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Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve is situated under 2.5 hours from Cape Town, in the vastness of the majestic Tankwa Karoo. With thick wooded Acacia river beds and magnificent golden mountains on the horizon, Inverdoorn provides the ultimate tranquil Big 5 safari experience.

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One & Only Resort

11 Memorable Cape Town wedding and celebration locations.

On those rare occasions in our lifetime, when family, friends and the forces line in our favour, we all look for the special location that will help us create memories for years to come.

Our beautiful Cape Town with its rich natural and architectural history provides a collection of sceneries and breathe taking backdrops for your event.

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Destination events are never easy but with a hospitality tradition and reputation that speaks volumes across the world, modern facilities, exquisite cuisine, award winning chefs and direct travel to the Mother City, we’ve put this list to spark your dreams.

In the Garden One of our oldest hotels, The Belmond Mount Nelson,

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offers the perfect combination of leafy tranquility and contemporary buzz.

The English garden design, the royal hospitality, the colonial architecture, the superb attention to detail in maintaining the property over many decades, all culminates to flawless events during any season.

By the Sea Shore Radisson Blu Waterfront is one of the only open to the public properties to include a large open terrace right above the waves, with uninterrupted sea and marina views.

Radisson Blu Waterfront

Waterways and Canals One & Only Resort is located along the canals of Cape Towns’ harbour and marina. The resort offers a set of wide plazas, elegantly shaded by trees and pergolas alike. They are joined by the uber elegant inner spaces.

Modern Roof Top CTICC 2, the latest addition to the Cape Town Convention Center is a modern architecture and engineering masterpiece with a 4 storey high atrium, with 3 sets of escalators following each other and surrounded by glass.

Cape Town International Convention Centre

The last feature that was introduced to the public is the roof top platform. The venue is located along a corridor between the working harbour and Table Mountain, offering magnificent light and views. It is partially shaded and perfect for an event that starts at daytime and rolls into late hours.

Surrounded by Nature 12 Apostles Hotel is located on the edge of the Table Mountain National Park, across the ocean and en-route to Hout Bay, just outside of the city.

This location allows the hotel to host the events in a dedicated fynbos garden with 360° nature views.

12 Apostles Hotel

In the Winelands There are hundreds of wine estates in the Cape Winelands, offering event facilities with stunning locations and vineyard views.

It requires an additional effort to combine it all and achieve the extraordinary. Vrede en Lust, on the border of Franschhoek and Paarl wine routes is one of such.

The old Manor House and a line of historic cottages were delicately restored to perfection and glamour. They are joined by a collection of newly built accommodation and formal gardens, with the historic cellar restored to be the celebration venue.

Vrede en Lust

This is one of a few wine estates with its own Franschhoek Wine Tram platform. The bistro and bakery on the estate is responsible for the catering.

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Your Own Private Fairy Tale After taking over the Quoin Rock Wine Estate in Stellenbosch a few years ago, the new owners re-invented this property.

The old Manor House with its adjacent buildings- stables and staff rooms, form a restored complex brought to a pristine colonial glamour. It is rented only as a whole and doesn’t come short of any luxury you could possibly imagine.

Quoin Rock

The newer front of the estate is a modern glass, double storey celling space, wrapped with landscapes and a sculpture garden to match. The innovative, fine dining restaurant compliments the entire offering.

Picture Perfect Lagoon Beach Hotel, a 10 minute drive out of the city, just across the bay, enjoys the perfect backdrop: the full panoramic view of Table Mountain and the city center. It is this location that will give you the iconic, timeless portrait of your event.

Constructed Aesthetic The reinvention process of the old silo at the V&A Waterfront gave a new home to The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA).

Lagoon Beach Hotel

Zeitz MOCAA offers an otherworldly venue hire experience attributed to its understated eccentric interior design and artwork that embodies what modern Africa has to offer to the world.

Due to the exceptional acoustics in the atrium, the cathedrallike architecture exceeds high expectations for performances and cocktail events providing an awestriking first impression as guests enter the museum.

Zeitz MOCAA

The Level 6 restaurant offers a cosmopolitan dining experience. The venue also extends to a rooftop terrace that leaves our guests with breathtaking views of the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain.

Beach Club Atmosphere The location and spread of spaces at The Bay Hotel, along the Camps Bay strip, allows your desires to be completely fulfilled.

The pool deck that overlooks the ocean, the restaurant that with floor to ceiling windows or even a small setting on the beach, right across the road - all done before and will gladly be repeated.

