One of the best ways to see the French countryside is to hire a boat. This leisurely way of travelling takes you through beautiful scenery and you don’t even need a skipper’s licence. By MAGRIET KRUGER What was the highlight…
Meaningful travel is a beautiful experience at the Drostdy Hotel, as MAGRIET KRUGER discovers. “For me, the most beautiful time in Graaff-Reinet is when the vine leaves on our pergola change colour,” says Kristal Meintjies, a full-time server at the…
Fill up on wetland and coastal scenes with this leisurely multi-day trail, says MAGRIET KRUGER. The Whale Trail in De Hoop Nature Reserve has long been South Africa’s premier slackpacking experience. Now hikers can enjoy the same scenery on the…
What’s in a name? In the case of Dusk, the fine dining establishment on Stellenbosch’s Plein Street, the name is a clue to the experiences inside. By Magriet Kruger Dusk is the time after sunset but before it is fully…
A five-gun salvo kicked off the 50th birthday celebrations of the storied Kanonkop Estate, bringing together leading lights from the wine fraternity. Iinternationally recognised as on of South Africa’s leading wine brands, along with being one of the oldest —…
Newly revamped, the Eco Camp in Gondwana Private Game Reserve offers a unique hands-on safari experience.
What could be better than a fynbos walk? Walking among the wildflowers while keeping an eye out for big game, writes Magriet Kruger.
Clear your schedule – the best weekend ever awaits on the Cape Whale Coast, and the Hermanus Boutique Guest House puts you at the heart of it. Here's how to spend 48 hours in this coastal charmer of a town. By Magriet Kruger