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Montagu – Reasons to linger longer

admin — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 06:11:53 +0000

Karoo Adventures

Karoo Adventures had an open day for their new ZIP slide on the Wagonwheels 4×4 route in the Koo valley on Saturday! The ZIP slide traverses a gorge with steel cables for almost a kilometer of the most extraordinary scenery in the Karoo. Truly big sky country, mountain range after mountain range into the far distance.

Virtually anybody can ZIP, although they do not have harnesses small enough for under 13′s yet. The equipment is imported from Switzerland and safety is a priority. There is a back-up cable and the guides are very patient, making sure you are comfortable and are with you at each platform.

Situated about 20 kms from the N1 and about 40 kms outside Montagu on the R318, this is an adrenalin rush you will never forget! Best of all, the platforms and base camp all fit perfectly into the environment. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

James Bond 007 saves the world in Cape Town

admin — Mon, 30 May 2011 13:22:02 +0000

In the new novel James Bond returns with his trademark wit, charm and Carte Blanche status in this thrill a minute novel by Jeffrey Deaver. Racing around the globe, our suave super spy finds himself in none other than Cape Town, South Africa.

With the help of a feisty police inspector in the SAPS, he races across the Peninsula to unravel a deadly terrorist plot. But he wouldn’t be Bond if he didn’t take the time to stay in a luxurious hotel such as the Cape Grace, drink Zulu beer and the finest wines Franschhoek and surrounds has to offer, eat Bobotie and listen to singer Thandiswa Mazwai in the Bo-kaap. The Mother City features in more than half of the book and next time you walk through the streets of Cape Town, you may just look at it through different eyes.

Best deal! R999 for airfare, accommodation & car hire

admin — Mon, 30 May 2011 08:00:48 +0000

Cape Town and the Western Cape has just become that much more affordable with a special offer for 2 nights, which includes flights (from Johannesburg only), accommodation and car hire, for only R999 per person sharing. This is but one of the great specials available as part of Cape Town Routes Unlimited’s esCape to the Cape – whatever the weather campaign.

Visitors who want to make use of this offer can book at www.tourismcapetown.co.za/escape, which is the campaign website. Special incentives like these are the result of partnerships – a prominent feature of this exciting drive. The campaign aims to introduce travellers to the myriad activities, events and experiences available in the destination during the winter months.