In a Nature Reserve Camps Bay Retreat is set on 4 acres of privately owned nature reserve with views of the majestic Atlantic and 12 Apostles mountain range. It is a place for beauty and tranquility on the lower slope of The Glen - the forest that rolls down from Lion’s Head all the way to Victoria Road.

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knysna oyster festival goes virtual

After the previous suspension announcement, festival organizers, Visit Knysna, found an innovative path to deliver the 2020 edition of Knysna Oyster Festival that will take place from 27 June until 4 July 2020.

Despite the Management Committee’s initial announcement in April to postpone the festival until 2021, it was decided that there is nothing stopping the popular festival from re-convening online, allowing for a virtual festival to take place.

“Planning is underway and we would like to encourage our local community to take this opportunity to be a part of this year’s first Virtual Knysna Oyster Festival. The main components of the programme will include sporting events and activities, all in virtual formats.

The destination promotion of the greater Knysna area will form the backbone of the activation, focusing on sport, fitness, leisure, food, arts, the community and culture that we have to offer”, said Visit Knysna’s General Manager, Colleen Durant.

The annual anchor events, which include the Knysna Cycle Tour and Knysna Forest Marathon, are currently planning the formats that they will roll out participation for the event, details will be published once confirmed.

For more information, please visit www.KnysnaOysterFestival.co.za – the website is updated regularly with the latest information.

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BORN IN AFRICA SHOP NO. 2 ON THE CORNER OF LOWER LOOP & WHARF STREET

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Born In Africa is undoubtedly the best “one stop shop� for the widest, most affordable, diverse range of top quality, authentic African curios from several rural regions in the continent. The range includes exotic skins and the largest selection of genuine ostrich leather bags and accessories. In addition to this, gemstone jewellery, stonework ornaments, bronze figurines, arts and crafts, textiles, an extensive selection of souvenirs and much more, are all available to purchase under one roof for the best deal in town.

This internationally known trading store offers a pleasant and safe shopping experience, the best deal in town and secure parking. Conveniently situated within the city centre, opposite the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and within walking distance from most city center hotels and the V&A Waterfront. Born In Africa also offers a packaging and worldwide shipping service.

Take home a piece of Africa...

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hiking up table mountain, what you need to know

Table Mountain National Park is open and ready to welcome you back for hiking activities – with some restrictions.

South African National Parks (SANParks) made the announcement following the change in South Africa’s lockdown levels.

Some important things to note before you hit the trails: The Cableway has NOT reopened. That means none of Table Mountain Aerial Cableway restaurants, toilet facilities and shops are open either.

Please do not litter. As staff are not on site to empty the bins on top of the mountain, you are asked to please take all your refuse down with you Adhere to the necessary regulations: maintain social distancing, wear your face mask and do not hike in groups.

Be safe: remember to take enough water, sunscreen, and a charged cellphone in case of emergency, along on your hike.

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cape town marathon launches virtual race

The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon race organisers are adding a virtual version of the iconic city marathon to its existing bouquet of events.

The Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Marathon will offer an interactive and immersive race experience for athletes across the globe by superimposing the race route on top of streets, open spaces and gardens, complete with live tracking, distance markers, and push messages with information about key landmarks as they are passed.

The creation of this virtual race will allow athletes to compete in the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on 18 October from anywhere in the world, starting at 06:30 local time, wherever they are.

The race will be available through the Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Marathon app, an integrated digital platform that will launch in the coming weeks.

“We are excited to introduce this digital offering. The app will track participants as if they are running the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon route - whether they find themselves in New York, Naples or Knysna - making this a virtual race like no other. I am certain that having a race on the horizon will give athletes a tangible goal to work towards, and the extra motivation needed to maintain their training within the parameters of the lockdown levels they may find themselves in,” said Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Chairman, Francois Pienaar.

As it is still too early to predict whether the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon will be staged in its original format on 18 October, the race organisers remain in close contact with Athletics South Africa and all relevant roleplayers as the months progress.

“While this is a significant challenge, it’s also the perfect time to be innovative, which is why we have reached out to and gained the support from our sponsors, partners and stakeholders to bring the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon to our global marathon family, no matter where they are,” added Pienaar.

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example of how race organisers can find creative solutions to the challenges they may face. “In this uncertain time, we believe the way forward is to be responsible and prioritise the safety of all participants and stakeholders.

This is a great example of how races can step up to the next level.”

The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, has hailed the race organisers for their responsiveness to change in the face of adversity.

“Cape Town is a year-round favourite tourism and sporting destination, and we are keenly aware of the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has on these industries in 2020.

I therefore commend the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon organisers for thinking outside the box.

