The weather was perfect last week for a day trip: from Cape Town along the beautiful coast-hugging Clarence Drive to the southern coastal town of Hermanus, also known as “the Whale Capital of South Africa”. Continue reading
Look out for this famous painted rock as you come down Patatanek Pass on your way to Kruger National park from Johannesburg (± 35 km from the Machado toll gate). Continue reading
If you are planning a trip to South Africa you are probably wondering when the best time to visit would be. Well there is really no short answer to that question, as South Africa literally does offer (as the old TV ad went) a “world in one country”. Continue reading
On the 24 June 2009 the Barge MARGARET, with its load of 12 river barges, floated ashore at Jacobsbaai after breaking its tow from the Tug SALVALIANT. Continue reading
A question I am often asked by my visiting tourists is – “what is a traditional South African meal?”
There are several possible answers to this question, but mine is usually an emphatic “braai!” Also known as a “barbeque done properly”. Continue reading
After running his own guest house in Johannesburg for many years Rob Parkinson decided to specialise in custom-made professional tours for visitors to South Africa.
A qualified tour guide himself now for over 15 years he looks forward to welcoming YOU to South Africa.
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