Accommodation-World Cup 2010

Anyone planning a trip to Cape Town during World Cup?

Many of the hotels are already booked up so here is a tip on another solution. Friends of mine are renting out their 1 bedroom Apt in Tokai, Approx 30 min from town centre, closely located to the train line.

Here is some info but be quick to reply since I don't think it will stay available for long....

Tokai Villas
Suburb Town or City: Tokai
Street Address: Main Road, Tokai
Postal Code: 7800
Type of unit: Self catering
Units available: 1
Sleeps: Single or Couple
Description: Second floor 1 bedroom furnished apartment, full bathroom, i.e. shower, and bath. An enclosed garden with extensive views of the Constantiaberg Mountain. Property is situated in a secure complex. Use of parking space, as well as laundry and swimming pool facility.

Facilities: Shopping Malls, restaurants, golf courses, are within 4km's of apartment
Nearest host city and stadium: Cape Town (Green Point)Distance from stadium: 21-30km
Rates: R1400/night or R8000/week (7 days)
Availability of unit(s): For the month of June/July 2010

Contact Person: Alistair or Madelen

Phone (1): 27 83 688 7993 Phone (2): 27 732 70 80 43Fax: 27 21 712 0861

E-mail: africandhamma@gmail.com

Wilderness, a little gem along Garden Route

If you're planning a trip to South Africa, we really recommend you spend a few days along the Garden Route.

Garden Route is a 400 km strech along the South Coast of South Africa and runs from Mossel Bay to Port Elizabeth. Here you'll find tons of small, cosy Guesthouses, B&B's and Hotels.

One of our favourite spots is the tiny little village Wilderness, approx 10 min from George and 40 min before Knysna.

The unspoilt beach, indigenous forrest, national park, lagoon and plenty of good restaurants offer something for every traveller.

Spoil yourself with a couple of nights at the chic "Cinnamon Boutique Guesthouse" which has one of the top restaurants in the area, or for those seeking the beach, check in at The Dune Guest Lodge overlooking the beach.

Wilderness is perfectly situated for lots of different daytrips. Drive over Outeniqua Mountains to the Ostrich Capital: Oudtshoorn or try some Shark Cage diving at Mossel Bay. For the adventurous, maybe world's highest commercial Bungy Jump is calling?

Let us plan your Garden Route Holiday!

Simply send us your dates, what kind of accommodation you're looking for and what kind of activities you have in mind and we'll get back to you with a suggestion- At no extra cost!

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Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

False Bay and the south coast of South Africa is famous for the abundance of Great White Sharks.
National Geographic among many others often come to the area to capture these mysterious creatures on film.


For those who would like to do some Shark Cage diving while in South Africa should head down to Gaansbaai, approximately 2 hrs outside Cape Town.

Here you'll find several operators with a special shark license. This license gives them the right to "chum the water" in order to attract the sharks for easier viewing. The boat trip and diving usually takes somwehere between 3-4 hrs in total and will get you really close to the sharks. If you don't feel like going into the water or being trapped in a cage, it is still worth the trip just seing the sharks from the boat.


Another area where you find Shark Cage diving is Mossel Bay which is a convenient location along the Garden Route.


The cost for the Great white shark experience ranges between R1200-1300 per person and transport from Cape Town to Gaansbaai can be arranged at an extra cost.

If you'd like to book but not sure which operator to go with, contact us and we'll do the booking for you with the most respectable operators and you then simply pay upfront on the day.


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Get married in South Africa

For those of you planning to get married, why not do it in beautiful South Africa?

We have a great relationship with one of the best wedding planners in Cape Town who will make sure your day is just perfect!

Travel South Africa have several different packages to choose from.

Maybe you want an intimate wedding down in the sunset on one of Cape Town's gorgeous beaches, or on top of the famous Table Mountain with the entire city below you?

Another option is to have the backdrop of Cape Winelands at one of the wineries or if you want something really exclusive, a real bush wedding at a Safari lodge.

To give you an example of what's included in one of these packages I've chosen the Table Mountain Package:

Included in this package
* Wedding co - ordination services in South Africa

* Minister, legal and administration fees
* Marriage license & Certificate, application and issue
* Pre-Wedding Meeting
* Entrance fees to Table Mountain for the couple
* Ceremony on the Viewing Deck
* Signing & Champagne in covered area
* Champagne Served by waiter
* Bridal bouquet of fresh flowers & Grooms buttonhole
* Mercedes Chauffeur Driven vehicle (transfer to and from Table Mountain)
* 200 photographs in a proof album & CD

Price from R13,900.00

We also book your accommodation and activities for the perfect honeymoon.

Contact one of our travel consultants for a free quote on: info@travelsouthafrica.se

Cape Town Restaurants

While in Cape Town, one will most likely eat at some of the hugely popular restaurants at Waterfront, Cape Town's busy shopping area.
There are tons of nice restaurants here but personally I think a lot of them charge ridiculous prices and offer quite average service so why not try something else?

A few minutes from Waterfront, you'll find the trendy areas Green Point & De Waterkant and tons of nice little restaurants.
Pigalle offers fine dining at very reasonable prices, or choose one of the many options at Cape Quarters.
Beluga is another favourite but just make sure you have a reservation for this one as it's very popular with the locals.

For steak lovers: Don't miss 1800 degrees and for wine enthiusiasts: Chenin Restaurant and wine bar with it's impressive winelist and more than 40 wines by the glass.

The list goes on..and I promise more recommendations in the near future.

Explore South Africa with Us!

Travel South Africa is a small tour operator focusing on tailor made packages for individuals and smaller group tours.
If you are planning a trip to S.A but don't really know where to start, what areas to cover and what not to miss, contact us!
Our travel consultants will put together an itinerary with accommodation and activities according to your needs, expectations and budget- All at the same price as if you booked it yourself.

The founder of Travel South Africa is me, Minna, a Swedish vagabond, who has spent the past 10 years living and working abroad in hotels and as a tour guide and travel producer.
After some years in countries such as Australia, U.S, Ireland and Canada, my travels finally took me to South Africa, a country I completely fell in love with.

I now run a company based in Sweden and another in South Africa, with the mission to help others planning a perfect vacation in this amazing country.
Visit Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Explore the Cape Winelands, which has put South Africa on the winemap. Drive along "Garden Route" and the endless beaches and indigenous forests and why not finish off with some Safari?

The options are endless and South Africa really has something for everyone.

Having worked and lived in this country for several years as a local tour guide, I have a thorough knowledge of the different areas and the hidden gems and can easily put you on the right track.

So don't hesitate, email info@travelsouthafrica.se now with your queries or for a free quote, we're happy to help!

The purpose of this blog is to give our readers some travel advise and recommendations for your stay in S.A so please come back to check out our restaurant tips, nice guesthouses, must do activities and much, much more!