback safaris
Horseback safaris along the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape are one of the most exciting and riveting ways to see this magnificent slice of South Africa's coastline. An absolute must for your Wild Coast holiday, horse-riding trails allow you to truly exper...
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Mar 10, 2010: Tugela River white water rafting
White water rafting down the Tugela River is one of the most sought after adventure experiences in the country. Boasting excellent rafting conditions and mammoth rapids, it's not surprising the Tugela River is one of the top South African white water raft...
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Mar 09, 2010: Two-thirds of Sanparks World Cup accommodation sold
SA National Parks (Sanparks) have sold two-thirds of the accommodation they had received back from the Fifa accommodation agents, Match, in a single day.
Sanparks manager for tourism and marketing Glenn Phillips said the company achieved record sales o...
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Mar 09, 2010: 10 Million tourists to visit SA in 2010
A record 10 million tourists are expected to pass through South Africa's ports of entry this year, says Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk.
This is 500 000 arrivals more than the 9.5 million who visited the country in 2008.
With just 100 days to...
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Mar 09, 2010: A forest opera
Standing still inside Ongoye Forest at certain times of the day is like being in the middle of a surround-sound concert hall.
Bird song comes from everywhere. Though each sings from its own hymn sheet, it comes to an enchanting harmony. And with the su...
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Mar 09, 2010: All things bright and beautiful
While on a recent trip to visit my daughter in Cape Town, my wife insisted that we needed to visit The Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock.
"It''s for old hippies who have now become organic crusaders," said my daughter, "but if we go we have ...
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Mar 09, 2010: Soweto gets ready to sparkle
For nearly three million residents, Soweto is a daily carnival of life. Once a township with a brutal and bloody history, it is now a great cultural metropolis signifying the feel, the spirit, and the warmth of a vastly diverse South Africa.
Soweto's c...
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Mar 09, 2010: Arch-defying jump of fear
There is something unnatural about stepping off a platform 80m above ground level. The body doesn't like it. But this is the reality of the arch swing at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
A two-second free-fall, a 120m swing through the air and an eight-minut...
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Mar 04, 2010: Free State makeover still on track
The makeover of the Philip Sanders Resort, outside Bloemfontein, was still on track the Free State department of tourism said.
Departmental spokesperson Kgotso Tau said the department hoped the resort would be finished before the start of the 2010 Worl...
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Mar 04, 2010: More than pretty pictures
My first thought when I picked this book up was "Please, not another coffee table book on Stellenbosch!" As beautiful as the scenery is, how many ways can it be packaged?
So it was a pleasant surprise to discover that rather than page after p...
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Mar 04, 2010: Kruger releases 2010 rooms
There's good news for bush-loving travellers who've struggled to get a booking in the Kruger National Park over the long school holidays.
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that some camps block-booked to MATCH — the accommodat...
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Mar 04, 2010: Parlez vous Zulu?
South African street vendor Zama Shinga's face tightens in concentration, carefully repeating the words spoken by her French teacher, who is asking for a discount on her wares.
"Est-ce qu'il y a une réduction? Une ré-du-ction?" ...
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Mar 04, 2010: Langebaan's watersports
Langebaan is renowned for its fantastic array of thrilling watersports. The lagoon provides near perfect conditions for wind, water and board sports, while its crystal clear turquoise waters offer welcome respite from the West Coast summer sun. Enjoy wind...
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Mar 02, 2010: Cape Town stadium
Cape Town's 68,000-seater 2010 stadium is "perfect", Fifa general secretary Jerome Valcke said on Monday.
He was speaking to journalists at the stadium during a whistlestop "state of readiness" tour of the country's 2010 venues.
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Mar 02, 2010: Joburg leads the way in celebrations to mark the 100-days to kick-off
Blow the vuvuzela; fly the flag; sing the anthem! This is a call to all Joburgers to mark tomorrow's 100 days to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Several companies have planned parties for the day. Taking the lead is South African Tourism, which has hooked up ...
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Mar 02, 2010: Finding a 2010 bed
The sleepy town of Limpopo town of Polokwane is bracing for its moment in the World Cup spotlight and scrambling to make sure fans can spend the night.
While South Africa's large cities are well served by major hotels, places like Polokwane and Nelspru...
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Mar 02, 2010: Most Fifa rooms booked for World Cup
Nearly three-fourths of the hotel rooms marketed by Fifa for the World Cup in South Africa have been booked, organisers said.
MATCH, which provides accommodation services for Fifa, says 73 percent of their rooms have been reserved, with just over 100 d...
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Mar 02, 2010: Skydiving in Witbank
Witbank in Mpumalanga offers some of the best weather and flying conditions in the country. This has made it a popular weekend destination for skydiving in South Africa.
The Witbank Skydiving Club is a chief operator in the area, providing skydiving se...
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Mar 02, 2010: East London attractions
East London is also known as Buffalo City because it lies between the Nahoon River in the north and the Buffalo River to the south. It is the only river port in South Africa and is located in the Eastern Cape Province.
East London’s entertainment...
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