Where the Mountains Meet the Sea: Discovering the Western Cape
A luxury five-star eco-reserve set between mountains and sea in the Overberg region just 2 hours from Cape Town, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve lives loyally
Wondering where to eat, drink and stay in the Cape over the next few weeks as the holiday season is upon us. Here are some
Following up on the Spring Wild Flowers West Coast National Park post I shared after an idyllic weekend spent exploring the area, I thought I’d share some
Tintswalo Atlantic. – A 5-star luxury lodge found on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean between Hout Bay and Cape Town, mirroring the majesty
I spent a night at Tintswalo Atlantic, the ocean sweetheart of the Tintswalo Lodges, to experience the location, beauty and rebirth of this very special
Wellington. – It is true what they say, the best things in life are found closest to home; all you need to do is look. For
McGregor. – Dreaming of flowers and paying homage to natural beauty. These I saw everywhere I looked whilst walking McGregor late last year with Mira
Grootbos. – I love what you’ve done with the place! Its no secret that Grootbos is very special to me. I refer to it as my
Fair Trade Tourism. – This little guy came in for a closer look while I was out at sea off Hermanus, whale-watching with Southern Right Charters. Love,
Fair Trade Tourism. – I don’t pretend to have sea legs. You can get me on a boat any given day, whatever the mission, be it
Fair Trade Tourism. – Its a funny thing, up until a week ago, I thought I’d actually seen whales. Whilst I’d stood on shorelines, clambered over
Fair Trade Tourism. – Dating back to 1723, Jan Harmsgat is today a five star country house with ten rooms in the manor house, renovated slave quarters and outbuildings.
Fair Trade Tourism. – Working out of Gansbaai in the Overberg, White Shark Projects fly the Fair Trade Tourism flag with pride, being one of only a
Gondwana Game Reserve. – We had an incredible white Rhino sighting. The female, known lovingly to the rangers as Little Miss Daisy, has been on
Gondwana Game Reserve. – A closer look at the Kwena Lodge rooms.
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The Incidental Tourist is a Personal Travel Blog of a conscious traveller with a deep love for Africa, its incredible people and the environment.
Here I bring you narratives, stories, video and photographs from my travels around the globe, including accounts of gorilla trekking in Uganda, turtle rescue in Kenya, tree planting in Zambia and setting up a temporary home in Lisbon. Not to mention falling in love with Marjorelle Blue in Marrakech.
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