Category: Nature and Animal Attractions

Betty's Bay Nature and Animal Attractions

Fynbos and Sand Flies along the Coastal Walk in Betty’s Bay (2021-03-06)

November 1, 2024

by Craig Lotter

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Betty’s Bay is a charming coastal village located on the Overberg coast of South Africa’s Western Cape province. Situated about 100 kilometers from Cape Town,...

Cape Town Nature and Animal Attractions

Sharks and Sea Cucumbers at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town (2021-03-22)

October 31, 2024

by Craig Lotter

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Having opened in 1995 and located at the bustling V&A Waterfront, the Two Oceans Aquarium still proudly stands tall as Cape Town’s premier marine destination....

Nature and Animal Attractions Somerset West

Walking along the The Glen Park Greenbelt in Somerset West (2021-09-24)

January 23, 2024

by Craig Lotter

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We’re not quite as blessed as Cape Town’s southern suburbs when it comes to old trees and shady public spaces, and so our greenbelts tend...

Nature and Animal Attractions Somerset West

A Walk around the Dam at Poinsettia Park in Somerset West (2022-06-25)

March 18, 2023

by Craig Lotter

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Thanks to it being positioned alongside the busy R44 artery between Somerset West and Stellenbosch, the tranquil looking Poinsettia Park isn’t quite as quiet and...

Cape Peninsula Nature and Animal Attractions

Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve (2021-05-11)

November 1, 2022

by Craig Lotter

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The great Table Mountain National Park spans an incredible strip of land covering an area of some 221 km2, stretching all the way from Signal Hill...

Betty's Bay Nature and Animal Attractions

Penguins and Dassies at Stony Point Colony in Betty’s Bay (2021-09-18)

October 10, 2022

by Craig Lotter

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Ten islands and two mainland sites support the African penguin along the Western Cape coastline, and while the Boulders Beach penguin colony is by far...

Muizenberg Nature and Animal Attractions

The Muizenberg Beach Huts on a Cloudy Day (2022-08-11)

September 20, 2022

by Craig Lotter

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Although not sporting quite as colourful and trendy a vibe as nearby neighbour Kalk Bay, Muizenberg delivers in spades when it comes to doing things...

Nature and Animal Attractions Stellenbosch

Labyrinth Spirals at the Jan Marais Nature Reserve in Stellenbosch (2021-03-20)

September 10, 2022

by Craig Lotter

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The outsized impact that the extremely wealthy farmer, mining magnate, politician, and later philanthropist Jan Marais had on the bustling oak lined town of Stellenbosch...

Cape Town Nature and Animal Attractions

Grassy Paths at Boschenheuvel Arboretum in Newlands, Cape Town (2021-11-06)

September 5, 2022

by Craig Lotter

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Situated between Newlands and Bishopscourt, just below Kirstenbosch, lies a brilliant strip of green known as the Boschenheuvel Arboretum. An idyllic and lush park through...

Gordon's Bay Nature and Animal Attractions

Dappat se Gat Cave at Kogel Bay Beach (2021-09-11)

August 15, 2022

by Craig Lotter

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You can’t really escape scenes of the Dappat se Gat caves on Instagram, simply because this little Overstrand gem along the achingly beautiful Clarence Drive...

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