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 by an ethos of sustainability, harmony and immersion in nature.
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 top recommendations. BOCCA, Bree Street Discover a taste of urban
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 ideas on where best to celebrate the fact that Spring
Tintswalo Atlantic. – A 5-star luxury lodge found on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean between Hout Bay and Cape Town, mirroring the majesty of the setting in every uniquely designed suite … The
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 place after the devastating fire that saw its closure last
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 me home means Wellington in the Western Cape, the more
McGregor. – Dreaming of flowers and paying homage to natural beauty. These I saw everywhere I looked whilst walking McGregor late last year with Mira of McGregor Country Getaways. Perfect appeal.
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 true wonderland and am always grateful for any opportunity to spend time
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, nothing but a heart overflowing with love for him. So
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 whales, sharks or sundowners, but to be honest, it always
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 rocks, peered through telescopes and focussed my extended lens across
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. Proudly adopting Fair Trade practices, I am walked and talked
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 couple of operators that have attained that certification in an
Gondwana Game Reserve. – We had an incredible white Rhino sighting. The female, known lovingly to the rangers as Little Miss Daisy, has been on the reserve for a while. She has been de-horned as
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The Incidental Tourist
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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