Great Escapes for Geotourists in Hout Bay
There is a growing interest in “geotourism” in southern Africa. Hout Bay has some gems for the would-be geologist, not least of which is the
There is a growing interest in “geotourism” in southern Africa. Hout Bay has some gems for the would-be geologist, not least of which is the
Sitting in the compartment Ali reminisced about bygone days when carriages would be packed with students like her travelling back to UCT after holidays on
Seals, unsurprisingly, like being out of reach of Great White Sharks. They find Duiker Island, close the infamous Dungeons Big Wave Surf Site, is a
Looking at the blaze of colour provided by succulents in the Karoo Gardens at Worcester it is hard to imagine that thick snow capped the
Travellers planning to visit Kairos need not be daunted by the pending drought across the Western Cape.
If you are in Cape Town in late November or December and feel like a grand day out, this is for you! Cherries have long
Roses have an illustrious history – they have been around for at least, according to fossil evidence, 35 million years. Wars have been named after
Wine farms and wine tasting opportunities abound in the Cape and it is often hard to choose where to go. Sometimes it is fun to
This has to be one of the most delightful outings for a family. If you are in Cape Town for a few days it is
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spring on the West Coast is one of our favourite events of the year. Darling is an easy 1½hour drive from Kairos Lodge. We usually make an early start at around 6am and head out on the N1 and up the N7 before the traffic picks up.
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!