Short one and half hour drive across Sir Lourie Pass
Situated just 140 kilometres from Cape Town and built between the beautiful shores and cliffs of Walker Bay, Hermanus has grown from a small seaside resort town to become possibly the best-known place for whale watching in the world. This town is also famed for its natural scenic beauty, long stretches of pristine beaches and…
One of the most culturally and geographically diverse places on earth, South Africa, fondly known by locals as the 'Rainbow Nation', boasts 11 official languages, and its inhabitants are influenced by a fascinating mix of cultures. Discover the gourmet restaurants, impressive art scene, vibrant nightlife, and beautiful beaches of Cape Town; enjoy a local braai…
138 Marine won the National Top Destination Award as the Best 4-star Guesthouse in South Africa in 2015. Our Team also received the Lilizela Award from the National Department of Tourism as the 4-star Guesthouse with the Best Service in the Western Cape Province (2013). We also won the South Africa Tourism National Award for…
Rosenhof Country House is situated in Oudtshoorn, en route to the Cango Caves, Ostrich Farm and the Swartberg Pass. The carefully renovated homestead (Circa 1852),…
The award-winning Samara Private Game Reserve is comprised of 27,000 hectares of pristine wilderness, located in South Africa's Great Karoo region, a landscape of seemingly infinite space, dramatic mountain ranges and vast skies. Home to cheetah, black and white rhino, giraffe, buffalo and great herds of antelope and zebra, Samara offers an unforgettable malaria-free safari…
Surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of mountains, Karoo Lodge sits in perfect serenity within Samara Private Game Reserve's 27,000 hectares of pristine wilderness. Combining colonial…
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Nestled at the foot of the magnificent Paarl Rock is a small, luxury hotel…
The name Tanzania conjures up images of wildebeest stampeding across vast savannah, rain forests teeming with monkeys and birdlife, and great plains brimming with legions of game. All of these natural wonders and more are on offer in this exceptionally diverse African nation. Visitors typically visit Tanzania to partake in at least one of the…
Russia’s vibrant capital is characterised by an intriguing blend of contrasts and contradictions. Visitors are typically surprised to find simple Bohemian beauty alongside glamourous extravagance and exquisite 16th century churches resting in the shadows of glistening modern skyscrapers. This fusion of the old and the new creates a fascinating tapestry of ancient and modern cultural…
Constructed under the creative watchful eye of the visionary Tsar Peter the Great as "a window to the west," St. Petersburg is a planned city spanning across more than a hundred islands in the Neva Delta. With its pastel palaces, gilded domes, immaculate gardens, grand statues, candlelit cathedrals and arched bridges over graceful canals, St…
One of the Middle East’s mellowest and most sublime destinations, Oman has endless charms to offer the visitor: a rich heritage reflected in its ancient mosques and historical sites, incredible dive sites, beautiful sandy beaches and an exotic Arabian culture. It is set on the Arabian Peninsula, featuring a magnificent landscape of vast desert, endless…
This unique, peanut-shaped country, once known as Northern Rhodesia, offers visitors an authentic African experience complete with adrenalin pumping adventure sports, a variety of fascinating cultural activities, and an abundance of indigenous wildlife, which finds refuge in Zambia’s vast national parks. Spend your evenings enjoying the spectacular site of the world’s largest waterfall, the Victoria…
Dubbed 'The Warm Heart of Africa' due to the legendary welcome extended to all who visit, Malawi is a small country with a big heart and an even bigger range of incredible tourist activities! Lake Malawi’s vast size, its warm freshwater and its gorgeous surrounding beaches make it a mecca for those seeking a year-round…
There aren't many places on this planet where travellers are so well catered for – in terms of both man-made enticements and splendours of the natural realm. New Zealand is bigger than the UK, with one-fourteenth the population size. Filling in the gaps are sublime forests, majestic mountains, and the stunning lakes, beaches and fjords…
It is easy to understand why Italy is one of the world’s most celebrated tourist destinations. This is a country that truly does have it all: exquisite landscapes, an abundance of art and architectural treasures, world renowned museums and a national obsession with decadent food and fine wine. Not to mention the country’s sun-kissed olive…
This affluent town is one of Portugal’s most exclusive resorts, located on the sun-kissed Algarve coast. Vilamoura was originally purpose built as a golf complex and encompasses 5 outstanding greens, but its picture-perfect beaches, elegant marina and trendy bars have made it popular with a much wider audience of travellers. The Praia da Falésia is…
Noonu Atoll (also known as South Miladhunmadulu) is located below Shaviyani Atoll and has Manadhoo as its capital. It forms part of the Maldives North and is made up of 71 islands, of which only 13 are inhabited.
Gaaf Dhaal Atoll (South Huvadhoo Atoll) is one of two separate atolls making up the south central administrative region of the Maldives. It comprises over 150 islands, of which only 10 are populated. A number of these feature important Buddhist archaeological sites, including one of the largest pagodas in the Maldives. The region offers excellent…
Vast, diverse, deeply spiritual and utterly unforgettable, India is unlike anywhere else on earth – a melting pot of ethnicities and religions, a treasure trove of history and culture, and a curious mixture of chaos and serenity. Stretching across more than three million square kilometres, it encompasses a staggering array of landscapes, vistas and environs,…
Resting in the magnificent Great Rift Valley and presided over by the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya is characterised by hauntingly beautiful natural landscapes of forested hills, patchwork farms, wooded savanna and vast forests brimming with an extraordinary abundance of wildlife. The nation’s diverse range of traditional African cultures is influenced by over 70 unique ethnic…
An exotic fusion of Southern Mediterranean, Arabic and African influences, Morocco is an enticing combination of ancient cities and Roman ruins, sweeping deserts and centuries-old medinas, mosques and minarets, winding alleyways and vibrant markets, gorgeous beaches and rugged mountains. The Imperial Cities of Fes, Marrakech, Meknes and Rabat have all had a stint as the…
Situated on the tropical island of Mauritius, Trou-aux-Biches is a little beach town set along its northwestern coast. This idyllic town is known for its award-winning, palm tree-lined beach lapped by crystal-clear water and fringed by first-class resorts and hotels. Originally a quaint fishing village, Trou-Aux-Biches has grown into a popular tourist destination. Soak up…
Situated on a unusually shaped peninsula, at the extreme southwestern tip of Mauritius, the little fishing village of Le Morne is best known for its iconic rocky crag, Le Morne Brabant. This UNESCO accredited World Heritage Site presides over the entire Le Morne area which serves as a popular tourist centre. Visitors can look forward…
Peru is most famous for the sacred archaeological site of Machu Picchu – visited each year by scores of intrepid hikers who brave the Inca Trail’s arduous slopes to explore the age-old ruins. But the country’s attractions extend far beyond the mystical allure of this legendary location, and include palm-fringed beaches, quaint Andean villages and…
Located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta is the largest island of the Maltese archipelago, also referred to as the Maltese Islands, which include the islands of Gozo and Comino. These islands also constitute the country of Malta, renowned for its rich history, spectacular architecture and breathtaking scenery. It features a wide range…