Jim Freeman Apart from ogling vultures, De Hoop is a bird and whale-watcher’s paradise as well as a fantastic destination for hikers and mountain-biker. De Hoop. Picture: Jim Freeman Vultures, as anyone in nature conservation will tell you, get a bum rap. Far from being the ruthless and ghoulish killers they are often portrayed to be, they do their job of clearing the veld of carrion remarkably efficiently and are a game ranger’s most unlikely ally in the war on poaching. One of the quickest ways of detecting the presence of poachers in a game reserve, a ranger told me recently, is to watch for circling vultures. Their ability to spot a kill virtually before the blood has cooled means you might be too late to prevent tragedy but.
A dream trip to South Africa was our last big holiday before the pandemic and my husband, Mark, and our sons, Felix, then nine, and Max, seven, had reached the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town after a strenuous two-hour hike.
‘We did it!’ I called out, fighting the wind at the top. ‘Look at the view!’
In one direction you could see Robben Island; in another, Lion’s Head mountain. The city shimmered below us. I stopped to rummage in my bag it was Easter weekend and I’d packed Creme Eggs, a family favourite, as a surprise reward for our travails to the top. Little did I know Mark had planned a surprise of his own.
Epic Adventures to Book Now to Celebrate Those Missed Moments
April 28, 2021
With so many opportunities to celebrate with family and friends missed over the past 12 months, Turquoise has selected its pick of epic adventures across the globe to plan now to make up for lost time. These are journeys that explore multiple elements of a country’s culture, landscape and wildlife ensuring memories will be made for those of all ages. Ranging from the South Pacific, Asia, South Africa and the Caribbean, they’ve got it covered whether you want beach and crystal-clear waters or culture and fine dining.
Take a journey through South Africa in true Turquoise style. Start off in Cape Town, staying at The Silo, and explore the cultural, culinary and retail highlights of this outstanding cosmopolitan city, before heading out to the Cape Winelands for a stay at Babylonstoren. This Cape Dutch working wine farm produces delicious wine, along with meats, cheese, breads and more
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