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Africa Safari Holiday News

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African Safari And Beach Holiday News

Franschhoek or Stellenbosch?

Tracey Campbell - November 8, 2013

Yes, another frequently asked question, and one that has oddly enough popped on up TripAdvisor twice this week, is where should people stay in the Winelands – Franschhoek or Stellenbosch? Most people put aside only one/2 nights for a stay in the Winelands, so unless they want to do one night in both, then there […] Read More


Summerwood Win Award

Tracey Campbell - May 16, 2011

Congratulations to Summerwood, in Swellendam, for winning the category “Guest House Style Large” at the annual AA Travel Guides American Express Accommodation Awards event, held recently in Durban. This unique mansion, originally built in 1904, was designed by an Italian architect and has been lovingly restored and furnished to make your stay here extremely comfortable […] Read More


Cape Winelands Accommodation Map Now Online

Paul Campbell - November 4, 2008

Our new searchable map of  Cape Winelands Accommodation, including places to stay in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl, is now online.


Featured Destination – The Cape Winelands

Paul Campbell - January 18, 2008

South Africa is today one of the major producers and exporters of wines worldwide, and has been producing wine since the middle of the 17th century.   The Cape Winelands are ony a short drive from Cape Town and are set amongst rolling mountain slopes and valleys, with some of the oldest surviving colonial architecture in South […] Read More