The world may not be able to come to the Mother City this year, but this Virtual Race has a unique opportunity to take Cape Town to the world!”

While the 5km and 10km Peace Runs will also be presented in Virtual Race format on 17 and 18 October respectively, there will not be a Virtual Race option for the 2020 Trail Runs.

Entries for the Virtual Race have opened via Webtickets.

Athletes who have already entered the 2020 race will be able to transfer to the Virtual Race from June.

Entrants will receive an official race number, and all finishers will receive a digital medal and certificate.

“Extraordinary circumstances require extraordinary measures.

The Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Marathon will provide athletes the opportunity to train, remain competitive, and stay connected to the greater running community,” noted Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Race Director, Renée Jordaan. “What better way to illustrate our solidarity than by participating in a virtual race that brings Cape Town to your doorstep. This will truly be a race like no other.”

The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon was recently awarded the prestigious World Athletics Gold Label Status for the fourth consecutive year – the only marathon on the African continent and one of only a select group of marathons in the world to have this status.

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic that continues to sweep across the globe, and the postponement of the Olympic Games, all Gold Label Status races will retain their status for 2020 and 2021.

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what the cape doctor ordered DE GRENDEL WINES

The views of Table Mountain and Cape Town from the long glass encased verandah of the De Grendel Tasting Lounge and Stoep are possibly the most spectacular of any wine farm in the Cape. Look out over the vineyards to the magnificent view of Table Mountain, Cape Town city and the Atlantic Ocean, or chill in the relaxed lounge atmosphere. Cellar tours are available *every weekday at 11h00 and 15h00. The cellar tour cost R80 which includes a tasting of 3 wines and a guided tour through the cellar.To make a booking, please email us at tasting@degrendel.co.za or call 021 558 6280.

Tel: +27 21 558 6280 • Email: info@degrendel.co.za • degrendel.co.za De Grendel Wine and Restaurant

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Address: De Grendel Wine Estate and Restaurant, Plattekloof Road, Panorama

DIEMERSFONTEIN

Diemersfontein Wine invites you to stop by and visit our tasting room in Wellington – after all, there’s so much more to taste than just the Pinotage!

Open 7 days a week from 10h00 to 17h00, Aubern, Joanne and their team of tasting advisors eagerly await your visit! Whilst visiting our tasting room, you are able to sample our full range of wines, including the Diemersfontein Original range, our Flagship Carpe Diem range, as well as the Thokozani Range.

Cellar door prices are convenient and delivery can be arranged directly to your home!

Tel: +27 21 864 5050 • Email: tastingroom@diemersfontein.co.za • www.diemersfontein.co.za Diemersfontein Wine Estate

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Address: R301, Jan Van Riebeeck Dve, Newtown, Wellington

DIEU DONNÉ VINEYARDS

“Dieu Donné” translates literally into “A gift from God”. The farm is situated high on the cool south-west facing slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains, which tempers the sun, ensuring that our grapes ripen slowly. Thanks to our cool summer conditions & unique soils, this lends to the unique flavours and characters of the terroir in the grapes. Merlot being the flagship wine on the farm, we invite you to visit our tasting facility or enjoy a glass of wine on the terrace while soaking in the beautiful views.

Tel: +27 21 876 2493 • Email: info@dieudonnevineyards.com • www.dieudonnevineyards.com Dieu Donné Vineyards

@DieuDonneWines

Address: Dieu Donné Vineyards Uitkyk Street, Franschhoek, 7690

LABORIE ESTATE

Laborie Estate is a historic working farm in the foothills of Paarl Mountain, less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town. Laborie offers its guests two restaurants, a wine tasting venue, luxury guest rooms and two self-catering accommodation options. The Estate hosts conferences, business meetings, special events and weddings.

Tel: +27 21 807 3095 • Email: reservations@laborieestate.co.za • www.laborieestate.co.za Laborie Estate

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DELHEIM WINE ESTATE

Situated at the foot of the Simonsberg mountains, Delheim Winery welcomes you to experience the culinary pinnacle of several decades of conservation history. Enjoy a one of a kind fynbos cupcake and wine pairing at just R120 per person while soaking up the first inklings of Spring.

Reservations can be made on 021 888 4600.

Tel: +27 21 888 4600 • Email: info@delheim.com • www.delheim.com Delheim Wines

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Address: Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch

LA MOTTE WINE ESTATE

Situated in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley in South Africa’s Cape winelands, La Motte is home to the finest wines, recognised internationally for exceptional quality. With its picturesque setting, traditional cuisine and historic charm, La Motte is an enchanting choice for those who appreciate the finer things in life.

