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Situated in the tranquil established suburbs of Kimberley, Carrington Lodge offers warm hospitality, delicious English Breakfasts and immaculate attention to detail and of course, service. You are invited to relive the essence of the Colonial era in the historical town of Kimberley. Relax in spacious gardens surrounding the pool and lapa, where the lapa area offers protected braai facilities enabling visitors to enjoy barbeques during any weather type. With fifteen en-suite bedrooms, each with their own separate entrance onto a beautiful colonial style verandah, relax with satellite TV and home comforts. To keep the temperature to your liking, there are ceiling fans and air conditioners available, and in the winter, if you’re feeling the nip in the air, all rooms are also equipped with heaters and electric blankets. Look forward to enjoying a pre-dinner drink in the cozy bar and guest lounge which has a TV and a fireplace, where you can put your feet up in a relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast baskets are offered as an alternative for those who’d like to get on the road early, but then full English or continental breakfasts are served daily. As well as home cooked dinners, prepared on request during week nights. You can also be assured of the number of diverse venues and historical sites in and around authentic Kimberley, for example the Famous Big Hole & Village Museum. Be sure to be in contact with one of the specialist tourist operators for more detail. For more information, click here

The Richters was declared a World Heritage site, as of 10 years ago when the disadvantaged people united, reclaiming the title to their traditional land, setting it aside as conservancy for research and tourism. The last refuge of the Nama people living what is known as the transhumance lifestyle, migrating seasonally with their livestock from mountains to rivers, making full use of the sustainable fragile and succulent ecosystem. If you’ve started wondering why you’d like to visit this World Heritage site, it’s because it’s here that you’ll find The Gariep River or the Great River. Gariep means the “Great River” it is its Nama Name. This is the Orange River is the only perennial river in the region and comes to its end in the desert region of the Karoo and Southern Namib. What I find so very interesting about this is, that the river mouth supports 33 mammal species including the Straw-Coloured Fruit Bat and the Cape Clawless Otter. But the local people mistake the ripples made by the otter in the water, for that which the legendary Big Snake that roams the area makes. You see, near Cornellskop, is where you’ll find the Wondergat, or as the Nama call it, the “Heitsi Eibib” which means “spirit” or “emptiness”. Many connect the Wondergat to the “Big Snake” due to its size, thus inspiring many a story and attracting many a visitor. Some say the Big Snake can transform itself into a young maiden, luring men to the river to drown them, whilst the San believed the snake can kill with its breath alone. Stories? One wonders…. for more local information and accommodation options, click here.

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.

Durban has a number of interesting and cultural places to visit. Zululand is one of them. So when you hire your vehicle from Car Rental Durban, be sure to take a drive through a piece of South African history, and revert to days gone by, when the only form of travel was on barefoot, through treacherous thick foliage occupied with intimidating wildlife such as lion, elephants and leopard. Not even mentioning the crocodiles and hippo that once occupied the Thukela River. Zululand is a place that has been through so much over the years, yet its occupants are unchanged and unwavering in their cultural ways.

Most people travel to Durban when going on holiday, and it’s no surprise, since it has such warm weather, lush vegetation and warm blue oceans. With Car Rental Durban, you will be able to visit the Bluff where Vasco Da Gama anchored almost 512 years ago. At the port, which is the ninth largest harbor in the world, you will be able to see some magnificent yachts, both local as well as foreign. This harbor has reported to be one of the busiest harbors in the world, especially since it is often frequented by Cruise Liners as well as cargo containers.

When it comes to spectacular architecture, be sure to visit the Juma Mosque which is located in the city of Durban. With the assistance of Car Rental Durban this can be one of the many tourist attractions when visiting Kwa-Zulu natal. A mosque is a place where religious Muslims gather for prayer and worship and congregate with other pilgrims from the area. This structure has been around since 1881 and has since had several renovations since its origin. The mosque has a number of rooms for travelling Muslims as well as lavatory and shower facilities, encouraging those to travel from all parts of the world to visit.

If you dare to do something that is different, then wild cave adventures are definitely the place for you. Based in the cradle of humankind, in Gauteng, with the aid of Car rental Johannesburg you will be given a tour into the most unusual environment. Ab sail into a dark cavern with the aid of safe and qualified trained professionals, who will guide you through the various rock faces, introducing you to the world below our feet. Meet some of the creatures who call this home such as bats, spiders, snakes, frogs, birds, owls, cave crickets and even blind shrimp. So it just goes to show you, there are many things that will go ‘bump’ in a cave.

“The first English country house in South Africa where Lady Anne Barnard nurtured her spirit in tranquillity.”  Angsana Spa, A first in South Africa which is harmoniously placed alongside the new spacious and calm river, overlooking the crystal clear Liesbeeck river running through the historic gardens of the vineyard hotel and Spa.  During our stay in Cape Town, we rented a vehicle through car rental Cape Town paid a visit to Angsana Spa, which takes its name from the exotic Angsana tree, known for its crown of golden fragrant flowers which burst into bloom, unexpectedly, for just one day.

Just 8 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg lies the world famous, yet uniquely South Africa, Gold Reef City.  It’s magnificent theme park offers the wildest range of features and attractions.  Visitors return time and time again to experience its world class facilities – indulge in one of the many restaurants, take in a show at the theatre, the thrill of gaming, or the excitement of the rides.  Hire a vehicle from car hire Johannesburg and experience fun, fantasy, historical all in a safe environment with great parking facilities.  For gamers, the casino is open 24 hours a day and offers an energetic atmosphere.

Situated in the Victoria Falls National Park, a world heritage site, you will find “The Grand Old Lady of the Falls”.  This is the Edwardian-style five star hotel built in 1904, that my family and I stayed in whilst visiting the Victoria Falls recently.  Through car hire, we got to explore the Falls and enjoy this newly redecorated and refurbished hotel – which combines the charm of the old and the convenience of the new.  With the Victoria Falls being on our doorstep, “The Smoke that Thunders” can be heard and seen.  With world-class service, who can go wrong.