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Baynesfield Estate Museum

Located in the picturesque Natal Midlands of South Africa, Baynesfield Estate was established in 1863 by Joseph Baynes. This interesting man played a vital role in the development and history of the area and this fascinating museum provides some insight into the man and his operations.

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Historic Town of Carnarvon

From approximately the year 1795 large numbers of the Xhosa community began to migrate along the Orange River. This later lead to battles amongst the Xhosa, Boers, Koranna and Khoikhoi tribes. A mission was eventually established in 1847 by Reverend Christoph Alheit, who named it Schietfontein. He began working with the local tribes and founded both a school and a church. The creation of the mission also led to the founding of the town of Harmsfontein in 1860. Some of the buildings erected between the years of 1811 and 1815 can still be seen in this historic town, which was renamed to Carnarvon in 1874.

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The Southern Line Rail Route

Starting at the main train station in central Cape Town, the Southern Line rail route stops off at Newlands, Observatory, Muizenberg, Kalk Bay and Simon’s Town, offering passengers an interesting view of the Cape Peninsula, with stretches of the railway line running a mere few meters from the sea. Buy a day pass and between the hours of 10h00 and 16h00 you can get off the train at any of the stops and get back on when the next train comes by. If you are staying on the Peninsula for your Cape Town holiday, you can take a ride to the city centre or any of the other destinations, each of which has its own unique charm.

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Excitement Awaits at Molweni Private Game Reserve

Nature lovers who enjoy trying new things and getting involved would do well to consider taking a trip to Molweni Private Game Reserve. This stunning little wilderness area is located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa and offers not only stunning accommodation and wildlife, but also the opportunity to try something different.

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Pay a Visit to Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Center

Cats fascinate many people for many different reasons. Wild cats especially capture the imagination with their secret lives and elusive natures. There are numerous kinds of wild cat species in the world and South Africa is home to quite a number of them. Kwazulu-Natal's Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Center is a great place to learn more about South Africa’s wild cat species.

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Absorb the Beauty of Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve

South Africa is known for its wilderness areas and the Cape Town area certainly isn’t short of those. Apart from the stunning landmark Table Mountain and its surrounding nature reserve, there are several other nature reserves in the area. Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve is one of these.

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Oyster Catcher Trail : Enjoy Nature At Its Best

South Africa is a hiker’s paradise and there are literally hundreds of short or long hiking trails that wind through a variety of biomes and enable you to explore the natural aspect of the country on foot. Some of them are well-known, well-supported and well-developed. Others are less so. And then there are those elite few that are so breathtaking that they earn themselves the title of ‘top hiking trail’ in South Africa. The Oyster Catcher Trail is just such a hiking trail.

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Mostert’s Mill – A Living Heritage Site

There are a number of interesting attractions in South Africa that date back to the colonial history of the country. One of these is Mostert’s Mill in Cape Town. Mostert’s Mill has a reputation for being one of the oldest and best preserved windmills in South Africa and it sees a great many visitors every year.

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