JUST LOOKING

NUDIST TOURS PRT 2

Hi there, I'm gonna try again.  For the umpteenth time.  How was your xmass?  Mine was peaceful.  Lazed around the pool and over-indulged in food!

B.  harmonynature@mweb.co.za
*This is a family orientated camp site.  Situated 30km from Rustenburg, near the Magaliesburg mountains.
*Self catering, tents, caravans, cabanas, chalets and cabins.  *Good prices.
*Birding, wildlife, pool, steam room, spa-pool, dancing, games, hiking and kids playground.
*Spoil yourself with a luxurious massage at the spa!  *Beautiful site to visit.

C.  sunedensa@gmail.com
*For couples & families.  Sorry, no singles.  Some people just can't behave.  Remember the rules in part I!
*Pool, restaurant, bar, karaoke, dancing, game drives, hiking, birding, water sports, cultural tours and casino.
*Day visitors are welcome.  *Situated on a bushveld farm in Gauteng.  Also a greate site to visit.

Well, I'm sendig this without a photo as it would seem to be the current problem.  But, on these sites, is plenty to look at and enjoy.  If you want more on this topic, please let me know.

Don't forget the sunblock.  Don't forget to put on your clothes when you leave.

Till next time!

NUDIST TOURS PART I

There still seems to be a problem.  Seems like google can't handle the work load.  So, we who like to talk, can't get our blogs published in one go.  Now, I'll just  have to do it in stages.  So bare with me until google sorts out their problem.

As you can see, we shall be visiting nature as she was intended.  If you haven't done this before, give it a go at least once in your life.  I'm not talking about your back yard!  Go to a nudist camp and experience it.  I've done it on a few occassions and it's a great feeling!  You rediscover yourself and your other half!  At first you'll feel a bit self-conscious, but eventually you won't even notice that you and those around  you are naked.  But first some rules  :

1.  Don't stare, it's rude!  2.  Use sunblock unless you want your bits and pieces burnt!  3.  Wherever you sit, sit on a towel.  4.  If you want to take photos of others, get their permission first.  5.  No public sex!  6.  PUT YOUR CLOTHES ON BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!

A.  http://www.haakbos.co.za/
*Situated 10km outside Bela-Bela (Warm Baths).  *Bush camping - tents and caravans.  Rooms with all commodities also available.  Linen supplied, but bring your own towels.
*Central ablutions and electricity in the camp.  *Meals supplied at an extra cost.
*Games, DSTV, music, dancing, swimming pool, jacuzzi and private nature get-aways.  *Singles welcome.

Till next time!

JUST CAMPING

With this heat, I'm feeling positively lazy!  As promised, we're going camping again.  It's cheap and full of fun and adventure.  Remember to plan ahead and no short cuts when it comes to safety!  Sunblock would be a great idea.  You don't want to spoil your holiday lying horizontal with a burnt body due to carelessness or plain stupidity!

   1.  http://www.leeuwenboschfontein.co.za/
*Situated between Montagu & Touws River (Little Karoo)
*Bungalows, cottages, guest house and camp sites.
*No dogs or quad bikes allowed.
*Hiking trails, 4x4 routes, cycling, stargazing, birding and game drives.  Day visits also welcome.

2.  http://www.dolphinholidayresort.co.za/
*Situated 50km north of Durban.
*Over 100 camping sites with 15 amp electicity plugs.  8 x2 bedroom self catering chalets, fully equiped, tv and braai.  Sleeps 6.
*Games room, jungle gym, trampoline, pool, fishing, diving, tidal pools, boat tours.
*Protected by shark nets.
*Wheelchair friendly.

3.  http://www.foreversa.co.sa/
*Hotels, lodges, self catering, caravan & camping.  Hydro spa's and kiddies club.
*Adventures include various water sports, hiking, quads, horse rides, birding, fishing, gholf & paint ball.
*Loskop Dam is 27 km long within the Mpumalanga Reserve, so you can enjoy game viewing by boat.

