Just drive out to one of these delightful wine estates to find something quite magical about the art of viticulture and we dare you to say you didn't have a great time.
On your safari in South Africa, you are sure to come across Nelson Mandela on your travels. He is still to this day a very powerful figure in world politics. Not necessarily these days in the Government itself, but as a symbol of hope over struggle, this man commands a respect not often given to other retired leaders.
Safari in South Africa by following the road north from Cape Town for 2 and a half hours, travelling through some of the most spectacular scenery and you will reach the historic village of Matjiesfontein.
The Garden Route stretches from Port Elizabeth in the north down to Cape Town in the south. In some ways it seems hard to recognise the word "Garden" when applied to the section of coastline which takes in some 800+ kms of fynbos, mountainous hillsides, interspersed with long, sweeping expanses of fine sandy beach, as well as smaller inlets and coves. I think that in the words "Garden" we are looking for a plethora of flowers, manicured lawns and cultivated correctness. There is no doubt that you will find all this, but to me, it is the "other" things that make this such a spectacular piece of coastline.
Safari in South Africa and you will want to include the famous Garden Route on your itinerary. It is truly one of South Africa's gems, stretching from Durban way up on the Eastern Coast, right down to Cape Town, passing South Africa's most southerly point, Cape Agulhas.
The West Coast region of the Western Cape is still one of the most unspoilt. A couple of hours drive out of Cape Town, you will find this area hard to beat for sheer peace and quiet.
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