Wilderness Safaris Private Journeys

21/05/2019

A tour is incomplete without stopping at the incomparable Delaire Graff Estate for a fine wine and dining experience, to admire Laurence Graff's extraordinary art collection, or simply to take in the breathtaking views.
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16/05/2019

Proud to have played a small part in this amazing, life-changing event!

Thank you to the 2020 UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Community, LazyLizardTravel, Mr Christo Brand and Wilderness Safaris Private Journeys for arranging the visit to Lawhill on Wednesday 15 May.

The opportunity to interact with MBA business students over dinner and Mr Christo Brand's talk about his relationship with our former president, Mr Nelson Mandela and his time on Robben Island was, in the words of our Head Boy, Lutho Thomas, 'history brought to life'.

The impact of the evening will last a lifetime...

Please take a moment to view the photos shared in our earlier post... We thank everyone who made this evening a truly memorable one ..

30/04/2019

Simonstown foot traffic! ~~~~~
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Here in Simon’s Town the streets are (sometimes) ruled by penguins. 🐧🐧🐧
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24/04/2019

We recently hosted Wilderness Safaris managers and guides who have been trained as . On a Cape Peninsula tour, Savuti GM Sean Van Der Merwe captured the beauty of the aptly-named Misty Cliffs and Crayfish Factory, en route to Cape Point.

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11/04/2019

There's one resident of Cape Point who's more secretive than the CIA. Unless you know where to look, and what signs to look for, your chances of spotting the charismatically cute but elusive Cape clawless otter are smaller than a sea louse.

That's where The Otter Man comes in, says Alison Westwood.

Read her charming post http://www.ws-private-journeys.com/tracking-otters-in-cape-point/

04/04/2019

Feeling adventurous? Hike to The Diving Board, at the summit of the Kasteelpoort Trail in Table Mountain National Park.

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01/04/2019

Sundowners overlooking Camp's Bay courtesy Jonty Fish Photography

27/03/2019

Get active in the Western Cape!

25/03/2019

How does your daily commute compare?
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22/03/2019

Table Mountain and Lion's Head - two Cape Town icons.

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14/03/2019

Cape Point Vineyards' Thursday Community Market is one of the most popular supper options in Cape Town's "Deep South". See you there!

Image © Inside Guide.

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22/02/2019

Stay at Babylonstoren... .

"The pool at our Fynbos cottages. How is that view of the surrounding mountains?"

P H O T O: Dook, as seen in VISI magazine

20/02/2019

Who’s Keen For A Surf 🏄‍♀️ 🏄🏼 🌊 .
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19/02/2019

Congratulations Kobus vd Merwe & Wolfgat, winner of Restaurant of the Year and Best Off-Map Destination at the World Restaurant Awards!

Housed in a 10-year-old fisherman's beach cottage in South Africa's Western Cape, Wolfgat's menu is built around fresh catch and foraged goods, as local as can be...

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15/02/2019

"Disa uniflora! Maybe the most beautiful orchid in the world? It's the national flower of the Western Cape and proudly worn as the emblem on our Western Province rugby Jersey!

I shot this one late yesterday afternoon in low light conditions as a mist came over. The flowers are stunning but the river I found them growing along was equally as magnificent. It felt like another world up there!

Amazing nature is around us everywhere but I feel we have been especially blessed with the incredible variety in Southern Africa!"

Via Instagram © Nic Proust, one of our specialist guides.

14/02/2019

Hike Table Mountain National Park. From a steep two-hour zig-zagging ascent to the top, to a full day expedition beginning at the renowned Kirstenbosch Gardens, passing through landscapes punctuated by South Africa's national flower, the king protea, and ending at the upper Cableway, this mountain offers a route for all hikers, from expert to novice.

Our expert hiking guide will accompany you, providing in-depth information on the fauna and flora encountered on one of the planet's oldest mountains.

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12/02/2019

A romantic sunset walk for two across blissful Boulder’s Beach! Nothing quite like golden hour here with the one you love!
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11/02/2019

Iconic Table Mountain is a major attraction for visitors to Cape Town. A number of routes traverse the face and ‘back table’ to its legendary flat top, while ascending via Table Mountain Aerial Cableway provides a thrilling and unforgettable ride.

Once at the top, stroll across the largely flat summit – at 1 086 metres above sea level, it offers spectacular 360-degree views of the city, sea and the Cape Peninsula, then take a ‘very high tea’ with a difference at the Cableway’s restaurant.

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07/02/2019

has an abundance of surf spots along its coast, from gentle swells to bone-crunching big-wave conditions. Happily, the typically icy Cape Peninsula water temperatures rise during winter. This makes the months of June, July and August ideal for a surf. Not to mention that the winter storms make for big, exciting swells!

Insider Tip: Surfer's Corner at beach is a popular 'surf nursery', and is easily incorporated into a Peninsula Tour. The waves characteristic of this stretch of beach are gentle, ideal in the prevailing offshore wind in Cape Town's winter months.

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06/02/2019

Summer in the city. And where better to take it all in? Bom apetite!

Portuguese specialities at Maresol Restaurant at the V & A Waterfront.