Enjoy an introduction to La Motte’s internationally acclaimed wine portfolio,produced to express distinctive varietal character in a style that is classic and elegant.

Tel: +27 21 876 8000 • Email: info@la-motte.co.za • www.la-motte.com La Motte

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Address: R45 Main Road, Franschhoek Valley

LEOPARD’S LEAP FAMILY VINEYARDS

Known for its versatile easy-drinking wines, Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards also enjoys sharing its passion for quality living with guests and tourists who visit the beautiful wine tasting room and Rotisserie restaurant situated in the famous Franschhoek Valley. This popular, laid-back destination offers a family-friendly experience of note. Choose between a variety of tasting options, enjoy an innovative wine cocktail or sit down to an informal and seasonal lunch. The food and wine experience also extends to a programme of exciting cooking classes and an internationally awarded Friday morning Food & Wine Pairing.

Tel: +27 (0)21 867 8002 • Email: info@leopardsleap.co.za • www.leopardsleap.co.za Leopard’s Leap

@leopardleapwine

Address: R45 Main Road, Franschhoek

BLAAUWKLIPPEN WINE ESTATE

Nestled on the slopes of the Stellenbosch Mountain, Blaauwklippen is one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa, dating back to 1682. As one of South Africa’s oldest wine estates, we are proud of our heritage, our spectacular setting, our fertile soil and our award-winning wines. Most of all we are proud of our people, who share a philosophy that the winemaker merely finishes what nature has begun. Experience the rich and fascinating world of wine with Blaauwklippen Vineyards, combining traditional values with innovative ideas for over 333 years, to create one of South Africa’s top wine tourism destinations.

Tel: +27 21 880 0133 • Email:tasting@blaauwklippen.com • www.blaauwklippen.com Blaauwklippen Vineyards

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CONNECT WITH THE FUGARD THEATRE ONLINE WITH ‘THE FUGARD AT HOME’ FOR FREE The Fugard Theatre’s new digital platform THE FUGARD AT HOME, presents a unique opportunity to access a range of theatrical content on The Fugard Theatre’s website.

Following the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the subsequent lockdown, and the current uncertainty about when theatres will be able to safely operate again, The Fugard Theatre has launched THE FUGARD AT HOME, in response to having to cancel their 2020 season. THE FUGARD AT HOME will be accessible from the theatre’s website at www.thefugard.com Theatre lovers will be able to stream some of The Fugard Theatre’s acclaimed past productions, visit the Information Hub to find out what is streaming both locally and globally, and even take a 360-degree tour of the theatre’s foyer.

Visitors can also learn more about Athol Fugard and his extensive body of work, as well as read up on the history of the building the Fugard is located in: Cape Towns’ District Six. They will be announcing exciting additions to the platform in the weeks to come and The Fugard will return to presenting work the our glorious stage, but in the meantime, everyone is encouraged to play it safe and go digital through THE FUGARD AT HOME. All of the content on THE FUGARD AT HOME will be offered free of charge and as a public service to keep theatre and the arts alive in the homes and minds of audiences during the pandemic,” says Lamees Albertus, General Manager and Producer of The Fugard Theatre.

A highlight on the platform will be the opening of the Fugard Theatre’s production archive, where visitors can stream recorded live titles of a curated selection of The Fugard’s past productions.

Available from 1 June will be Athol Fugard’s THE ROAD TO MECCA, starring South African legends Sandra Prinsloo and Marius Weyers and the award-winning Emily Child, which ran at the Fugard in 2018. The production received three Fleur du Cap Theatre Award nominations for Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Set Design for the late Saul Radomsky.

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In addition, the compelling production of Fugard’s “MASTER HAROLD”…AND THE BOYS, which was staged in celebration of the Fugard’s tenth birthday, will also be available to stream due to popular demand. Starring Desmond Dube, Kai Luke Brummer, and Siya Mayola, the rave reviews describe the production as: “a fine tribute to one of South Africa’s finest playwrights” (Sunday Times); “riveting and powerful… a must-see” (Cape Argus) and “one for the history books…Heartbreaking - and yet satisfyingly poignant” (Broadway World).

THE FUGARD AT HOME will also feature, The Performer Series, which will go in to production soon. The Performer Series will provide a sterilised environment for multi-medium, single performer, performance pieces, including theatre, dance, music and more, to take place on the Fugard’s main stage, filmed and edited and then broadcast on THE FUGARD AT HOME platform.

The Performer Series will present recorded live performances from cancelled productions to give you a sneak peek of what the theatre been working on before lockdown hit.

