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At last, even though the weather is yet to make it official in Cape Town, we can safely say spring is here! Hit the road winter and if you ask me, don’t you come back no more!

We are super excited about being able to get out more.

Our Special Sprinter Hire is still on (see our last post below); don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get a group of friends or clients to smell the fresh blossoms and soak in the warm sunshine for a very discounted rate.

For those looking for something to do in Southern Africa but not sure what, we are highly recommending a safari in the amazing Botswana wild. Check out one of our great tours….Experience the Okavango from the luxury and charm of the most exclusive camps in Africa. We guarantee that this tour will transport you in the heart of a wild and pristine Africa – in the style of pure game viewing adventure reminiscent of the times of the early African explorers but with modern luxuries and outstanding service that will delight you.

www.biwakwango.co.za/okavango/okavangohome.html

Check it out, satisfaction guaranteed!!!

Don’t you just love this time of the year? It’s not too cold and not too hot! Winter is checking out, enter Spring with it’s bright colours, sweet aromas and pretty blossoms. Cape Town is amazing this time of the year!

Biwakwango offers well priced local tours to the Southern Point of Africa, Cape Agulhas, where the Atlantic meets the Indian Ocean, wineland tours included en-route to Agulhas cellar tour, wine tasting and visits to Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.

There is so much to see and do whilst in Cape Town and even if you just want to relax and not really do any safaris, hikes or see the Table Mountain (really?), there are many attractions that are definitely well worth setting a bit of time aside for. The scenery is breathtaking so be sure to leave a few hours to drive up Chappies (Chapman’s Peak) during the day or Signal Hill to see Cape Town by night with all the bright lights.

We even have a 20% discount special with our 2007 14 seater Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for September and October because you and your friends deserve to be outdoors in and around Cape Town.

Rates include:

• Driver
• Petrol
• Passenger liability

Rates exclude:

• Toll road fees
• Entrance fees
• Drivers accommodation & meals

Add on after hours (before 8 am and after 6 pm): R200 per hour.

Dinner Transfers in Cape Town: R400

Cape Town Airport – Hotels: R500 or call us for per person rates

Yes it’s as good as it sounds!

CALL US NOW ON  021 791 3347 or drop us an e-mail at info@biwakwango.com

So hopefully most of us know why we had a long weekend, because I spoke to a few people who were like “Who cares, as long as I don’t have to go to work!”

But here is a bit of some history on 9 August Woman’s Day Commemoration;

On 9 August 1956, 20 000 women staged a march on the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against the proposed amendments to the Urban Areas Act (commonly known as the pass laws) of 1950. They left bundles of petitions containing more than 100 000 signatures at prime minister J.G. Strijdom’s office doors. Outside they stood silently for 30 minutes, many with their children on their backs. Those who were working for Whites as nannies were carrying their white charges with them. The women sang a protest song that was composed in honour of the occasion: Wathint’Abafazi Wathint’imbokodo! (Now you have touched the women, you have struck a rock.). In the 54 years since, the phrase (or its latest incarnation: “you strike a woman, you strike a rock“) has come to represent women’s courage and strength in South Africa.

WOMAN.

She is a sister, a friend, a daughter, a mother, a nurse, a cook, a wife, a wonder!

A lot of things have changed in South Africa since 1956 but there is still a long way to go. Domestic violence, rape, child trafficking, gender in-equality in work places and homes and general abuse.

Be pro-active this month and make a decision to effect a change in your community and town or city. Take those clothes and shoes you no longer wear to a home. Spend a day with orphaned little girls, buy them ribbons and ice cream. Hug someone you don’t normally talk to. Speak gently.  Make some girl or woman feel special and remind them of their value – priceless.

Indeed without women the world would not be so pretty, houses would not be homes. God saw that it was not good for man to be alone!

If you have a wife, girlfriend, sister, daughter, mother or aunt (that could all be one person by the way ) then this is the month to reflect on the value she adds and give back to her. No restrictions on spa treatments, back massages, theatre tickets, dinners, etc either.

But above all to every woman out there, know your worth.

To all the wonderful, strong, beautiful, courageous women out there, we salute you!

From

Biwak Team

Our September Special that’s what hot! With winter’s back on us and warmer days promised ahead, there is no better time to make last minute plans to visit the Rainbow Nation.

The world cup is proof positive that if you have not been to South Africa,where have you been?

The price is too good to be true, but its true…maybe the after effects of the world cup delirium or we just want an excuse to be out and about in summer..whichever way take advantage of this amazing offer…we promise to amaze you!

See you soon in September!

There is a small still silence, now that the world cup is over. No more vuvuzelas love them or hate them, no more party euphoria. Flags have come down. The fans have gone home, either in disappointment or in Spain’s case, jubilation. Quiet contemplation and back to business as usual for all. No more understanding bosses on why you are 30mins late, still wearing yesterday’s outfit only with a new crinkle style to it or hung-over at work. No more excuses for men to get home late. Ladies will have to find new ways of getting the credit card handed over with little or no questions. Suddenly everyone realizes how cold it really is and will not under any circumstances contemplate going out after 6pm.

But it is a satisfied silence. We did well.

Lets not stop here, this is just the beginning.

The tourism industry has had its eyes opened in South Africa. Whilst we held our own before, we have suddenly realized there is a whole big world out there waiting to know about our beautiful country.

So now, the onus is on every South African, whether in tourism or not to take more interest in their country and be a real Ambassador for their nation. We have learnt the national anthem…and we must take care to know ALL if it, not just the part in our mother tongue. We now know the correct colours if the flag. Even if we cannot travel to every place, let’s take out those maps and learn more about the different places, cultures, traditions and history. I was not only pleased but also learned a few things when I was in a taxi a few days ago and a Xhosa South African gentleman was explaining to some foreign nationals about the traditions and meaning of circumcision. Let’s strive to be knowledgeable ambassadors; the world is on its way here. For those who have extra cash and thinking of taking a trip, instead of traveling to Zanzibar or the Caribbeans, treat yourself to the many hidden treasures in your very backyard. Now that’s AYOBA!