sun, surf and a bubbly route
There’s some new flavours in Plett, much to the excitement of the former polo capital’s mink and manure set. Up to 20 farms are now planted with vineyards and a number of intimate tasting rooms have opened on for intrepid wine lovers.
WORDS MARLIZA VAN DEN BERG
PHOTOGRAPHY GLENN MURRAY
a singular experience
Pezula Resort & Spa’s rebranding as a Conrad property at the end of 2012 marks the arrival of Hilton Worldwide’s internationally acclaimed luxury portfolio in South Africa.
the ghosts of prince albert
Ailsa Tudhope’s spooky tales about the Karoo town of Prince Albert and her historically soaked Ghost Walk are ideal ways to delve into
the mists of time saturating this captivating and quirky Karoo town.
WORDS GARETH PRETORIUS
PHOTOGRAPHY ADRIAN SKELTON
valley of birds
AN AVIAN TREASURE CHEST
With an abundance of nature reserves and game parks, including the Tsitsikamma forest, the Garden Route has an unrivalled wealth of bird life – and none so prolific as Nature’s Valley.
WORDS COLLEEN BLAINE
PHOTOGRAPHY COLLEEN BLAINE, GEOFF McILLERON AND BIRDS OF EDEN
close encounters
They form part of the shy five, and with endless patience South Africa’s “Meerkat Dundee”, Devey Glinister, has habituated these fascinating creatures to allow tourists and researchers from all over the world an intimate view.
WORDS Nick van der Leek
PHOTOGRAPHY Nick van der Leek
a little de rust goes a long way
Hundreds of years after the first weary travellers sought comfort at this serene spot on the southern side of the treacherous Meiringspoort, De Rust continues to offer peace and tranquillity to body and soul.
WORDS ATHANE SCHOLTZ
PHOTOGRAPHY DESMOND SCHOLTZ
klein karoo treasure chest
Calitzdorp has established itself as a haven for art and nature lovers alike.
WORDS TIMOTHY TWIDLE
PHOTOGRAPHY ADRIAN SKELTON
slack packin’ on the donkey trail
The latest of the area’s trails now affords visitors a taste of local cuisine at a community restaurant, along with the luxury of hiking with four-legged porters.
WORDS MATTHEW COVARR
karusa, little water, lovely wine
THIS FAMILY BUSINESS ON THE KLEIN KAROO WINE ROUTE HAS UNLOCKED THE SECRETS OF PRODUCING BEAUTIFUL WINES ORGANICALLY – MAKING DO WITH WHAT NATURE HAS PROVIDED.
WORDS WINNIE YANIOGLOU
PHOTOGRAPHY HANS VAN DER VEEN
klein karoo treasure chest
Calitzdorp has established itself as a haven for art and nature lovers alike.
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