Situated in eastern Mpumalanga, Badplaas, also known as eManzana or eBhadini, is a small town resting in the foothills of the Dlomodlomo Mountains. Meaning ‘Place of the Baths’ in English, Badplaas is a popular thermal resort town in South Africa. Featuring a beautiful backdrop of the Hlumuhlumu Mountains, the spa complex offers a fabulous setting for relaxation. The main drawcard is the hot, sulphurous spring that expels 30 000 litres of warm, healing water per hour. The area also offers excellent bird watching opportunities - visitors can spot an array of bird species including the trumpeter hornbill, Knysna lourie, olive bush-shrike, malachite and the hummingbird. Don’t miss the chance to walk along 100-year old water canals to a cascading waterfall with views over the valley.
Situated just 140 kilometres from Cape Town and built between the beautiful shores of Walker Bay, Hermanus has grown from a small seaside resort town to become arguably the best-known place for whale watching in the world. This town is also famed for its natural scenic beauty, featuring long stretches of pristine beaches. An excellent variety of restaurants, cafes and bars are also on offer. Today, Hermanus is more than just a popular holiday destination and offers visitors all kinds of activities, both energetic and relaxing. Visitors can explore the Old Harbour Museum, which is comprised of the charming fisherman’s village, the old harbour, and the Whale House Museum; hike through the nearby Fernkloof Nature Reserve, and sample an array of top-quality wine along the famous Hermanus Wine Route.
Set at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and backed by the iconic Table Mountain, the bustling city of Cape Town presents an alluring combination of drawcards. Incredible powdery white beaches, highly acclaimed wine routes, and astonishingly beautiful mountain trails surround a cosmopolitan hub. This diverse metropolis is filled with superb shops and restaurants, extraordinary heritage monuments, a multitude of entertainment venues, and a spectacular, chic waterfront harbour. Highlights include the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art; Table Mountain's jaw-dropping views; Boulders Beach, where penguins might swim right up to you in the warm Indian ocean waters; the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, where you can walk along a treetop canopy among incredible native flora or watch an open-air concert at the base of the mountain; Robben Island, where visitors can see the cell where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years; and many more.