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05/02/2019

Let Wilderness Safaris Private Journeys introduce you to the cultural delights of Cape Town, Western Cape, including The Company's Garden (where food was grown in the 17th Century for passing ships), view the Houses of Parliament, National Gallery, St George's Cathedral and the Castle of Good Hope (South Africa's oldest building). Alternatively, browse the colourful craft market stalls of Greenmarket Square, Cape Town.

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04/02/2019

No visit to the Cape Peninsula is complete without enjoying the antics of the resident African penguins at Boulders Beach. Also known as the jackass penguin for its raucous donkey-like bray, these endearing, flightless birds are classified as Endangered, primarily due to habitat loss and food scarcity due to overfishing.

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01/02/2019

Allow Wilderness Safaris Private Journeys to introduce you to all that the magnificent Boschendal wine farm has to offer: an award-winning wine and bio-friendly food experience; a rich heritage; a spectacular natural and soulful landscape; fun, informative and engaging activities whilst also taking the opportunity for some down time in tranquil surroundings.

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31/01/2019

Winelands chefs are going loco for local cuisine! Some of CapeTown's top chefs have been causing a stir at these Winelands restaurants, serving up scrumptious SA specialities. Read Alison Westwood 's overview on our blog http://www.ws-private-journeys.com/exciting-new-restaurants-in-the-cape-winelands/

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Beleef Restaurant Eike by Bertus Basson Protégé Restaurant

12/12/2018

It was our privilege to host these Wild Shots Outreach students on a Cape Peninsula tour last week. They were in Cape Town as part of the Wild Shots Wildlife Photography Conference and truly, the trip of a lifetime.

According to Wild Shots' organiser, Harriet Nimmo, all the students are from rural Limpopo, and had the most amazing day. Absolutely everything was a brand new experience for them.

Said one of the students on their feedback form: "We learned a lot, we met new people in our lives and saw the beauty of nature. Thank you and may God blesses you more. We promise to you that we will take the Knowledge we gained to our communities. The knowledge to love nature and protect it".

09/11/2018

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08/11/2018

Discover exciting new eateries, join the rum revolution, and plan your Cape Christmas!

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04/10/2018

There is no better place in the world than in the summer! And now that our dams are almost full – thanks to fantastic winter rains – we can all breathe a sigh of relief and look forward to a relaxed and fun-filled season in Cape Town’s picturesque city, its scenic beaches and extraordinarily scenic surrounds.

Dam levels looking great | Downhill scooter thrills | Family fun in the city

27/09/2018

To assemble their first annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, TIME solicited nominations across a variety of categories—such as museums, parks, bars, restaurants, theme parks, cruises and hotels—from editors and correspondents around the world as well as dozens of industry experts. Then each one was evaluated based on key factors, including quality, originality, innovation, sustainability and influence.

Congratulations to Cape Town's Zeitz MOCAA's for your inclusion - the only South African entry!

'Hailed as “Africa’s answer to the Tate Modern” when it opened last September, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa is the world’s largest museum dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, featuring approximately 70,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space and a rooftop sculpture garden. But it’s nearly impossible to take in the artwork—including cowhide sculptures of the female form by South Africa–based artist Nandipha Mntambo and multi­media installations from Zimbabwean artist Kudzanai Chiurai—without also being wowed by the space, which was until recently a complex of abandoned grain silos.'

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19/09/2018

A downhill scooter ride in Cape Town will have you and your family whizzing through fynbos and forest, ramping over speed bumps, dodging rocks, scattering gravel, and enjoying the thrill of a brand-new adventure, says travel writer Alison Westwood

A downhill scooter ride in Cape Town will have you and your family whizzing through fynbos and forest, ramping over speedbumps, dodging rocks and scattering gravel.

23/08/2018

Spring is everyone's happy place, right? Here are a few more reasons to smile :)

* Four Fun Spring Festivals
* SUP in the City
* Fabulous Food Markets

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23/08/2018

Spring is everyone's happy place, right? But besides Cape Town, here are a few more reasons to smile...

23/08/2018

Read all about it! Four Fun Spring Festivals, SUP in the City and Fabulous Food Markets...

South African street food, divine Pinotage wine flowing bountifully from barrels, the world's best land-based whale watching, and a treasure hunt for adults. These are just a few of the things you can expect to find at spring festivals in the Cape. 

20/08/2018

When travelling to Cape Town with Wilderness Safaris Private Journeys, please consider bring school and community supplies for the Iliso Care Society.

To quote Mama Vivian's mission, "Iliso means 'eye' in isiXhosa, because, in order to make a difference, you first have to see what needs to be done in your community."

Follow the link to find out what they need.

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Wilderness Private Journeys in South Africa is a Pack For A Purpose destination. Use available space in your luggage to provide supplies to the communities you visit.

07/08/2018

Meet our new fleet... learn some local lingo... come eatsploring... catch up on all our latest news, courtesy Alison Westwood.

Try some fun new food adventures in Cape Town. Head into the forest with Mushroom Fundi Gary Goldman, and learn to find edible treasure. Follow Secret Adventurer, Henk Brand, to a secluded beach for an epic foraged seafood feast. Or, discover gin-spiration and voddy voodoo at the hip urban distiller...