This will include productions of Hamlet, Night Mother, A German Life, Pieter Dirk Uys as well as some new curated works covering dance, live music and poetry.

Once launched, an episode will be released per week.

THE FUGARD AT HOME will be an ever evolving virtual platform and arts portal, including Fugard Theatre merchandise which will be released for sale on the platform soon. For access to offers and exclusive events on THE FUGARD AT HOME, sign up as a Friend of The Fugard on the website.

Athol Fugard, the persona the theatre is named after, is an internationally acclaimed playwright, director and actor, who has written almost forty plays over half a century. His plays have united diverse audiences, spoken out against the injustices of apartheid and underlined the common humanity we share. In 2011 he received the ultimate recognition from the world’s most prestigious theatre community - a Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre.

The Fugard Theatre NPC is a not for profit company which works towards the advancement, promotion and preservation of arts and culture in South Africa, in honour of Athol Fugard.

Should you wish to donate towards The Fugard Theatre’s work, you can do so by going to www.thefugard.com/donate.

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With a new, mandatory accessory coming to our daily lives recently, South African designers are intrigued and inspired to use the facial protection mask to add a statement and lighten the obligatory.

Many local designers took this turn just because it allowed them to re-open their local sewing workshop at an early stage and start generating income in a time of great uncertainty. But the outcomes? Oh boy, you can definitely recognise the trend setters.

Whimsical Collection, headed by Desiree Smit, known for her fun, colourful and artistic drawings of wildlife. She uses a combination of realistic images and vivid colours to achieve an eye catching, fun statement on daily objects.

You can now choose a matching print for your face mask, a laptop or a toiletries bag, bringing South African safari into every room you step in.

Another fun item is the Wild Cupped Masks. A fun mask to lift your spirits. A true test of who can smile with their eyes. Find your inner hippo or leopard and other wild animals and share a smile with a stranger.

Peppertree Bags, known for their quality fabric products, sell beautifully stitched face masks with geometric prints. If you like to set or follow a graphic theme with your overall apparel, check their offers. The face masks they make, for both men and women, match their range of daily hand and business bags.

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‘Geo by George’ by South African designer, George Stander, which usually offers women stylish and elegant everyday wear, added a line of masks made with elegant fabrics to complement his current clothing line.

Habits Fashion, a local favourite by Jenny le Roux, offer fabric masks manufactured locally by their factory, using fabric off-cuts that may otherwise end up in landfills.

A portion of the proceeds of the sale of each mask will go to local NPO (Non-Profit Organisations), change makers who are making a difference to those in need.

Ruff Tang designers Bridget Pickering and Ludwig Bausch, the local queen and king of everything bling, created a range of Sequins Masks. The fashion duo that empowers women of every size and curve in any of their collections, looked for a way to support their team by restarting their business with what was allowed.

“Once the government started to allow our industry to open up with mask making, we had staff to pay, an incredible team of breadwinners who needed to support their families and boxes of sequins off cuts... so we ‘work shopped’ the idea, a term we use when brainstorming, designed as per the Department of Health spec and garnished the outer layer with sparkles” they told IOL.co.za.

All face masks are available to purchase online.

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Netcare not only provides firstresponse emergency medical services through Netcare 911’s road and air operations; there are also 4 emergency departments at Netcare hospitals in the Western Cape operating around the clock, every day of the year.

Clinical care at the emergency departments is provided by independent doctor practices or by doctors with whom Netcare has contracted to provide this service, while specialists are on call should more specialised treatment be required.

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These world class facilities are complemented by skilled and experienced medical specialists, management and staff who are committed to providing exceptional care for patients and their families.

At Netcare 911, our core value is care.

We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do.

We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.

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FIT FOR FLYING Over one billion people travel by air each year. From an array of plane-hopping pathogens to jet lag, dehydration, pre-existing medical conditions and the infamous economy class syndrome, international travellers confront an array of health risks while flying. In this article we shall discuss some healthy advice for travellers so you can be in tip-top condition, whether its for that special business trip, spending time with family and friends, or even that much-needed vacation we all need occasionally.

Despite health risks involved, most of us are boarding planes more nowadays than ever before. World air travel has grown by around 5% a year over the past 30 years and although there are numerous health issues associated with air travel they pale in comparison to the enormous benefits to the traveller. There are many unstable cardiac conditions that prohibit one to fly, these include unstable arrythmias, valvular disease, uncontrolled blood pressure and a recent stroke. The decrease in oxygen saturation during air travel may affect those with cardiovascular disease.

Therefore, it is important to make sure you have been seen by your general practioner or cardiologist prior to flying to ensure you are cleared and stable to fly. Patients with pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators can fly once medically stable.

