Live, learn and leisure local this July

We’re halfway through the year and even though 2019 is flying by, there’s still plenty of time to explore our beautiful country on your next wild adventure. In the spirit of celebrating and promoting South Africa’s marvellous wilderness heritage, we have a few local holiday destinations that will bring out your wild side.

Enhance Your Stay

A blissful break at one of our properties simply isn’t complete without “holiday extras” – those unmissable activities that are perfect for a truly unforgettable time. These magical extras are sure to fill your holiday with special moments, wherever you are! Enhance your stay by taking the time to pre-book them, to ensure your holiday is packed full of activities you love… and you could save with early booking discounts.

Family-fantastic Destinations & Activities – Approved for the best time!

This month we’d like to share some ideas that we pinky-promise will help you have the best possible getaway with family or friends – from the best destinations to some activities that will leave you breathless (in a good way). Turn your life into a travel blog… Isn’t life great?! Well, maybe not all of……

Planning the perfect romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day…

It’s almost 14 February, the internationally-recognised day of LOVE. If you’ve planned a romantic getaway, even if it’s just to spoil yourself – good on you, you’re doing better than we are! For those of us that have left things a little late – don’t stress – here are some tips to have a memorable Valentine’s Day and how you can celebrate “Valentine’s Day” with the one you love.

Guest Post: Midlands Saddle & Trout

We invited Jason McCall and his partner Kate to experience Midlands Saddle and Trout, and give us feedback on their stay. After a few weeks of seriously stressful radio work * Note : Stressful doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy it * – (it just means after getting one more message from Tannie Sharleze from ooomhlanga ……

Uncovering the Myth

The Hole in the Wall The well-recognized Hole in the Wall, found on the wild coast, is steeped in Xhosa folklore and despite its natural causes, the legendary story of how this phenomenon occurred is still very relevant in Xhosa culture today. The wild coast is known as Xhosa territory, therefore the Hole in the……

The Big Pineapple

Standing at 16.7 metres high and featuring 3 floors and an observation deck, The Big Pineapple is considered to be the largest artificial pineapple in the world. This iconic structure was created by members of the agricultural community in Bathurst. The story behind this massive structure is that it was constructed between 1990 and 1992……

Fishing at Hole in the Wall

Coffee Bay and Hole in the wall, offer a great spot for shore angling, which also makes it a popular spot for daring fisherman to try their luck with the famed catch of Kob by night. While the coastline at Hole in the Wall is very rocky, and most of the great fishing spots require……

Eat your heart out at Pesto

If you’re in the mood for some good Mediterranean food then the Pesto Restaurant is definitely the place to be. Our menus are filled with all sorts of mouth-watering and yummy dishes to tickle your taste buds. What could be better than the timeless combination of scrambled eggs and smoked salmon.  Enjoyed with the sea……