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Owl House

Galleries and Museums in Nieu Bethesda

Once upon a time in the tiny Karoo dorp of Nieu Bethesda... Helen Martins lay ill in bed, with the moon shining in through the window, and considered how dull and grey her life had become. She resolved, there and then, that she would strive to bring light and colour into her life. That simple decision, to embellish her environment, was to grow into an obsessive urge to express her deepest feelings, her dreams and her desires. And so the the Owl House began.Starting with the interior of her house, she used the emblems of sun-faces, owls and other images. This is all set against a luminous backdrop of walls and ceilings coated with elaborate patterns of crushed glass imbedded in bands of brightly coloured paint.Over twelve years, she and her assistant, Koos Malgas, created fthe hundreds of sculptures and relief figures that crowd the 'Camel Yard' and cover the walls of the house. Her favourite animals, owls and camels, predominate, but all manner of real and fantastical beings are to be found. A procession of shepherds and wise men lead a vast, almost life-size camel train toward an 'East' as designated by Helen Martins, and integrates Christianity with her fascination for the Orient.A stoic double-faced owl watches over the arched entranceway from the street, significantly barricaded by a tall mesh fence and a stand of tall Queen-of-the-Night cacti. Like the elaborately bottle-skirted hostesses within the yard, this arch must have been intended to welcome the visitor into her 'world', but the fence speaks plainly of an increasingly troubled relationship between Helen Martins and the outside world.

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Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve

Nature Reserves in Adelaide

Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve is situated between Fort Beaufort and Adelaide. There are ancient remnants of rock art from the first people to inhabit the area, the San people. The reserve's escarpment is covered in grasslands and there are many indigenous forests, valleys, and rocky cliffs. There is an abundance of wildlife to be seen, such as black wildebeest, red hartebeest, bush buck, mountain reedbuck, blue duiker and tree dassie. Bird watchers can expect to spot the Cape parrot, eagles, Knysna loeries, sunbirds, flycatchers and hornbills. Bass fishing, horse riding and hiking are some of the many activities visitors can enjoy in the reserve.

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Bass Lake Adventures 4x4 Trails

Four By Four Trails in Henley on Klip

Bass Lake Adventure 4x4 Trail is a self-drive route with a numbered system. The route is open 5 days per week but is heavily weather dependant. The trail is 14 km long and takes about 3 hours to complete. This is a natural trail with ascents and descents and water sections. There are escape routes available for difficult areas. Permits for this trail can be purchased at the outdoor shop, where a map is provided. The trail is graded 4 and a low range, high clearance 4x4 vehicle is needed.

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Joubert House

Galleries and Museums in Montagu

Famous for it's indigenous medicinal plant project, the beautifully restored Joubert House is well worth a visit. The oldest house in the village of Montagu, it bears a rich history and has a rustic yet elegant charm.

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Lord Baden Powells Grave

Galleries and Museums in Nyeri

Lord Baden-Powell was a writer, founder of the Scout Movement, Chief Scout and lieutenant-general in the British Army. He is buried at St. Paul's Cemetery and his grave is one of Kenya's National Monuments His gravestone bears a circle with a dot in the centre "ʘ", which is the trail sign for "going home", or "I have gone home". When his wife Olave died, her ashes were sent to Kenya and interred beside her husband.

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Strydenburg Pan

Dams Vleis in Strydenburg

Strydenburg Pan is a dry lake on the outskirts of the village. After heavy rain, the pan fills up with water, often attracting flocks of flamingos.

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Buffelspoort Dam

Dams Vleis in Buffelspoort

Buffelspoort Dam is located on the northern slopes of the Magaliesberg, and provides a beautiful spot for fishing. A lovely clean dam for fishing and skiing, Buffelspoort Dam is most commonly known as a great place to hook large carp. The dam is best fished with a boat.

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Bo Vlakte

Popular Attractions in Barrydale

Bo Vlakte is about 2 hours away from Cape Town and just 22 km from Barrydale on the R62. This venue is rapidly gaining a reputation as an excellent place to fish. The two dams are spring fed and stocked with trout, bass and Tilapia.