4.  http://www.richardsbaycaravanpark.co.za/
*Enjoy a subtropical atmosphere.  Just relax or go surfing, swimming or fishing.
*Birding, kiddies play park, various sports, swimming pool.  24 hr Security with fencing.
*Nearby attractions  :  Hluluwe Game Reserve, river cruises, sky diving and the croc farm.
*Voted 1 of the top 20 camp sites in South Africa.

All 4 these sites are worth visiting.  Loads of info and photos to look at which will help you make up your mind where you want to go.

Keep it safe!

Cheers!

RELIGIOUS TOURS

Hi there!  Looks nice and peaceful, don't you think?  This is another set of tours we tend to forget about.  Most of these packages work with volunteers and missionaries.  If you're looking to change your life and reach out a helping hand or just want to relax and have fun with fellow worshippers, then you've come to the right place!

1.  http://www.actsoverland.com/
*Trips include Cape Town, Namibia, Drankensburg and much more.
*Transport and camping equipment is supplied.
*ACTS is designed to be there, in the glory and love of God to help the needy.
*Apart from taking a holiday, there are also numerous volunteer projects available in Zimbabwe, Kenya South Africa ......
*ACTS works through local churches and christian organisations.

2.  http://www.tourvacationstogo.com/
*Provides for various budgets such as = 1st class, deluxe, luxury and budget tours.
*Trips on the Blue Train, Cape winelands, Gorrilas, Victoria Falls and various Nature Reserves.
*Loads of adventures, river cruises, family or independent safaris.
*Faith based tours which are popular with churches, synagogues and other places of worship.
*Variety of faiths and denominations.
*Educational, enriching and fellowship.

3.  http://www.inkosiafrica.com/
*INKOSI specialize in small tour groups (4-12 people).
*They also do missionary work and volunteer work for the needy.
*Tours to look forward to  :  Safaris in Kruger National Park, Etosha, Okavango, Indian Ocean beaches, St Lucia Nature Reserve and Victoria Falls.  Also available are Eco tours.
*1/2 day and full day tours.  This is a FANTASTIC website!

4. http://www.ccsa.org.za/
*Sleep in trackers mountain chalets, Wilderness outreach programme.  Also available is the Rocky Valley Christian Camp & Youth Ministry.
*There are TONS of places to choose from across South Africa.
* (COLT) Christian Outdoor Leadership Training,  is a programme in personal life developement for the young adults who are unsure of their futures or who have lost direction in life.
*Check out the photo gallery!
*These christian camps focus on developing quality christian camping.  Lots of adventure, team building, worship and fun to be had.

Amen!

TOURS FOR THE DISABLED

Yes, some of us tend to forget about the less mobile tourists.  The websites I'll be refering you to, cater for the deaf, blind, wheelchair bound and other forms of disability.  These sites provide you with ALL the info you could possible dream of!  So, oil those wheels and lets get spinning!

1.  http://www.rollingsa.co.za/
*There are various tour packages available, including a 9 day tour, which is rather pricey.  It starts in Johannesburg where a guide will meet you at the O.R. Thambo airport.
*You'll sleep over in a guest house - to charge your "batteries".  Everyday you will be in a new place with a new adventure.
*Pilgrims rest, Panorama Route, Animal Rehab Centres in Hoedspruit, Kruger National Park......

2.  http://www.birdingecotours.co.za/
*This is a 2 week tour for the best South African birding!
*Available is the Owls of the World, Birding Ecotour Cruises and much more.
*Day tours are also available.  Usually 4 - 12 people travel together.

3.  http://www.wikitravel.org/
*Guide dogs are allowed on local S.A. flights free of charge.  Available on S.A.A. and Comair.
*Travelling by car?  Avis, Budget & Imperial car hire have cars with paraplegic hand controls.
*Wheelchair rentals also available.
*Tons of info to ensure a happy trip!

4.  http://www.goafrica.about.com/
*Travel to South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Botswana and Tanzania.
*Various tours available such as scuba diving, safaris and deep sea fishing.
*Endeavour Safaris even supply oxygen & kidney dialysis!

