Your Family - April 2017

A walk on the wild side

The holidays are a great time to get in touch with nature and let

your kids find out about furry, feathery and even scaly friends!

World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary and Monkey Park in Hout Bay

is home to over 3 000 birds and small animals belonging to 400

different species. Your kids will love running around the spacious

landscaped walkways and discovering different animals. It’s open

365 days a year from 9am-5pm.

RATES: For a day pass you’re looking at R95 for adults

and R45 for kids.

MORE INFO: Worldofbirds.org.za

Did you know

that Hout Bay has

the largest bird

park in Africa?

Young chefs

Lots of kids love to cook and to experiment in the kitchen and

shows like Masterchef Junior are cultivating an interest in cooking

from a much younger age. There are many opportunities for

kids to attend a cooking course and it’s a great way for them to

spend a few hours. Joburgers can try the Little Cooks Club for

kids aged 2-15.

RATES: Prices range from R110-R260.

BOOKINGS: Littlecooksclub.co.za

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A romantic breakaway

The Blades is a little hideaway right outside Pretoria, the

perfect place to escape and enjoy a romantic weekend.

This exceptional four-star hotel sits on the banks of the

Roodeplaat Dam, surrounded by bushveld, making you feel

as if you’re miles away from anyone or anything.

The rooms are exquisite and if you choose the romantic

turndown option you can expect delicious chocolates on

your pillow and a bottle of bubbly waiting for you next

to the bath. It’s the little things that make a difference

and breakfast served on your private balcony is certainly

something to look forward to in the morning.

MUST-DO: Book a picnic on the lawn. A riverside picnic

for two is the perfect way to end off a stay at The Blades

and you’ll want to book your next visit on the way out!

RATES: Depending on which room you select: executive

suites are R2 450 per night; luxury rooms R2 150 per

night, and family rooms are R3 100 per night.

BOOKINGS: Theblades.co.za

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