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    10 Things I Love About Cape Point Nature Reserve

    17 September 2024 - By 

    Cape Point exists within the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and forms a key part of the vast Table Mountain National Park. It is a truly iconic place in South Africa (and indeed the world) to visit and is one of Cape Town’s Big Six attractions. Ever since I first visited it in 2014, I’ve been firmly adamant that if there’s one place in the Western Cape and South Africa that locals and tourists alike must visit – it is this fierce, hopelessly beautiful place. These are ten reasons (among many more) why I love Cape Point Nature Reserve…

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    Travel Review: A Right Whale of a Time In Hermanus

    30 December 2021 - By 

    In October 2014, my brother, his partner and I hit the road and headed to Hermanus, a small town in the Western Cape, for some memorable whale watching. For those who don’t know, Hermanus is fondly referred to as ‘the whale capital of South Africa’ (and indeed the world). Each year, when the whales visit our shores (usually June to December), Hermanus attracts visitors the world over for incredible shore-based whale watching and chartered boat tours. It forms part of the Cape Overberg Region and is one of South Africa’s oldest seaside towns. This coastal gem is named after teacher…