Diabetes Mellitus has no restrictions to flying if its well-controlled. Those with insulin-dependent diabetes are normally required to have a letter of authorisation from their doctor to allow carriage of needles in their hand luggage. Insulin should be carried in a cool bag or pre-cooled vacuum flask. As a general rule: When travelling east and if more than two hours are lost, it may be necessary to take fewer units with intermediate or long-acting insulin. When travelling west and the day is extended by more than two hours, supplemental short-acting insulin or an increased dose of intermediate-acting insulin may be needed.

Sugar tablets and snacks to prevent episodes of hypoglycaemia should be carried.

The infamous Deep Vein Thrombosis is a blood clot in a deep vein, commonly in the legs. It is a life-threatening condition because a piece of the clot can break off and travel to the lungs where it can cause a pulmonary embolism. The jury is still out there on the extent of whether long-haul flights raises your risk of DVTs. The best advice one can give to combat the risk is to wear compression stockings to stimulate circulation and prevent blood from pooling. Other important tips may include avoiding crossing your legs as this may reduce blood circulation and consuming adequate amounts of non-alcoholic beverages throughout the flight to prevent dehydration. Exercising not only alleviates your risk of developing a DVT, but it can also reduce aches and pains, relieve stress and boredom, and induce better quality sleep.

Patients that are pregnant are prohibited to fly from the end of the 36th week of pregnancy and end of the 32nd week in multiple pregnancies, due to the increased risk of in-flight delivery. In general, the safest time for a pregnant woman to travel is during the second trimester (18-24 weeks). Babies less than 2 years old are also prohibited to fly.

Lastly, let’s talk a bit about jetlag. Jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder that occurs when the body’s internal “clock” takes a while to adjust to the time at the destination. It can affect your mood, concentration, and mental and physical performance.

It is generally not serious but can cause problems if you have critical business or vacation activities planned shortly after arrival.

Also, try set your watch to the time zone of your destination before you depart and when you arrive at your destination, get into the local routine as soon as possible along with trying to stay outside during daylight as much as you can because natural light helps your body clock to adjust.

Many of the world’s most fascinating destinations can only be reached on a long-distance flight. Sitting on a plane for so long can be intimidating, but you can take steps to improve your comfort and safety. Best wishes for safe and healthy travels! www.vascularcentre.co.za admin@vascularcentre.co.za Tel: 021 201 1119 Suite 1521 Christiaan Barnard Hospital

Over one billion people travel by air each year. From an array of plane-hopping pathogens to jet lag, dehydration, pre-existing medical conditions and the infamous economy class syndrome (the possibility of developing a deep vein thrombosis), international travellers confront an array of health risks while flying.

In this article we shall discuss some healthy advice for travellers so you can be in tiptop condition, whether its for that special business trip, spending time with family and friends, or even that much-needed vacation we all need occasionally. Despite health risks involved, most of us are boarding planes more nowadays than ever before. World air travel has grown by around 5% a year over the past 30 years and although there are numerous health issues associated with air travel they pale in comparison to the enormous benefits to the traveller, to commerce, to international affairs, and to the public’s health.

So, given there are some things we can’t change about air travel, there are things we can do to protect our health and ensure our comfort while flying as well as after the flight.

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cape town pass points

Kloof Nek

Mountain Pass - a point of awe and a place of extreme beauty, set for far journeys, holidays and road trips. This is the reality for most urbanists and world population, with the exclusion of Capetonians.

Going over a mountain pass or two is a daily experience for locals. This is because our city wraps the iconic Table Mountain and it is also one of the reasons that drives Cape Town to be considered as one of the most beautiful cities to live in, globally.

Each one of the 3 passes in our metropole is more than just a passage. They are starting points to hikes and trails and form a 3-dimensional window to different scenery.

Kloof Nek Pass Constantia Nek Suikerbossie Ou Kaapse Weg Helshoogte Stellenbosch Franschhoek Pass Sir Lowrys Pass

Kloof Nek pass on the top of Kloof Nek Road, connects the city centre with Camps Bay through the obvious neck between Table Mountain and Lions Head. It was built in 1848 when Kloof Nek was used primarily as a lookout post for soldiers and the road was used as a supply route to Camps Bay.

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The pass is a six way junction. In addition to the two already mentioned, the pass is the getaway point to the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Signal Hill lookout balcony over the city and harbour with its breathtaking sunsets, the point of reach to climbing Lion’s Head and starting point to hikes at The Glen - the forest above Camps Bay on the slope of Lion’s Head –

and toward the 12 Apostles, known as the Pipe Track.

