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Kirstenbosch for younger children

Some of my most precious memories are from when we took our children on family outings. “Off we go” was our favourite phrase and the kids would jump up and down with excitement and anticipation. When visiting a new country it is always useful to have some local knowledge!  To turn family outings into lasting memories requires just a little bit of planning and forethought. But it is well worth it.

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Mellow Meanders to Cape Point

Grab your thermos, a tasty treat, camera and binocs and head for Cape Town’s version of the Wuthering Heights moors. You can do a circular route so start by making your way to Fish Hoek via the M3 and drive over Boyes Drive for spectacular views of False Bay.

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The Sound of Spring at Kairos Lodge

As the Kairos garden matured we continued our quest to draw nature in by creating a large pond. One of my favourite season sounds is the mating call of the endangered Western Leopard Toad (Amietophyrus pantherinus). It is a characteristic sound of August. The Hout Bay population (top left dot on the map) is interestingly isolated from other known locations.

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Gadding to the Cape Town Galleries

Hout Bay has several art galleries to wander through. Take the time to visit the Hout Bay Gallery in Victoria Avenue. Established in 1984, it is a vibrant and energetic gallery featuring many South African artists including David Kuijers, Glen Tong, Paul Du Toit, Robert Slingsby, Vanessa Berlein, Sarah Danes Jarrett, Jan Vermeiren, Richard Scott, Russell Travers, Koos De Wet, Shirley Harris and many more.

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Winter: Photographer’s Paradise at Kairos Lodge

Winter from June through into early August is one of Ian’s favourite times. It is our sunbird season, and if you are a keen photographer or birder you will appreciate that one of the special pleasures in life is to sit and watch the sunbirds having fun in the winter sun!

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