NORTHERN CAPE A-Z – DIAMOND COAST, WEST COAST, KAROO & KALAHARI

Tag: Attractions

  • V & A Waterfront in Cape Town

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    Due to so many attractions available in our Country, no matter where you go… there is always another place to see! SO….We visited the V & A Waterfront in Cape Town! Table Mountain provides a majestic backdrop to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa. During the early 1990’s, the Waterfront in…

  • A visit to Strand & Gordon’s Bay Harbour

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    Strand & Gordon’s Bay Strand is a suburb of Somerset West and originally known as Somerset Strand. It gained independent municipal status in 1896 but the recorded history goes back at least three centuries. Gordon’s Bay lies on the north eastern corner of False Bay. This holiday village is renowned for it’s fishing and boating…

  • Visit the Sandveld village called Aurora

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    After a visit in Velddrif (on the West Coast) it is an absolute must to visit the village named Aurora… We traveled towards Piketberg via the R399. The tare road stretch through farmlands and it is a scenic drive out in the country. After about 50km from Velddrif there is a turnoff left that leads to Aurora. Aurora…

  • What is a Pedicab?

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    I can remember that as a child, I had the experience of being transported down the streets of Durban in a cart on wheels…it was called a Rickshaw! As part of the holiday this was definitely a highlight! When I saw the Pedicab for the first time, It reminded me of Durban’s Rickshaw Rides… Pretoius…

  • We visit the Berg River Canoe Marathon

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    The 52nd annual Berg River Canoe Marathon, a 240 km race from Paarl to Velddrif, in the Western Cape, took place over a period of 4 days. Day One was from Paarl to Sonkwasdrif(between Wellington and Gouda) = 62,1 km Day Two from Sonkwasdrif to Bridgetown(between Gouda and Piketberg) = 45,7 km Day Three from…

  • From a Crisp Winter to a Magical Flower

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    Here in South Africa, it is Winter…  the time for a hot cup of Soup, a Hearty Stew and Pancakes with Cinnamon Sugar… Even though the air is cold and the rain drops fall, it will be soon that the flowers will bloom… In CALVINIA, a town in the NORTHERN CAPE,  one can experience a…

  • We Visited Calvinia….at the foot of the Hantam Mountains

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    Calvinia is a town with it’s own beauty…  For someone, like me, who lived in the hustle and bustle of the big Cities, this little town is surely unique! When ever I think about Calvinia, I remember the flames of our campfire, dancing on the beat of the music, that was playing in our motor home…..that BIG cup of hot chocolate…

  • We continue along the Coast – from Eland’s Bay to Strandfontein..

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    After exploring the Eland’s Bay Cave at Baboon Point, it was time to continue on our journey… ….but first we had a hot cup of coffee and took a few minutes to stretch our legs. Eland’s Bay is a small holiday town with a few shops that stock the bare necessities. Ideal for the holiday…

  • Port Nolloth to Alexander Bay

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    We  left Port Nolloth early the next morning… it was misty and cooler than the day before. We did not know what to expect and the feeling of excitement was overwhelming. Bruno and Junior also showed some eagerness and barked – uttering their opinion! While traveling along, we spotted Antelope.  This one was standing all alone, staring at us passing by….…

  • Kleinzee to Port Nolloth

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    On the road again….a long dusty road. –  70km ahead is PORT NOLLOTH  and 3km South of Port Nolloth lies Mc DOUGALL’S BAY. We traveled on a very corrugated road from Kleinzee to Port Nolloth.  Although the locals travel these roads daily, It felt as if we were shaking to pieces!  I was relieved to reach the tarred…

  • Traveling from Hondeklip Bay…further up North..

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    We arrived in HONDEKLIP BAY after a long day of constant traveling.  We were tired and our four legged children were ready for their supper… With one of the locals’ assistance, we found the Caravan Park and settled in for the night. The Caravan Park – a walled in piece of ground with an ablution block.  Lots…

  • Why do we all love TRAVELING?

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      There is always the desire….. to Travel, and the curiosity to know what a Town looks like.  How do the people in the town make a living?  What attractions are there to  view?….                                            …