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Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa and is the capital of the Western Cape Province, as well as being the legislative capital of South Africa (the Houses of Parliament are here). It is located in the south-west corner of the country near the Cape of Good Hope, and is the most southern city in Africa. It is a stone’s throw from South Africa’s world-famous Cape Winelands around Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. Cape Town is also known as the Mother City in South Africa.
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Sun City is internationally renowned as Africa’s premier holiday resort. Sun City offers a myriad of different entertainment and relaxation opportunities, as well as enough attractions and activities to keep everyone busy.

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Cape Town, South Africa’s most beautiful city - nestled against the splendour of Table Mountain is a paradise for the visitor. The Southern coast of Africa and the incomparable Garden Route offer some of the most outstanding scenery to be found anywhere in the world - from the top of Table Mountain by revolving cable car to the mythical meeting place of two great oceans at Cape Point. The coastline is a breathtaking scenic beauty contrast with the harsh rugged conditions of the most South-westerly edge of the African continent. It is a region of majestic mountains; beautiful valleys; wide, sandy beaches; and breathtaking scenery, making it one of the South Africa’s prime destinations.

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The Blyde River Canyon Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa: The Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve extends along the Blyde River Canyon’s winding path, which at every turn offers more and more impressive views over sheer edges dropping 800m into the riverbed. Beneath the Canyon the Blyde River also yields the unique and critically threatened Lowveld Riparian Forest, which now covers only 100 hectares in extent.

Blyde Canyon Country is characterised by towering mountains, deep ravines, green valleys, fast-flowing rivers and an abundance of wildlife, including The Big Five. Its scenery is unsurpassed, its vegetation both varied and lush and the rich selection of bird life includes a breeding colony of the rare bald ibis. Just over halfway down, the swift-flowing Blyde River is joined by the Ohrigstad River from the west.

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Knysna’s 5-star multi award winning lodge offers the ultimate in pampering and service. Luxurious individually decorated log chalets and family suites have every conceivable comfort. Six units have air conditioner, Jacuzzi and fireplace and the Executive Chalet has a private spa for the ultimate in pampering. Knysna Tonquani Lodge offers luxurious, individually decorated log cabins and en suite double and family suites all with fully stocked mini bar, complimentary port and chocolates, tea, coffee and biscuits. Guests can look forward to enjoying a full and varied breakfast with freshly baked scones, muffins and pancakes. On request all meals can be served in your unit. A light lunch menu is offered and cake is served every afternoon.

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1.Thanda Private Game Reserve
Thanda, meaning ‘love’ in Zulu, is an expression of the magical union of powerful Zulu culture, wildlife, romantic decadence and exclusivity. One of the luxury bush villas, or embrace nature at the colonial safari-style tented camp. Bush breakfasts, lunches or dinners are also available for special occasions. Experience an authentic Big Five African safari during an open vehicle game drive or bush walk, and have the opportunity to encounter lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and the elusive leopard. Take heed of your body and mind’s desire for inner peace and close your eyes whilst daily stresses vanish beneath skilfulhands. A day at the beach, approximately an hour from Thanda, can be arranged where guests have the possibility to dive with sharks, snorkel above coral reefs, ride horses on the beach or just enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The nine luxury bush villas at the main lodge offer a level of opulence that is hard to surpass, each with private heated splash pools and private bomas, ideal for intimate open-air dinners.

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