South Africa

Mount Nelson Hotel :: Cape Town, South Africa

November 27, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Orient-Express offers the greatest and most luxurious of African hotels and journeys! The sheer amount of options and combinations are mind staggering! Today, however we will discuss just one of the many fine vacation opportunities that await you at Orient Express. The Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa is as fine a hotel as any continent can boast. What other place can boast of wild jungle and exotic animals wandering free range in their native habitats in such grand numbers!

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Table Mountain National Park :: Cape Town, South Africa

November 24, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Standing more than 3,500 feet above the beautiful city of Cape Town, Table Mountain National Park gives its visitors a magnificently spectacular view of mountains, the city, the ocean and vast unspoiled wilderness. The mountain is a popular tourist attraction and is even featured in the flag of Cape Town and other local insignias. The prominent flat-topped summit of the Table Mountain is a quick five minute ride in one of the cable cars, or for those who want to explore more of the amazing natural beauty it can also be reached on a two to three hour hike. If you do decide to take the hike make sure you check out Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, the starting point of many of the less difficult routes, which offers a rich display of South Africa’s indigenous plants.

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Gold Reef City :: Johannesburg, South Africa

November 20, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Located on an old gold mine in Johannesburg, Gold Reef City is home to the largest amusement park in the area providing roller coasters, water rides, entertainment and more to gleeful visitors. Themed around the gold rush, park staff are decked out in 1880s costumes and the buildings of the park fit the same time period. The park even has a museum where visitors can see a gold-containing ore vein or see how real gold is poured into barrels. Did I mention there is also a Casino with slots, roulette, blackjack and more? With hotels and restaurants all over the city, once you’ve had enough for the day you don’t have to go very far to enjoy a bite to eat and grab some Z’s until the next days fun and excitement.

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