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Point Shack Trail

Hiking Trail in Robberg Nature Reserve

For a blissful Man Friday experience hike to Point Shack on the far eastern point of Robberg Nature Reserve. The rustic overnight hut on the rocks invokes an appreciation for the simple things in life and ‘treading lightly on the Earth’. Marked with a seal icon, the walk starts at the Robberg Nature Reserve parking area. Unrivaled sea views, dolphin and whale sightings and a seal colony characterize this wonderful trail. Hikers have the option to return along the same path or continue with the longer circular route. Duration: 2 days Difficulty: Moderate

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Hluhluwe Game Reserve

Nature Reserves in Hluhluwe

Established in 1895, wildlife viewing has always been the prime attraction at Hluhluwe, close range sightings made all the more exciting with viewing hides conveniently overlooking waterholes. Today the reserve is part of the greater Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park covering 96 000 hectares and containing an immense diversity of animals, birds and plant life. Home once more to the Big Five, Hluhluwe Game Reserve is also the headquarters of Operation Rhino and is internationally renowned for its white rhino conservation. Hluhluwe makes up the northern section of the park, characterised by undulating hills of savannah vegetation and woodlands. Along with game-viewing drives, there are two self-guided drive routes which give insight into the management and natural history of the park. Highly recommended are the early morning and late afternoon guided walks.

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Rooikat Trail

Hiking Trail in McGregor

The Rooikat Trail is a fairly strenuous circular 19 km trail through the Elandsberg Mountains in Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve. The route offers outstanding scenic views of the Langeberg, Riviersonderend Mountains and countryside around Robertson. There is no water available so hikers need to carry at least 2 litres of water per person. Duration: 7 – 8 hours Difficulty: Moderate to tough Distance 19 km Warning: Extremely high temperatures occur from November to March. Hikers are advised to start early in the morning, avoid walking during the hottest part of the day, wear a sunhat and take sufficient water.

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Sleepy Hollow Horse Riding

Popular Attractions in Noordhoek

Sleepy Hollow Horse Riding offers beach rides on Noordhoek Beach, bush rides, riding lessons, pony rides, Hippotherapy, Therapeutic Riding and Riding for the Disabled.

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Attakwaskloof 4x4 Trail

Four By Four Trails in Mossel Bay

Attaquas 4x4 Trail is located in the Outeniqua Nature Reserve. The pass used to be the main route for ox wagons travelling between Cape Town and Mossel Bay. The trail was completed in 1869. The trail takes one on the northern side of the Robertson Pass. The trail is 20 km long and takes about 3 hours to complete. It is graded between 3 and 4 and a low range, high clearance 4x4 vehicle is needed.

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Kapula Candles

Shops in Bredasdorp

The 'warm art of Africa' lives in Bredasdorp! Visit the colourful Kapula Candles shop in Bredasdorp - the only Kapula store in South Africa. Entrepeneur Ilse Appelgryn started making candles at her home in Bredasdorp with the skill, equipment and inspiration left to her by her Aunt Jo. She called her company Kapula Candles, short for her expression "I'm making a couple o' candles!" Today the cottage industry has grown to a large scale industry, employing many local people and exporting many handpainted products. Definitely worth a visit.

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Totius House Museum

Galleries and Museums in Potchefstroom

Totius (Jakob Daniel du Toit) is famously known as the man who translated most of the Bible into Afrikaans. The Totius Museum is a typical example of a house built during the Edwardian period. The house was completed in 1905 and was occupied by professor Cachet, until professor D.J. du Toit (Totius) succeeded him as principal of the Theological School in 1911. Besides being an academic, Totius was also well known as a poet and cultural leader. The entire content of the house originated from the du Toit family. Admission to the museum is free and guided tours are offered.

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Owl House

Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve

Bass Lake Adventures 4x4 Trails

Joubert House

Lord Baden Powells Grave

Strydenburg Pan

Buffelspoort Dam

Bo Vlakte

Point Shack Trail

Hluhluwe Game Reserve

Rooikat Trail

Sleepy Hollow Horse Riding

Attakwaskloof 4x4 Trail

Kapula Candles

Totius House Museum

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