Cape Footprints: Spring in the air and whales in the ocean

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Spring in the air and whales in the ocean

Its almost spring time in South Africa. Whales and dolphins have been spotted from the house. We are looking forward to our visit next week (from London and Dar) and aim to finalise all outstanding items and get keys!!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...: My god what a difference with last May when we visited. The house looks amazing!!! You guys must be so happy. Very happy for you, keep posting those pictures!
xx Jessie; August 13, 2009 at 1:06 AM
jeannette besuijen said...: Hallo meiden, wat ziet het huis er fantastich uit! ik kan niet wachten tot ik van het uitzicht kan genieten maar Januari!!!!!!! dan zie ik jullie, lieve groetjes en kus ma en Jeannet; August 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Rakesh said...: very, very nice!; August 14, 2009 at 4:55 AM
Anonymous said...: Wow, echt mooi. Toch eens langskomen :-) Geniet ervan! Karen.; August 26, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Amanda said...: The house looks fantastic! I am sorry we didn't get to see you when you were here, but I'm really looking forward to the PARTY!!
Take care & keep swinging that club!
Amanda; September 9, 2009 at 1:57 AM

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Cape Footprints

Our sandbag house faces the Indian Ocean in the heart of the Garden Route, located conveniently between George and Knysna. Kleinkranz is a small village, popular with local fishermen and for paragliding.

The house comfortably sleeps 6 people (2 double and one twin room). There are 3 attached bathrooms, a very spacious and well equipped kitchen with an island, an indoor braai (bbq) and a living room that overlooks the sea.

The closest beach is 2 minutes from the house, ideal for walking, fishing and running. Whales and dolphins can be viewed from the house, especially between June and December

Cape Footprints is available for holiday lettings. Email Dolar Vasani at dvasani60@gmail.com for more information on availability and rates.

An overview of the Garden Route

The Garden Route stretches over 200kms from Mossel Bay to Storms River. The name comes from the fynbos (fine bush) shrubbery near the coast. It enjoys a maritime climate, with moderately hot summers, and mild to chilly winters.

Sandwiched between the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains and the Indian Ocean, the area offers ample hiking opportunities. Nearly 300 species of birdlife are to be found and there are 10 nature reserves. The various bays along the Garden Route are nurseries to the endangered Southern Right Whale which come from the Antarctic to calve from July to December.

Although very convenient to explore by car, it is also the site of Africa's last remaining passenger steam train, the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe. The area has unique food and craft markets, very good restaurants and is home to over 15 golf courses including the prestigious Pinnacle Point, Fancourt, Pezula and George.