Grootbos fynbos celebrated in Tourism Month
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve’s Michael Lutzeyer has a way of constantly imagining new concepts to improve the offering of the luxury lodge situated between Stanford and Gansbaai. Michael’s latest idea had all and sundry scrambling for an explanation of the word “florilegium” which translates directly to “the gathering of flowers”. The Grootbos Florilegium opened on 2 September 2022 with a collection of fynbos illustrations as a first of its kind for Africa. The Grootbos team worked under the direction of Betty’s Bay resident Vicki Thomas and the project took about four...
Flower Power: The Grootbos Florilegium Project, Visi Magazine April 2022
Sean Privett is the conservation director for the Grootbos Foundation and, along with resident botanical artist Chris Lochner and project leader Vicki Thomas, immersed each of the artists contributing to the new florilegium there in the diverse ecology of the local biome in preparation for their work. “I did a presentation for all of the artists, as a background story on Grootbos and the research and conservation we’re doing here. For many of them, it was quite mind-blowing,” Sean says, reminiscing about the start of the florilegium project back in...
Stanford puik plek om te besoek
Hermanus Times 17 August 2022 Dit is ‘n dorpie wat almal bekoor en ook vir menige toeris een van hul gunsteling bestemmings is. Waar om te eet in Stanford? Birkenhead Brewery | Walkerbay Estate Tel 028 341 0183 Campbells Café Tel 065 626 5456 Ou Meul Bakery & Café Tel 028 341 0101 Searles Garagiste Tel 076 485 9343 Stanford Hills Tel 072 639 6135 Table 13 village pub & eatery Tel 084 827 5658 Union Grocery & Eatery Tel 082 818 0794 Zesty Lemon Tel 028 341 0647 / 072 412 6017 ...
Whale of a time in Overberg
Hermanus Times 17 August 2022 According to whale watchers this year is a spectacular season, and the Mammal Research Institute Whale Unit agrees with this. On 2 August, the MRI conducted their first aerial survey to count southern right whales between Hermanus and Witsand. Along this stretch of coast, they counted a total of 248 females with calves and 40 adults without a calf. Of these, 60% (155 females with calves) were at the De Hoop Collection Nature Reserve, mainly around Koppie Alleen. In Walker Bay they counted 20 females with...
Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot Noir
One day a year is set aside to reflect on the noble Pinot Noir grape and the wines produced. This year International Pinot Noir Day was held on 18 August. 15 Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot Noir producers showcased their best wines in a private tasting at La Vierge followed by a leisurely lunch at Bouchard Finlayson Manor House. Quote of the day: Pinot Noir is an ego breaker. A grape that doesn’t play be the rules. Emul Ross started the tasting by saying that La Vierge has one of the best viewpoints of Hemel-en-Aarde...
Hermanus Whale Festival is back
The Hermanus Whale Festival, a prestigious Eco-Art festival in South Africa usually takes place annually at the end of September and the beginning of October. This fabulous event brings the town alive during the weekend-long festivities. This year’s event officially kicks off on Friday, 30 September to Sunday, 2 October 2022....
Shark Lady Kim MacLean – The woman who loves sharks
Kim MacLean has been in the shark business for 30 years and her enthusiasm for the ocean and marine life is tangible. ...
Hot Tubbing in the Overberg
Getaway Magazine posted 6 places near Cape Town with wood-fired hot tubs and several our Overberg venues featured: Honybee Suite at Platbos Forest Reserve, Gansbaai Kolkol Mountain Lodge, Bot River Berseba Farm, close to Gabrielskloof Bot River There is also The Cottage & Cabins at Nuwejaarsrivier, close to the R43 turn-off to Kleinmond and Ridge House in Hermanus. Continue reading ...
Romantic Destinations as per GetAway featuring Overstrand Cape Whale Coast properties
From breathtaking views to spas and places that offer some of the most delicious food, we have the ideal list on how to spoil your partner and celebrate love. Here’s our list of some of the best in South Africa. Although many of these are luxury spots, most are posting special rates so there’s no better time to book. Continue reading ...
A Taste of Belgium in South Africa
Celine Haspeslagh and her husband Frederik Herten launched Hasher Family Estate wines in Hemel-en-Aarde. Continue reading ...