Places to see before you die

Hi all as you know I have always raved about Titties Bay and how awesome it is. Just need to let you know that we have had a few complaints from visitors who have been going out of season. There has been an increase in poaching in the area and this element brings in a bad element of people with it. So there have been some incidents where tents and caravans have been broken into when they have left them to go shopping and to the beach. Please camp close to others and not on the outlying areas that we so love to do in this amazing place. Numbers of crayfish have reduced because of this so it has really spoilt the beauty we all love to call Titties bay. We are trying to get law enforcement to get involved to save this great holiday place for so many.    

Everyone seems to have accepted the fact that the days of leaving your door unlocked are over. The rise of crime is affecting everyone, not just those who live in the larger cities. In fact, homes in rural areas are being targeted like never before--due to the opportunity a secluded area provides to the burglar. Statistics tell us that theft of property is among the highest of all personal crimes committed in the United States. While many families do install some type of house alarm, this alone does not bring complete peace of mind. Home alarm devices can be disabled by a crafty intruder. These facts alone would explain why many people are turning to house sitting directories to help them find a house sitter when they need to be away from home for an extended time. The presence of a human is the main deterrent to a burglar. When you have a house sitter come into your home to live while you are away, you can almost be guaranteed your home will not be targeted by a thief or vandal...

Situated near Clanwilliam in the Cederberg mountain range. This amazing place is where you go to completely switch off. The beauty is the river/ dam that you camp on as this place is very hot. You will spend most of your time here in the water and if you like me in the shade. A great place for boating, fishing, mountain bike riding ect ect. We have just spent 2 weeks at this amazing place and even if I say so myself it was enough time spent in one long session. The nights are lit up with stars as far as the eyes can see and the competition becomes who see the most shooting stars. Why I love this place is that you dont really need to do anything and if you wish you pick up a fishing rod have a few casts into the river and sometimes you get that lucky fish. There are 3 types of fish here. Yellow ,carp and bass, I mostly fish for bass as this has over the years become my passion. Cows roam freely here and you might have to move out the way of one or two when they go out of their camp....

This is a really great place to visit if you do not have a lot of time while in Cape Town. It is 3 hours out and has some amazing animals. You can even do a day tour with lunch if you are on your way to another part of the country. On arrival you are already getting excited as you can see the expanse ahead of you from the reception. We received a warm welcome on arrival and was very impressed with the views from the restaurant that is in the same building. The accommodation is very well placed on the hills around the main reception and all look over the watering hole. We were lucky enough to see the 2 hippos lying outside the water on the banks, this is not usual for them to do as they have very sensitive skin and stay out of the sun as much as they can. We saw a lot of  animals on our game drive and even visited the reptile  park which my daughter loved and wife waited outside. My daughter even got to hold some snakes which really made her day.

If you want to enjoy 5 star Game Lodges and seeing the big 5 then Gondwana private game lodge is the place for you. From the time you arrive you feel like you are at one of the best hotels in the world. The staff are super professional and the food which is all inclusive is next level. The lodge is set in a mountain range which on arrival seems very remote. Well it is nothing but amazing we were blown away by the amazing architecture of the buildings that blend into the area. Our room or should i say 3 bedroom house was huge and next level comfort. 3 rooms all with on suite bathrooms and all has amazing views over this mountainous range. You can pack in alot of adventure which I love to do or you can just chill with your favorite glass of wine and a great book. Game drive are a plus as they have the big 5 on our first game drive we got so close to 5 lions that i was able to tick off another bucket list achievement. The pic above is just 1 of the many i was able to take on this amazi...

If  you prefer 5 star lodges to camping or self catering then BLA is a place that can help you find those bucket list holidays you can tick off your list. These guys specialize in top class game lodges in South Africa. The big 5 is one of the biggest attractions in South Africa game parks and to do this in absolute luxury is a huge ++. We have booked 3 trips with them already and what they really do well is offer things most people would not normally do in these places. Swimming with seals, sharks, climbing secret parts of a mountain range . They have really come though with thing we love to do. So our last trip was to a game park who allow you to walk in the wild with a ranger. we got so close to elephants it was overwhelming. Now we have also done some off the beaten track stuff with them like having mussel pot on the beach that they are picked while watching the sunset over the Atlantic ocean. So if you are ever in South Africa and want a top class game park getaway please ...