In Südafrika lacht an Weihnachten die Sonne vom Himmel. Südlich vom Äquator sind die Jahreszeiten ja bekanntlich umgekehrt. So wie zum Beispiel in Südafrika.
Wenn man Weihnachten in Deutschland gewöhnlich mit warmen Stuben und Kerzenschein, mit Zimtgebäck und heissem Glühwein verbindet, wird in Südafrika Weihnachen oftmals an den Stränden gefeiert wo ein zünftiger Braai (Grill) angezündet wird, mit Lamm, Steak oder traditioneller Boerewors. Die süsse Leckerei darf beim Festmahl natürlich auch nicht fehlen und man geniesst Malvapudding, Mince Pies oder Plum Pudding. Fahren Sie mit einem Mietauto zu den Traumstränden und erleben Sie Weihnachten gemeinsam mit den Südafrikanern und Urlaubern wo man sich bei Fansportarten wie Surfen, Sandboarden oder Kiteboarding verausgaben kann. Mieten Sie bei Around About Cars, der Nr. 1 Autovermietung Kapstadt und fahren Sie entlang der Gardenroute und feiern Sie Weihnachten bei den berühmten Knysna Heads mit den gastfreundlichen Einheimischen, oder fuer die Mutigen Paragliding in Wilderness. Fuer unsere Golfliebhaber bietet Kapstadt grandiose Golfplätze mit Weltklasseniveau wie Clovelly Golf Platz , oder Erinvale Golf Platz, oder besuchen Sie den Kleine Zalze Golf Platz und dinneren Sie in dem Restaurant Terrior, welche Sie mit einem Kapstadt Mietwagen einfach erreichen koennen.
Wo Weihnachten in Deutschland mehr besinnlich gefeiert wird, darf beim Weihnachtsfest in Südafrika getanzt, gesunden und gelacht werden. Natuerlich kann man Weihnachten auch etwas ruhiger erleben und geniesst die breite Palette der Luxushotels mit Wellness und Entspannung, oder man gesellt sich über die Weihnachtsfeiertage und den Jahreswechsel zu den “Big Five” im Krüger Nationalpark wo man mit einem Kapstadt Mietwagen bequem und ohne Touristenansturm in den Touristenbussen hinfahren kann. In Hermanus krönt man den Weihnachtstag mit einem romantischen Ausritt entlang der Walker Bay oder man sucht die Herausforderung bei einer Off-Road-Tour im 4×4 Geländewagen den man bei der Autovermietung Kapstadt günstig mieten kann.
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Die Cape Argus cycle tour ist das laegendere Cape Argus Fahrradrennen fuer Profis und Amateure. Dieses Jahr geht die Herausforderung am 14.3.2010 weiter. Obwohl das jaehrliche Argus Fahrradrennen ein Wettrennen ist, wird es doch von allen Teilnehemern wegen seiner traumhaften Route bewundert. Es ist auch das weltgroesste individuelle Rennen. Und auch das erste Rennen das ausserhalb Europas zur ‘ International Cycling Union’s Golden Bike Series” gezaehlt wird.
Mit ueber 40 000 Teilnehmern und einer ca 109 km langen Streckes ist das Cape Argus Radrennen von Kapstadt rund über die Kap-Halbinsel weltberuehmt geworden und ein Event im ganzen Land. Miguel Indurain und Jan Ulrich sind beide schon dieses Radrennen gefahren.
Geschichte des Cape Argus Fahrradrennen
Das erste Rennen war sehr Klein im Jahre 1978 . Arrangiert durch Bill Myrlea and John Stegmann um auf die fehlenden Fahrradwege in Kapstadt aufmerksam zu machen, zog es hunderte Amatuere und Fahrradprofis an. Sogar Lawrence Whittacker, der damalige Buergermeister von Kapstadt, fuhr damals mit.
When choosing accommodation in Camps Bay there are generally two factors which someone will look at: proximity to the beach and quality of the views. If you want accommodation in Camps Bay which is both close to the beach and has beautiful views you must be prepared to pay a premium. If you are willing to compromise on one of these factors you will find accommodation that is much more reasonable.
My advice: during the hot summer months go for accommodation close to the beach. That is where you will be spending all your time and you don’t need grand views of the beach if you are going to be on it all day. For the rest of the year aim for accommodation with great views then you can enjoy the sea without sitting out in the cold.
Each one of Villa Blu’s guest suites have a private patio area, some looking out onto the pool or garden, others with sweeping views of the sea, each with every creature comfort you could wish for, including your own bag with beach towels.
From the Whale Viewing Deck, just a flight of stairs towards heaven, you’ll take in 360-degree panoramas of the ocean, the lagoon, the mountain and the beach down below. This is one of the prime land-based whale watching spots in the world, and it’s yours to behold.
