Holiday Venues & Info
Kids stay free at these Hollow Hotels this Winter
Watching your children’s expression when a few hippo’s waddle across a sunlit lawn, or their reaction as they touch an elephant’s rough skin, is one of life’s small pleasures.
The setting at Hippo Hollow Country Estate in Hazyview is very easy on the eye. Rolling green lawns, lush vegetation and the murmur of the Sabie River all whisper “sundowner”. Inside the 90-room hotel there’s an inviting, cosy atmosphere thanks to an abundance of warm fabrics, timber and reeds. Enjoy a variety of mouth-watering dishes, whilst watching the grazing of the Hippopotamus on the lawn. Walk across the bridge on the property crossing the Sabie River and experience an amazing interaction with six majestic elephant at Elephant Whispers.
Hippo Hollow accommodation - R550 per adult (sharing), kids under 13 stay FREE!
Adventurers craving solitude in stunning surrounds can have a whale of a time on a seven-night Alaskan cruise from Discount Cruises.
After boarding in Seward, the cruise aboard the MS Statendam departs looking out for humpback whales - and the glaciers, misty rain forests and fjords along the way.
HEIA SAFARI RANCH is 30 minutes from Johannesburg & Pretoria. And it makes it an ideal family getaway for the weekend for those of you close enough for a weekend drive, and great for a holiday away for those of you further afield.
There is plenty to keep children occupied! Swimming pool, Indoor games, table tennis, chess and full sized snooker. You can enjoy your meals on the patio or under thatched umbrellas, and there are kiddies menus available. Try our guided game drives, relaxing canoe ride or sit and fish, watch the various water birds at the dam.
Amanda visited The Protea Hotel, The Ranch which is just outside Polokwane, Limpopo and had an amazing time.
The Protea Hotel, The Ranch is situated on 1000 hectares of malaria free grasslands and Limpopo bushveld. It is only two hours’ drive from Pretoria and has activities galore to keep the children entertained. Guests can also do game drives, walk with lions and interact with hand raised lion cubs.
To book your own wild side adventure call Flight Centre on 0860 400 747 or visit the website for more information.
Knysna - Voted ‘South Africa’s Favourite Town’ and one of the ‘World’s Top 100 Destinations’
Blessed with gorgeous scenery, fabulous eateries, world-class hotels and a host of exciting experiences families and couples could easily spend a week or two discovering the delights that this seaside town has to offer.
The stylish Rex Hotel is an ideal base for a journey of discovery. One of newer hotels in the area, the Rex is conveniently located near the entrance to the waterfront. For a self-catering operation this property is sumptuously fitted out. Apartments sport a large open plan lounge, dining room and fully kitted kitchen complete with WIFI and DVD player.
There’s so much to be said about a trip to Cape Town, the oldest city in South Africa. And as a traveller or a tourist you can be assured of one thing – you will enjoy your stay and leave with a lifetime of memories.
The city of Cape Town seems to constantly re-invent itself and thanks to the recent Soccer World Cup there are many new experiences on offer.
Earn Extra Money for part-time work - Teachers/ students/ Moms required to sell “School Ready Packs” containing Educational Computer Games, puppets and books. Commission structure and incentives. Own car a requirement. Call Carol 082 764 5955.
