KNYSNA BOAT CHARTERS

Knysna is a fairytale world any traveller should visit.  Go hiking, camping, ziplining, bungy and take amazing photos of nature at her best.  Lush green forests could let you believe in fairies again.  Anyhow, back to reality.  Today we'll be taking boat trips.  Various trips are available, anything from 1 to 3 hours.

On all the trips you'll enjoy snax, drinks and free oysters (Knysna is the osyter capital of South Africa).  Thereafter, 6 oyster will cost you R50.  You'll visit the Knysna Heads which make Knysna one of the most dangerous ports in the world.  You'll also visit the oyster farms and just simply take in the beauty surrounding you.

*Prices vary from : R95 p/p for the Friday Sundowner Cruise at 16h30 and 17h30.

*Knysna Heads     R270 per adult, R135 for under 12 and under 3 year olds free.

*Oyster Farm        R330 p/adult,    R165 for under 12 and under 3, for free. Times 11,13 & 15h00.

*Sunset Cruise      R440 p/adult,    R220 for under 12 and under 3, for free.  Includes snakplatter and 3 free oysters each. Summer at 17h30 & Winter, weather permitting, at 16h30.

*Private parties on the Oyster Boat are R3580 for a maximum of 20 guests.  Catering can be arranged and the cruise last 2 hours.

Also catered for are weddings, team building, corporate functions, bachelor parties, bridal and baby showers as well as staff incentives.  Boats can be hired.

Prices are subject to change.

For more details, photos and videos, visit http://www.knysnacharters.com/

See you there!
Bobu

PLETTENBERGBAY GAME & HORSE SAFARIS

I nearly drowned here by Plett's beach when I was 6 years old.  I got caught up in a sandy wave that tumbled me arse-over-end, I didn't know which way was up! Daddy saved me!

The Plettenberg Game Reserve is the largest in the Southern Cape, stretching some 2200ha.  Enjoy a 2 hour game drive, breathe in the bushveld and admire the majestic animals. Adults R345 and kids under 12 years, R95.

If you prefer, you can opt for a 2 hour horse safari at R345 for adults and kids.  You can also enjoy the 101 birds species flying around, nesting, hunting or whatever else they do.

*On board you'll also find a curio shop, coffee shop, bar and have tasty meals.
*Luxury lodges from R1050, kids 1-5 yrs for R265 and kids 6-12 yrs from R525.
*Specials available for weekends, midweek, familly, friends, pre-world cup and extended stays.  Anything  from 10-25% or a free night.  So, check out the site and plan your vacation.

Contact : +27 044 535 0000/1  OR  +27 084 792 8288
               http://www.plettenbergbaygamereserve.com/

Chow,
Bobi

BLIND DATE

This sounds kinky, but it's not!  This specific tour is for the visually impared.  So, it's a touchy-feely-smelling safari. Endeavour Safaris also arrange tours for seniors, mobility impaired, the deaf, people needing oxygen and kidney dialysis.  As well as self-drive safaris, family holidays and honeymoon holidays.

For now, we'll be taking a 9 day tour around Cape Town.  You'll enjoy traditional Malay cooking and visit the Aqaurium.  Then off you go to !Kwha Ttu San Culture Centre.  Here you'll enjoy great story telling by the San people of hunting, tracking and gathering.  Listen to their kind of music and the clicking sounds of the San language.  Enjoy a great lunch and refreshments.

Next, visit the Kirstenbosch botanical gardens with it's own braille trail and off we go to Robin Island for another experience of history, Mr Mandela and more.  Then we scoot off to the Townships where you'll meet people with disabilities.  Learn to play the African drums, play games for the blind.  You can donate all your old braille books, audio books and games to this community centre.    

Then on the final stretch, we go to Hermanus for a boat trip and enjoy some great food and wine tastings straight from the barrels!  Ending up in Stellenbosch for some more Wine & Chocolate tastings.  Visit the Cheetah Sanctury and enjoy a cultural dinner.   

You can take these planned holidays or you can arrange to plan your own holiday.

Contact Endeavour Safaris at : +27 021 5566 114 or visit them at http://www.endeavour-safaris.com/ for more info on all their tours.

Chow,

Bobi                             

                                                                                                                                                               

ANDRENALINE HELICOPTER TOUR

Hi everyone!  I do appologise for disappearing, but I've had a few hectic days.  It is SO HOT in the Cape!  It was 43 degrees yesterday and 36 in the shade.  Anyhow, I know we've covered helicopters before, but this is a helicopter with a difference.  Not your average commercial helis, but a VIETNAM HUEY HELI!

Yes, these are the real deals!  First used for combat in the 1963 Vietnam war and later used for Medevac,

air assaults, gun ships, utility and evacuation.  You'll recall seeing these helis in movies such as PLATOON and WE WERE SOLDIERS.

The Hueys that you'll be flying in, have done 2 tours in Vietnam and spent time at Fort Rucker, training pilots.

The heli was later purchased, then stolen and used during Hurrican Katrina withouth permission from the owner.  The heli has since been returned to its rightful owner. 

The Hueys now fly over the Cape Peninsula.  Tours from 15 - 60 min.  Enjoy the thrill of  low flying, manoeuvring through the Blouberg Hills and experience an andrenalin rush combat tour in the skys of the beautiful Cape.

Tours are from R1 800 p/p.  Contact +27 021 419 4839 or you can visit :

http://www.thehueyhelicopterco.com/