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Pool deck

At the heart of KwaThabisile Game Lodge lies a genuine love of the African Bush. We have 200 ha of abundant game, birds, and natural beauty. Discover the bush through gentle strolls and easy walks and be guaranteed to sight a huge variety of wildlife; zebra, impala, wildebeest, waterbuck, kudu, duiker, warthog, jackal, vervet monkeys, bushbabies, mongoose, caracal and over 250 species of birds. Our beautiful pool is wonderfully refreshing on hot summer days and the perfect place to enjoy a sundowner cocktail or light lunch. We have a communal room with DSTV, as well as ping pong, board games, books and magazines. Most of our guests find it refreshing to chat, play games, or simply be in others’ company reading a good book. Children are always welcome at KwaThabisile and love to play on the outdoor trampoline, sandpit with toys, swings, bicycles and other games. For the more adventurous we have numerous mountain bike, hiking, and 4×4 trails that are currently under development.
Info source: https://kwathabisile.co.za/

13 May 2019Picture of the day, Travel

Historic

According to Patricia Storrar, page 23 of her book “Portrait of Plettenberg Bay”, ships came all the way up the Piesang River from the earliest times, even before the establishment of Plettenberg Bay, which proves that Piesang Valley area developed before the Plett CBD area developed, and there were many people and many labourers living in Piesang Valley where the first church and later schools were built, to provide in the spiritual and educational needs of the inhabitants.
Info source: http://www.plett-tourism.co.za/piesang-valley-brief-history/

14 March 2019Landscape, Picture of the day, Travel

Old-timer

Clarens is a small town situated in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains in the Free State province of South Africa and nicknamed the “Jewel of the Eastern Free State”. It was established in 1912 and named after the town of Clarens in Switzerland where exiled Paul Kruger spent his last days. Clarens is an artists’ haven with many well-known artists either living in or frequenting the village, with many art galleries scattered around the village square and the town. The tranquil village ambience combined with scenic views and a mild climate has made Clarens a popular getaway for city dwellers from Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Durban, among other places. Clarens is known for its spectacular sandstone mountains and wonderful climate; it is one of the most picturesque spots in South Africa and has recently been acclaimed as the best Trout Fishing waters in South Africa. There are various establishments offering accommodation, including bed & breakfasts, self-catering, lodges, backpackers and farm guest houses in the surrounding area.

21 February 2019Picture of the day, Travel