So, What's stopping you?  Get out there and have some fun - because YOU CAN!!!

Cheers!

WINE ROUTES

Mmmm...this should put you in the mood!  There are so many such tours in South Africa, but we'll only cover a few.  Later on we shall visit some more watering holes!

http://www.tulbaghtourism.co.za/
Tulbagh is a historical town in the Cape.  First discovered in 1658 by Pieter Potter, a surveyor to Jan Van Riebeek.

Apart from a large variety of wine routes, you can also enjoy  :  birding, horse rides, off-road 4x4, mountain biking, scenic drives, flowers, arts & crafts.

The farm houses are old estated that have been passed down from generation to generation.  To name but a few  :  1.  http://www.bluecrane.co.za/
*On the Blue Crane Vineyards you'll find white, red and roze wines.

2.  http://www.deheuvelestate.co.za/
*Also known for its olive oil.  Here you'll fine dry & sweet muscat, rose, cabernet, pinotage and shiraz.

3.  http://www.drostdy-hofwines.co.za/
*Drostdy Hof is 1806 authentic cape dutch.  The manor offers museum visits and wine tasting.
*Private functions can be arranged by appointment (+27 232 300203)

4.  http://www.theuniskraal.co.za/
*Nesteld between the Witzenberg and Winterhoek mountains.  Founded in the 1700's by Theunis Bevernagie.  In 1927 the estate was bought by the Jordaan family.  The Riesling wine took gold in the Commonwealth Wine Show.
*Chardonnay, Riesling, Bouquet blanc, Prestige and Rose wines available.

5. http://www.houseofkrone.co.za/
*TWEE JONGE GEZELLEN - The house of Krone, has been in the family since 1710.
*Situated in the Tulbagh valley, surrounded by rugged mountains.
*Still wines and sparkling wines are produced here.

We'll visit more routes later on.  Firstly, we must visit the brandy routes, which you can follow on my next blog.

DON'T DRINK & DRIVE!  BE RESPONSIBLE, NOT DEAD!

Cheers!

Beautiful accommodations are available through out (lodges, estates and farms)  Let me know if you are looking for a specific type of accommodation and I'll send you the details as there are to many to name in this blog.

CAMPS & GAME RESERVES

Welcome back.  Today we shall be visiting 5 star and "less" star getaway places.  This elephant looks great, pitty I'm terribly scared of them!  When I was 6, my dad took us to the circus and forced me to approach one, never been the same since.  Even today at the ripe old age of 40 and we go to game parks, I get the chills.  None the less, an amazing animal!  Anyhow, let's go on holiday!

1.  loskop@aventura.co.za
*Situated in Mpumalanga - home of the white rhino, leopard, crocodile and hippo.
*Accomodations include log cabins, guest house, caravan and camping site.
*Swimming pool, various sports to take part in, game drives and a restaurant for those who are tired of Dads' braaivleis (barbeque)!

2.  http://www.malamala.co.za/
*This is a beautiful place for people with a "beautiful" bank account!
*It's the largest private, big 5 game reserve in South Africa!
*Combination holiday packages are available.  Credit cards welcome, but not cheques.
*Three lovely camps to choose from.
*You can enjoy quite and tranquility with a large dose of adventure.

3.  http://www.sodawnabaynationalpark.co.za/
*Situated in St Lucia, Kwazulu Natal.  So, if you don't like the heat, visit it in the winter!
*It's a great place for scuba diving, snorkeling and deep sea fishing.
*You can also enjoy beach rides on horse back.  Very senic with wild life and birds.
*B&B and self catering lodges.  Hotels, flats and other lodings available near by.

4.  http://www.calitzdorpspa.co.za/
*Situated next to the Gamka Mountain Nature Reserve.
*Picnic and braai (barbeque) facilities available, also for day visitors.
*Birding, natural hotspring pool, kiddies pool, sports and hiking.
*Chalets, B&B and carvan park.
*Prices are very reasonable.

Well, that's it for today.  Remember, be vigilant and be safe!

Chow!