De Rust, Little Karoo

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The Little Karoo Village of De Rust, lying in the crook of a bend in the road somewhere between the Feather Capital of Oudtshoorn and the fold Mountains of Meiringspoort was once, a one-horse Town! Established in the 1900's. In recent Years, you’re more likely to find donkeys though in De Rust. Taking tourists for a ride around the Village for R 20 a throw. De Rust has won a ‘Small Town’ Awards, sells its stately Homes, at a 'goodly price' and welcomes all sorts of City, 'runaways'.

Barrydale, Cape Overberg

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The little Town of Barrydale lies nestled at the foot of the beautiful Langeberge in the heart of the Tradouw Valley, close to where the Northern exit of the Tradouw Pass winds through the Mountains to meet Route 62, the longest Wine Route in the World! Barrydale is one of those beautiful little Villages that beckon one to linger and has something too offer everyone! It lies on the Border between the Cape Overberg and the succulent Klein Karoo, which starts just North of the Town.

Gouda, Cape Winelands

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Gouda is a little Village just 37 km South of Porterville, at the Western entrance to the Nuwekloof Pass that links Tulbagh to Wellington. "The Town does not produce or, in fact, have anything to do with Cheese. The only Gouda you will find here, is in the local Supermarket!"

Skurweberg Pass, Mpumalanga

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The Skurweberg Pass lies on the rim of the Drakensberg Escarpment - a steep, tarred and modern route over the Skurweberg Mountains, on the R 541 between Badplaas and Machadodorp. The aptly-named Skurweberg (“Rough Mountain”) Pass winds its way down the upper Drakensberg Escarpment between Machadodorp and Badplaas in Mpumalanga. The pass is much-loved by motorcyclists due to the curvy nature of the road, but it does have one or two corners which can be dangerous at high speed.

Mariannhill, Pinetown

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Mariannhill lies in a densely green, intense Landscape swept by Forests and sheltered, leafy Neighborhoods outside Durban, on the outskirts of Pinetown. The Monastery was founded by Trappist Monks in 1882, as a Catholic Mission and now boasts an impressive display of Architecture and Design. Beautiful Frescoes adorn the Cathedral ceiling and light streams through stained glass windows. In addition to this, the Monastery is well known for its Organic Produce including: milk, cheese and yoghurt. You can stop at the Monastery and enjoy a delicious lunch in their Tea Garden.
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