Press Releases 2011

The ‘personal touch’ key to Tzaneen’s tourism Cinderella story

08 December 2011

From 28 rooms and a handful of jobs, NMN Grand now employs 134 people, manages conferences of up to...

Meetings Africa 2012 promises an exciting new line-up

01 December 2011

EIBTM 2011 is another opportunity for South Africa to flex its international business tourism credentials

07 November 2011

Africa showcases its distinct style

04 November 2011

Review of Africa Fashion Week

South Africa’s cycling capital to host the Msunduzi Road Challenge

28 October 2011

Pietermaritzburg is gearing up for the Msunduzi Road Challenge.

APPOINTMENT OF MR THULANI NZIMA AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM

27 October 2011

MEDIA STATEMENT BY THE OFFICE OF MR MARTHINUS VAN SCHALKWYK, MINISTER OF TOURISM

Cape Town’s World Design Capital 2014 award a huge tourism boost

26 October 2011

Cape Town announced as World Design Capital 2014

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Picnic spots

1. Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
   

   Indigenous flora and immaculate lawns plus delicious people watching potential because numerous Cape Malay couples come to take wedding photos in the park. Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape Town. Tel:...

   
2. Sandy Bay Beach
   

   This nudist beach is not a family picnic spot but naked grown-ups like to picnic too. Beautiful beach completely free from whining whipper-snappers. South of Llandudno Beach, Cape Town, Western...

   
3. Melkbosstrand
   

   West Coast wonderful at its most pristine. Sit under the milkwood trees watching whales or bring a bucket and spade for the white sandy beach. 20 minutes from Cape Town, N7 West Coast Road, Western...

   
4. Mbashe River
   

   Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo. There are aloes as far as the eye can see. Picnic by the the river and take in the magic that made Madiba’s greatness. Mvezo District, Eastern Cape

   
5. Union Buildings gardens
   

   Beautiful Herbert Baker buildings set in landscaped gardens. Acres of lawn to spread out your tasty treats. Nice nooks for romantic moments. Government Avenue, Pretoria, Gauteng

   
6. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
   

   Witpoortjie waterfall, indigenous vegetation and endangered eagle's nest. Acres of shady lawns ensure that you can feast in grand style. Malcolm Road, Poortview, Roodeport, Johannesburg, Gauteng...

   
7. Modjadji Cycad Forest Reserve at Ga-Modjadji
   

   Well laid out picnic spots amidst spectacular cycads in a hillside reserve. Also a museum dedicated to the Modjadji, the Rain Queen. Follow R36 to Tzaneen, 35km north of Tzaneen, 28km north of...

   
8. Vredefort Dome
   

   This meteorite impact spot is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Iron Age archaeological remains and barbeque and picnicking spots galore. Outside Parys, Free State. 120km South West of Johannesburg,...

   
9. Harold Johnson Nature Reserve
   

   Picnic site and braai area for day visitors has the best views of the Thukela River. Work up an appetite walking the nature trails whist spying abundant wildlife and birds. 25kms away from...

   
10. Happy Valley
    

    Situated on Port Elizabeth's main beachfront. Lush tropical gardens, lily ponds and storybook characters impart a fairytale quality. In summer, at night time, there are coloured lights. Across the...