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 look for something a little bit different and this is where Vergenoegd Wine Farm near Stellenbosch fits the “bill”! Visit www.vergenoegd.co.za Vergenoegd meaning “content and cheerful” lives up to its…
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Picnic with the penguins
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 really worth packing a picnic and heading for the oldest naval port in Cape Town. Simon’s Town, named after the first governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel, was…
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…
Mellow Meanders to Cape Point
Feeling like getting away from it all but don’t want to travel too far? Cape Point http://capepoint.co.za/ is perfect for a day’s trip away. 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…
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. read more
Gadding to the Cape Town Galleries
Image Samantha Corbett 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…
West Coast Wanders: The Darling Spring Chorus
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. It also means that we reach the flowers…