Driving through Camps Bay, at the bottom of 12 Apostles, just following the road along the shoreline, towards Hout Bay, will get you to Suikerbossie.

Coming from the city side and getting to Suikerbossie pass with a car is a brief episode but when doing so, slow down a little and take a second look over this steep road that rolls into the quiet suburb.

This road is a forceful climb for athletes from all over the world. It is the breaking and making point for the yearly riders of the 108 km Cape Town Cycle Tour.

After leaving the city centre in the early hours of the morning, cyclists ride to the east side of Table Mountain, going south all the way to Simon’s Town and start the ride back to the city along Chapman’s Peak Drive, up comes Suikerbossie – an almost 3 km nonstop climb - the part of the race that everyone knows that when concurred, the 15km left is just a breeze.

Suikerbossie

Suikerbossie is also a starting point for 5 hiking routes.

Constantia Nek is a fairly long suburban pass linking Hout Bay in the west with Constantia on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula. It traverses some of the most beautiful woodlands in the Cape and passes many exclusive wine and equine estates.

At the summit at Constantia Nek there are some historical buildings and a timeless restaurant considered to be the oldest restaurant in South Africa.

The old Constantia Main Road was a wagon trail in the early days of Cape Town with overnight stopping and supply points. One of them is the current Eagles’ Nest boutique wine estate.

Constantia Nek

This estate used to be an orchard farm for fresh product stock and today is an award-winning winery, and part of the Constantia Wine Route.

Rhodes Avenue, originating in the Nek is a picturesque drive that runs through the forest all the way to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

Constantia Nek

The Nek area is a starting point for about 7 mountain trails that provides a panoramic view over the Cape Flats all the way to the Western slope of the Stellenbosch wine route.

Visiting all 3 passes while in Cape Town is a given matter when you take the City Sightseeing Mini Peninsula tour. It gives a hop-on hop-off option that allows to explore both the city and its surrounds at your own pace and even if you’ve done one of the bus tours before, with 27 attractions and points of interest along the tour, there must be a good reason to take a second drive.

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escaping to the serengeti show live

Serengeti Show Live – innovative wildlife show, with Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar In what could be the most spectacular wildlife viewing season ever, an innovate wildlife show from the Serengeti National Park, airs from May 2020 with a mission to conserve the Serengeti National Park during Covid-19.

The great migration of wildebeest and iconic African animals like lions and elephants are a draw card for tourists visiting the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. There have been reports from around the world about the benefits to wildlife and the environment as a result of the ongoing lockdown due to the global coronavirus pandemic - but what is happening in the vast space of the Serengeti?

The Serengeti Show Live is a Wildlife show based in Tanzania – focused on the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Each show will document a variety of iconic African animals and their natural behavior seen on the daily game drive. The show will brighten your day by introducing you to wild adventures, animal conflicts, defending territory, family bonds and the circle of life & death. Unique scenes from the Serengeti National Park, some emotional journeys and what takes place behind the scenes.

The Serengeti Show Live is hosted by conservationist and wildlife guide, Carel Verhoef. He takes the videography team on a daily game drive through the vast expanse of the Serengeti to bring you the best wildlife sightings of the day and iconic African animals in their natural environment.

Each stand-alone episode has a narrative taking the viewer on a wildlife journey, teaching the viewer more about the natural world and a behind the scenes look at life in the bush.

The look and feel of the show are of beautiful spaces and therapeutic nature. It features wild animal interactions, and is designed to educate and inspire our viewers.

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“We’re concerned about the devastating impact the reduction of travel and tourism is having on the revenue generated for conservation agencies. This could result in job losses and more broadly the livelihoods of people working in and living around protected areas. It also impacts the operations in the wilderness areas”, says Carel Verhoef wildlife guide and host of the Serengeti Show Live. “It does however, provide an opportunity to showcase the animals in their natural habitat, undisturbed by vehicles and tourists, in what could be the most spectacular wildlife viewing season in recent years.

As the only people in the Serengeti National Park, we have a unique chance to capture and share this extraordinary park to a wider audience and to remind you to return to Tanzania as soon as possible”.

17.2% of GDP in Tanzania is generated by tourism and the National Parks rely heavily on income generated from the tourism sector. Parks struggle to operate with reduced revenue and the wildlife economy is bound to be affected - including protecting biodiversity from illegal bushmeat harvesting which may rise as poverty increases and food becomes scarcer.

