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Located on the southern coast of the Western Cape Province, Hermanus is known as the world’s foremost land based whale watching destination. Hermanus property for sale is a thriving investment opportunity and is especially popular for purchasing holiday properties.Hermanus real estate has in recent years expanded the town, luscious mountains and on the other side the sea.

Hermanus living has all the necessary amenities. The town centre has shopping immensely, yet it still succeeds in keeping its fisherman’s village charm. Hermanus is a town located between gorgeous malls, many wonderful restaurants and for those wanting to live in Hermanus permanently the town also has great schools.  There is also Hermanus Yacht Club and Hermanus Golf Club for enthusiasts. Except for Hermanus, there are also smaller suburbs outside of the town. They are Gansbaai, Sandbaai, Vermont, Voelklip and Onrus. These smaller suburbs also have amazing properties and are growing rapidly. Hermanus properties offer great views and a fresh, peaceful living. Hermanus has been a popular retirement area for years as it is safe and has all the most needed amenities. It is a tranquil town.

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For a great Easter weekend getaway go to the Paddocks lodges on the beautiful estate of Beaulieu in Midrand. This two bedroom, self-catering cottage is affordable and is the perfect equestrian holiday. The Paddock lodges are suitable for corporate use or private use. The Gauteng Horse Society show arena is across the road, making it the perfect getaway spot for horse enthusiasts of any kind. The Kyalami Race Track, Inanda Country Base, Kyalami Business Park and Helderfontein Conference Centre are minutes away from the Paddocks lodges. It’s also within driving distance from Sandton, Fourways, OR Tambo International Airport, Montecasino and Pretoria. The Paddocks lodges promises to leave you feeling relaxed and content.

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A long standing tradition in Cape Town is to climb Lion’s Head at full moon. The peak forms part of a dramatic backdrop with Table Mountain to the cityscape of Cape Town.

Arm yourself with a bottle of Cape bubbly and plonk yourself down on the summit to watch the sun set over the ocean. The 360 degree views of the city and ocean are hypnotic, you won’t want to leave.

Be sure to muster up a healthy sized group – it is not advisable to hike alone.

You could also get really brave and book a tandem paraglide flight with an instructor. Lion’s Head is a popular launching site for paragliders.

Cape Town accommodation is plentiful and there’s something to suit every budget but it is highly advisable to book ahead, especially over the Christmas season (December to mid-February) and during the Argus Cycle Tour (usually mid-March).

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If you go shark cage diving with White Shark Diving Co. you will go aboard the White Shark, a is a 12 meter long sea-cabin cruiser Cat.  It has been custom built to the specifications required in the shark cage diving industry.

She is the most recent boat built in the shark cage diving industry with the most modern design and requirements installed.

Engines: The new 4-stroke outboard – with 4.0 liter displacement, a 24-valve V6 powerhead with dual overhead Suzuki, offers more speed, more acceleration and more performance than any outboard ever made. It’s the world’s strongest cams, with variable valve timing, and a new streamlined lower unit that slices through water like a hot knife through butter. There has never been so much power in an outboard.

However the real reason White Shark Diving Co uses these outboards is due to the eco friendly nature of their emissions. The ultra low emissions can hardly be noticed. In fact you can hardly notice the engines when switched on.

Stellenbosch is close to Cape Town so it can be visited on a day trip, or you could do a day trip to Cape Town or the Overberg from Stellenbosch. The nearest beach is at Strand.

Keen for a blast in the Winelands? Ride through Stellenbosch vineyards, orchards and fynbos to the top of the historical Bottelary Hills. Magical views of Stellenbosch, its mountains, False Bay and Table Mountain can be seen throughout the ride. Special outings include picnics, wine-tasting or spectacular sunrise or sunset rides.

If you are looking for Stellenbosch hotel accommodation, SafariNow has a selection of hotel accommodation in Stellenbosch and surrounds.

Amarula Cream liqueur originallly comes from South Africa where the marula fruit grows  on the Savannah. The marula tree produces  large quantities crop of pale yellow egg shaped fruit and plays a unique role in tribal legend. It is also known as “The Marriage Tree” – to this day tribal weddings take place beneath its branches and the fruit is believed to have aphrodisiac properties as well as featuring in African fertility rites. The marula fruit attracts many animals – especially elephants. To produce Amarula Cream Liqueur, the marula fruit is gathered and the flesh pulped, sweetened and fermented. The resulting “marula spirit” is then matured in oak casks for 3 years. The spirit is then blended with fresh cream to create a smooth peculiar cream liqueur.

Specialist food ingredient and pharmaceutical products suppliers, Novawes Import specialise in the supply of a wide range of global products to the food, beverage, hygiene and pharmaceutical markets in South Africa and neighbouring countries. Their main products include examination items, empty gelatin/vegetable/fish/bovine capsules, vital wheat gluten, tapioca starch, potato starch, PET cold smoothie cups and hot beverage paper cups. The Novawes Import website provides a detailed overview of these pharmaceutical products and food ingredient suppliers.

Situated in the rural tranquillity of the Cape Winelands, boasting unforgettable scenic beauty and exquisite 5-star Stellenbosch accommodation, The Wild Mushroom Boutique Hotel combines all the elements of world class accommodation while maintaining high levels of personal service, charm and warm ambience. The hotel’s central location offers the ideal base from which to explore the area and indulge in an authentic Cape Winelands experience. Visit The Wild Mushroom Boutique Hotel website to find out more about this delightful Stellenbosch accommodation.

Jambo Guest House owners, Barry and Mina Thomas invite you to enjoy all the luxury, comfort and beauty of Green Point accommodation at their exquisite 5-star guest house, situated at the foot of Signal Hill. With 5 individually decorated en suite rooms, verdant gardens and a charming English Pub style private bar, Jambo Guest House combines all the elements associated with 5-star Cape Town bed & breakfasts. Discover more about their delightful rooms, outstanding services and facilities and affordable rates on the Jambo Guest House website.