Carp Dying In Strandfontein
Whilst visiting Strandfontein Sewage Works we noticed that their were number of large dead carp in the settling ponds. We then went on to Facebook and saw that… Read More »
Hout Bay The Beauty Of The Coast
Hout bay is a stunning little Fisherman’s village just about a 20 minute drive from the centre of the city with some of the best views on earth… Read More »
Spring Flowers, Who Can Resist?
Flowers, flowers everywhere. Carpets of them as far as the eye can see. Spring is here at last. A visit to any of the West Coast areas is… Read More »
Rietvlei flooded as storms hit Cape Town
Last time we had this kind of flooding in Cape Town was in 2007. Today we travelled around Rietvlei and down to Milnerton to capture photos of what’s… Read More »
Boulders Beach at Simonstown, Home to the Jackass Penguins
Boulders Beach in Simonstown is home to some 2500 penguins, these penguins are known as jackass penguins because of the braying sounds they make. They look so awkward… Read More »
Helderberg Nature Reserve
The Helderberg Nature Reserve is in Somerset West in the Western Cape, only 45 kms from Cape Town. The Reserve is surrounded by the Hottentot Hollands Mountain range… Read More »
Harold Porter Botanical Gardens
The Harold Porter Botanical Gardens is situated in Betty’s Bay in the Western Cape. Originally named Shangri-La Nature reserve, when it was later taken over by the National… Read More »
Cape Town From The Air
During these holidays we decided to embark on a new adventure and go on a helicopter ride. We have flown many times in those great big aircraft put… Read More »
Loads of gorgeous green at Greenpoint Park
Greenpoint park originated from the building of the new stadium and was opened in early 2011. The park has been hailed as a “park for the people” and… Read More »
Flock At Sea 2013
We are so excited to be going on a trip at sea with 1000 other birders in March 2013. Flock at Sea, by MSC in conjunction with SA… Read More »
Galileo introduces Open Air Movies in Kirstenbosch Gardens
To add to the summer events at Kirstenbosch, Galileo will bring you Open Air Cinema in the beautiful Kirstenbosch gardens, on the lawns, under the stars, who could… Read More »
Annual Cape Dairy Experience
Because so many people really enjoyed this event and due to popular demand, this event will be on again on Friday the 2nd of November from 10:00 to… Read More »
Century City Natural Goods Market
Century City has some real hidden assets, like the Central Park. On the last Sunday of every month, they hold a Natural Goods market in Central Park. The… Read More »
Spring Wild Flowers at the West Coast National Park
Tucked away in a corner of the West Coast National Park is an area called Postberg. Postberg is only opened in August and September of each year. It… Read More »
Franschhoek
Franschhoek, one of the oldest towns in the Republic of South Africa, nestles in a valley, surrounded by the Franschhoek mountains in the Cape Winelands area just a… Read More »
Kalk Bay
Kalk Bay is a quaint and picturesque village situated on the East coast just south of Cape Town. The village has fantastic views with Whales coming in close… Read More »
Cape Argus – Pick n Pay Cycle Tour 2012
Cape Argus, Pick n Pay Cycle tour is an annual event over a gruelling 109 kilometres of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The event starts in… Read More »
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Kirstenbosch botanical garden is situated at the foot of Table mountain, in what has to be one of the most stunning views ever. It covers over 500 hectares… Read More »
Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary
Intaka Island (Intaka meaning bird in isiXhosa), is one of those best kept secrets that one discovers by accident. It is located within Century City in Cape Town,… Read More »
West Coast National Park
West Coast National Park is known mainly for the spring flowers that carpet the entire area like a blanket. What is not so well publicised is the wild… Read More »
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