For those dreaming of the world and its wonders during lockdown, the Serengeti Show Live team in conjunction with Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) has set out on a mission to bring positive news, beautiful views, natural spaces and the wildlife of Africa to screens across the world. Their mission is to entertain all wildlife and safari lovers during Covid-19.

Stand-alone episodes with a narrative, take the viewer on a wildlife journey, teaching the audience about the natural world.

TTB, in collaboration with Tanzania National Parks and Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority have partnered with the Serengeti Show Live team to bring a highly visual wildlife episodes to the world to entertain and educate the viewers. The show features unique scenes from the Serengeti National Park, some emotional journeys and what takes place behind the scenes.

Each show will feature game drives with wildlife sightings, great migration updates and interesting, facts about Tanzania and life in the bush. The Kids Corner is a fun and interactive segment to entertain the little ones, who stand to win a family holiday, and in doing so hopefully create a generation of naturalists and conservations to care for our planet.

The Serengeti Show Live can be viewed on https:// serengetishowlive.com/ with 3 episodes broadcast on You Tube every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 5pm East Africa Time (GMT +3 hours) in a 30 part series.

Complementing the show, TTB will share news from the highest point in Africa – Mount Kilimanjaro, where mountain crews will capture views of Uhuru Peak summit while The Spice Island of Zanzibar will share visuals from their beautiful tropical island.

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CAPE TOWN FREE WALKING TOURS

www.citysightseeing.co.za

No visitor to the Mother City should miss out on its beautiful historic buildings, museums and diverse history. See everything the Cape Town inner city has to offer with a Historic City free walking tour which operates on a Tip Only basis: you enjoyed? Tip your guide.

You had a laugh? Even better.

FREE TOURS BY FOOT Tours departs daily at 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm and 4pm from the ticket office at 81 Long Street (stop 5). As you explore the city in the 90-minute tour, your guide will highlight buildings and places of relevance and history along the route.

Look out for the tour guide in their red uniforms with their red umbrellas to join the City Sightseeing Free Walking Tours.

BORN IN AFRICA

Eagles’ Nest, located on the crest of Constantia Nek pass, is nestled at the foot of the awe-inspiring Table Mountain. This pristine and boutique family owned vineyard has in recent years gained a striking reputation for both its beauty and award-winning wines.

Constantia Main Road, Constantia, 7806, Cape Town

021 794 4095 / info@eaglesnestwines.com / www.eaglesnestwines.com

WORLD OF BIRDS World of Birds is the largest bird park in Africa and one of the few large bird parks in the World.

Over 3 000 birds (and small animals) of 400 different species are uniquely presented in more than 100 spacious landscaped walk through aviaries, allowing you the most intimate closeness with nature. www.worldofbirds.org.za Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806 +27 21 790 2730

88 Hatfield Street, Gardens, Cape Town

MUSEUM HOURS: Sunday to Thursday: 10am - 5pm, Friday: 10am - 2pm.

Closed Saturdays and Jewish Holidays.

Open Public Holidays

Situated in the Museum Mile in central Cape Town, the South African Jewish Museum offers visitors a truly unique experience with its bold architectural design, interactive multi-media displays and truly engaging accounts of South African Jewish history.

COST: Adults: R60.00. SA Pensioners: R30.00.

Students (Under 12 years): FREE. Students (Over 12 years): R30.00

Accessible on the Downtown tour.

Yellow route 7 days a week

KIRSTENBOSCH NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain.

www.sanbi.org/gardens/kirstenbosch Rhodes Drive, 7735 021 799 8783

BORN IN AFRICA The best “one stop shop” for the widest, most affordable and diverse range of top quality, authentic African curios. The range includes exotic skins, genuine ostrich leather bags and accessories, gemstone jewellery, stonework, bronze figurines, art and more. +27 21 418 0823 / borninafrica65@gmail.com Shop no. 2 on the corner of Lower Loop & Wharf Street

Accessible on the Downtown tour.

Yellow route 7 days a week

BIG 5 SAFARI & SPA Real Africa. Real Close To Cape Town.

Over 10 000-hectares of Big 5 conservancy.

4-STAR ACCOMMODATION | SPA | GAME DRIVE | HORSEBACK & QUAD BIKE SAFARI At the award-winning Aquila Private Game Reserve and Spa, guests will get the opportunity to experience a Big 5 safari, together with outstanding service; it just does not get any better than this. With game drives, quad bike and horseback safaris situated just 2 hours’ drive from Cape Town, it’s the closest you will get to real Africa, in the lap of luxury.

The world-class spa at Aquila adds to the already exceptional facilities and services on offer. It is a masterpiece of luxury, defined by its serenity and creative use of natural elements.

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