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You should make your way to the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town for the Funny Festival which is currently being hosted by Vodacom. Laughter as many say is the best medicine and if you have forgotten, here is a couple of more reason why one should laugh. Laughter reduces the level of stress, and provides a physical and emotional release. If done properly, laughter provides a full abdominal cardiac work out, and will also give you a healthier perspective on life. Laughter is contagious; it makes you feel great, happier and helps us connect with others. For more cape town arts

The majority of corporate companies often have to think of exciting and interesting ways in which to host a client and at the same time entertain them. Nowadays there is an exciting solution to any corporate with entertainment needs, and this will ensure that your client has unimaginable fun and an unforgettable experience. With Fantastic Racing learning how to drive a world class racing vehicle etched with your company’s logo with not only impress your client, but it will be a truly exciting experience. This kind of opportunity will develop a lasting relationship with you and your client, as they will appreciate the effort you and your company have taken.

When a friend introduced me to the Karma school of cooking, I was excited to learn how to cook Indian cuisine, as I absolutely love authentic Indian food, but have no idea on how to prepare it. The location was easy enough to find and at ZAR350.00 per person, it was very reasonable since all the ingredients are included and you have full access to a professional kitchen with all the utensils needed. At the end of the class, all the classmates sit down and enjoy the meal together. This is really a great way of meeting new people.

With the influx of school holidays taking place during the world cup, why not introduce your kids to the world of ice skating? Being winter in Durban, it will be most appropriate as they will already be dressed in warm attire. The ice rink has once again re-invented itself, as the majority of parents are taking more of an interest in keeping their kids occupied in a safe environment. Parents are also encouraging their children to become more active with exercise, and at the same time, develop their kid’s social skills in a safe environment, away from shopping malls, the comfy coach at home and the World Wide Web. For more activities in Durban, why not have a look here?

Every 6 months, our company has a review period where the board goes over the progress that has been made. These past few months especially, things have been slightly tight and all employees pulled together to make extra special effort. In doing so, above normal goals were met and the board decided to reward the staff to show their appreciation. The ladies were sent to Mangwanani Day Spa as their reward. The ladies thoroughly enjoyed the pampering and efforts to excel again were set as a new challenge.

A group of us decided that we deserved a mid-year treat. Since we were rather a large group, we made a smart plan and hired a vehicle and then proceeded onto our destination of delightful treatment. At the Soulstice Day Spa at Silverstar Casino on the R28, or the Krugersdorp Highway, know just how to reward a person. With treatments ranging from manicures and pedicures, to facials and massages that you can dream of, Soulstice make these dreams come true. And why not linger in the bliss, by spending the night at the hotel at Silverstar Casino. All in a day’s relaxation I’d say!

“I’ve seen elephant in the wild – but only at a distance. They seem gigantic and yet so gentle… I’d like to know more about these fascinating animals.” Mentions one of the visitors on our Elephant Sanctuary tour that we recently were privileged to be part of. The Elephant Sanctuary is nestled in pristine unspoilt bush, the home of five African elephants, a sight and keen learning experience like no other. Hiring a car allows you and any other traveler to get there with absolutely no problem. Enjoy the picturesque setting, wildlife and the magnificent African Elephant.

During the past few weeks, we’ve had a few tourists stay with some clients of ours and they asked if there was a place they could visit that was peaceful, beautiful and where they could rest and enjoy the natural beauty surrounding them. This was easy. We hired vehicles for them and booked the day at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens in Ruimsig. From the very moment you walk into the Botanical Gardens, you feel calm and at peace. Taking the stroll to the magnificent waterfall and then watching it as it tumbles over the mountain takes your breath away.

Who would’ve thought they’d be able to find a bird sanctuary in the heart of Johannesburg? I certainly didn’t. But as I was driving down Beyers Naude the other day toward Cresta shopping centre, I came across this sign “The Kelland Bird Sanctuary”. As a tourist, hire a car from Johannesburg car hire, investigate this beautiful piece of land. It is situated at the confluence of the Darrenwood Spruit and Fairlands Spruit and the Klein Jukskei River, between the Randpark Golf Course and the Willows Estate. It is fed by the Fairlands Spruit and the Darrenwood Spruit and has 24 bird species.

Have you ever had the urge to get in your car and just drive? Drive into the country side and just relax. Maybe pack a picnic basket, some divine cheese and biscuits, some wine and find a space in the sun where no-one else is around, where it’s just you, nature, the beautiful lush soft grass, the sounds of the birds chirping around you, the mountains, and peace.
When I think about this kind of drive, this kind of atmosphere, the first place that comes to my mind is the Magaliesberg. Depending on where you’re coming from, the drive to Magaliesberg is just a little over an hour, and then you’re in paradise! Stretching for 120km from Bronkhorstspruit Dam, which is east of Pretoria, all the way to Rustenburg in the west, and then they separate the Highveld grasslands to the south from the bushveld savannah in the north. The Magaliesberg mountains are among the oldest in the world, being almost 100 times older than Everest.
If you’re a mountain climber, or hiker, you can enjoy the deep gullies and wonderful kloofs created by the water runoff from the mountain. Some of these are more than 100 metres deep, and have perennial waterfalls of crystal clear water spilling over from the heart of the mountain.
Having mountain climbing enthusiasts visiting the Magaliesberg since the 1920’s, it’s one of South Africa’s main sites for climbing, and especially for the Mountain Club of South Africa, promoting conservation in the area, sparing it from abuse.
A now proclaimed World Heritage Site since 1999, Maropeng, which in Setswane means “The place where we once lived”, is representative of the wars that have waged on its soil. The Magaliesberg region is recognized as the birthplace of mankind, visitors are welcomed! The Cradle of Humankind Visitors Centre, has been awarded the Best New Tourism Project of the British Guild of Travel Writers.
Personally, I love driving through the mountains, then finding a nice quiet spot and just enjoying. Knowing that Magaliesberg was once the home of huge elephant herds, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, big cats and many species of buck. Private game lodges are re-introducing species back into the region. Sable, roan antelope, gemsbok, wildebeest, giraffe, zebras, and others have been seen in the Rustenberg and Sikaatsnek Nature Reserves. The other creatures that make this drive exciting and that you should look out for are creatures such as porcupines, polecats, bushbabies, dassies and weasels, roaming wild, and in the forest vervet monkeys, shy duiker and genets. And especially look out for the tree squirrels. All part of the adventure of a Sunday afternoon drive.
Don’t be surprised that you’ll find plenty of accommodation on-route, so if you find yourself wanting to plan a short weekend away, you can find accommodation of all kinds – from self-catering, to hotels, all with views, all with nature on your doorstep. But if you’re only looking for that drive with maybe a stop for a bite to eat, yes, that can also be catered for. There are plenty of restaurants tucked away in this beautiful part of the world. So what’s stopping you? Take a moment for that relaxed moment, it’s not something you’ll regret, in fact you may enjoy it so much, you may decide to take that drive far more often!