Beauty fills this Hermanus Guest House. You’ll sense it in the tempera wall finishes, the works of art, the little thoughts like the sparkling spring water that awaits you in your room, and the care that has gone into every aspect of making you feel wonderfully at home away from home.
Executive Apartments & Hotels incorporates four establishments that are perfectly located in the heart of Sandton, situated close to Sandton City, Nelson Mandela Square, Gautrain and Sandton Convention Center. With such reasonable rates for hotels in Sandton you can’t go wrong!
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Mudlark Riverfront lodge exudes a welcoming and friendly atmosphere and consists of a central timber lodge containing the entertainment and dining areas.
The bedrooms are situated on both sides of the lodge and the communal dining area overlooks the river so it is breakfast with a view.
There is a large comfortable lounge with a fireplace for those chilly winter evenings and DSTV is provided.
There is also a relaxing lounge with river views and its friendly fisherman’s bar where one can spend the evening in the company of new found friends leads out on to a large covered timber leisure deck with exceptional views where one can laze the day away bird spotting or watching the happenings on the river or enjoy sundowners as one watches the firey sun dip behind the Potberg mountain.
With accomodation for a maximum of ten guests this is really getting away from the crowds.
This Witsands Guest House is situated on a 22 hectare property, part of the Lower Breede River Conservancy and nestles on the river bank about 2 kilometers from the tiny villages of Witsand and Infanta both situated on the opposite bank of the river mouth.
If you prefer to do your own thing when on holiday, David’s Guest House has a selection of fully furnished and equipped self catering apartments, all with garages.
Some of their options include:
DoubleBedPad – Unique Double Bed self catering unit in Croxteth Road, Green Point, Cape Town
Eaton Square - Affordable holiday accommodation in 1 and 2 bedroom self catering apartments in Main Road, Green Point, Cape Town.
For more information on these Self-Catering Apartments Cape Town, take a look at their website.
34 South Tours, a Cape Town based tour operator, offers a range of tours and safaris to some of the country’s most popular attractions, and along some of the most scenic routes, including the Cape Winelands in the Western Cape. One of their most popular packages are the Garden Route tours. Some of the Garden Route tours on offer are:
“Classic Garden Route” – 4 days ; 3 nights
Explore the highlights of the Garden Route, including charming Oudtshoorn, the limestone formations of the Cango Caves, Knysna – jewel of the Garden Route, Featherbed Eco-experience and Tsitsikamma Forest and Coastal Park
“Garden Route with Two Oceans Meander” – 5 days ; 4 nights
In addition to the Classic Garden Route (including Oudtshoorn, Cango Caves, Knysna, Tsitsikamma Forest and Coastal Park), add Cape Agulhas, meeting place of the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean, and the southernmost tip of Africa to your Garden Route exploration
“Wild Garden Route” – 5 days ; 4 nights
The tour includes highlights of the Garden Route (Oudtshoorn, Cango Caves, Knysna, Tsitsikamma Forest and Coastal Park) and adds a wildlife and nature experience
“Garden Route & Rhythm of Africa” – 7 days ; 6 nights
The Garden Route (Oudtshoorn, Cango Caves, Knysna, Tsitsikamma Forest and Coastal Park) in addition to a malaria-free Safari within the Eastern Cape, home to the free-roaming Big 5 (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino)
Sharks are the most commonly feared ocean creatures and are the reason behind many beautiful beaches being closed with thousands of swimmers refusing to leave the safety of the shoreline. Perhaps the most fearsome extreme sport, Shark Cage Diving takes you into the territory of the world’s scariest predator, giving you the adrenaline rush of a lifetime.
Shark Cage Diving is one of the Cape’s most popular extreme tourist activities. Shark Cage diving in Cape Town allows you to come up close and personal with these formidable creatures, whilst safely being out of the reach of their infamous jaws.
There are many reasons why sharks are feared. Their teeth and what some think evil looking eyes are perhaps at the forefront of our minds. Images from famous films of fins slicing through the water and scary music accompanying sharks have most of us cowering at the thought of them. Endless photography and video recordings of sharks moving quickly and brutally catching their prey work in our imaginations, and stories reported and passed around have told us that these creatures won’t stop at anything if they are hungry. The fear and panic sharks create in us makes the latest and possibly the most terrifying extreme activity Shark Cage Diving so compelling.
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Scuba Mozambique, the leading dive travel specialists to Mozambique, offer visitors to the tropical southeast African country with a comprehensive guide to the best Mozambique dive tours, Mozambique accommodation and the top dive destinations, ensuring your dive holiday is hassle free. Destinations include Jangamo Bay, Inhaca Island and Barra, while packages include dive tours in both Mozambique and South Africa. Visit the Scuba Mozambique website to find out more about these exciting Mozambique dive tours.
