The big appeal of a small Karoo dorp
Van Wyksdorp in the Karoo may not be near to anything, yet exploring its surrounding mountain passes and staying there is a journey very much worth taking. Brian Berkman tells...
Visit Cape Town’s First Thursday and stay in the heart of the old city
Brian Berkman recommends you hobnob with artists, visit one of the world’s coolest streets, feel hip and enjoy the vibe as a Millennial might, but then curl up in deluxe...
Stay in romantic cabins and commune with nature at the foot of the Outeniqua
Brian Berkman says this forested hideaway feels very remote but ArendsRus is close enough to George to also enjoy the many other nearby attractions.
Explore all that Sedgefield has to offer while enjoying a total relax!
Brian Berkman typically used to pass through Sedgefield on the N2 without exploring the area further. But since booking in at the four-star In Toto Retreat, he is now a...
A simple guide to operating a game hunting and agritourism venue
Game farm owners can benefit from hunting, agritourism and breeding. In this article, we discuss some tips on running a sustainable game operation in South Africa.
A unique opportunity to go back in time
Brian Berkman visits Earthbox at Lourensford Wine Estate and ventures 5m down into the earth.
Preserving Klein Karoo landscape while returning original game to the region
Magnificent rooms, wonderful staff and their service, exquisite meals as well as excellent game viewing and nature walks made a stay at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve well worth the drive, wites...
Unlocking KZN’s South Coast for agritourism
With an abundance of agricultural activity, the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast is a prime destination for agritourism, where leisure travel meets in an immersive agri-centred experience.
Find peace and quiet at Littlestone Cottage
At this quaint stone cottage at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains you will be disturbed by nothing more than birdsong.
A tranquil retreat in the heart of the Swartberg Mountains
Brian Berkman is thoroughly charmed by a nature reserve and its hospitality in the Klein Karoo. Wildehondekloof Private Game Reserve is about 60km outside of Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape...
Peace and tranquillity off the grid on a spectacular farm in the Swartland
Dassenheuwel Farm Stay has the orginal farm homestead for families with all the creature comforts, or the cottages for couples. The choice is yours, writes Riaan Hattingh.
The perfect place to explore ‘big sky country’ near the Gariep Dam
Farmer’s Weekly found the ideal midway stopover between Gauteng and the Western Cape or Eastern Cape if you travel in that direction, says Riaan Hattingh.
Remote, rugged and unforgettable
A fly-in safari experience transports guests into one of the last great remaining wilderness areas, says Brian Berkman.
Queen’s Hotel in Oudtshoorn
Brian Berkman says this hotel is still filled with Klein Karoo charm and the glory days of the ostrich feather boom.
Visit a lodge on a game farm in the tranquil Waterberg
You will find pure bliss and tranquillity, as well as excellent game viewing and adventurous hiking, biking, angling and rock climbing at this versatile lodge, writes Riaan Hattingh.
Quirky and arty accommodation at the summit of Bainskloof
Brian Berkman takes to the healing waters at McBains near Wellington and enthuses about the free-spirited space where the owners see themselves as guardians of this extraordinary natural resource.
Idyllic stay in a cottage on the banks of the Breede
River Edge Accommodation offers a superb self-catering stay in cottages on the Breede River near Wolseley in the Western Cape. Camping on the riverbank is also possible, says Brian Berkman.
Fishing and birding bliss at Linger Longer near Dullstroom
The Prinsloo family have added five comfortable cottages to their working farm to provide a delightful getaway for city dwellers. Riaan Hattingh paid it a visit, and came away well...
Birds, bees and blissful days in the tranquil Vredefort Dome
The Shallow Pig, a family cottage nestling in the Vredefort Dome, offers the perfect place to unwind, says Riaan Hattingh. And if you want a diversion, the nearby town of...
Family fun on a working farm in the Karoo
Whether you love hiking, mountain biking, conquering 4x4 tracks, or simply soaking up the tranquillity and vistas of the vast Karoo, this livestock farm off the N9 near Graaff-Reinet won’t...
