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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, Western Cape, South Africa

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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is the hidden gem of the Little Karoo. A short two and a half hours drive form Cape Town, between Montagu and Barrydale, and yes, you can definitely taste wine en-route in the Robertson Wine Valley.

Franschhoek – such pleasure in one stay

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The Franschhoek area is renowned for its food, wine and places to stay and this past weekend I got to stay, eat, drink and spoil myself in this hidden gem.

The Dracycott Hotel

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The Saxon Boutique Hotel

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Voted the World’s Leading Boutique Hotel for the last six consecutive years, The Saxon is undeniably one of those 100 places and things you have to do and see before you die.

Crayfishing in Kommetjie

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Between November and April there is great excitement in the Kommetjie area just off Long Beach as the crayfish season has arrived with a vengence. This favourite pasttime for many people is a very important livelihood for some.

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Welcome to 'Have The Last Word'. This is a blog with one purpose: To uncover the hidden gems tucked away in the Western Cape of South Africa.

A very special wine tasting

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Wine maker Lorna Hughes and hubby, renowned wine connoisseur Dave Hughes, treated the team and friends of The Last Word boutique hotel group to a very special wine tasting on Tuesday evening.Wine maker Lorna Hughes and hubby, renowned wine connoisseur Dave Hughes, treated the team and friends of The Last Word boutique hotel group to a very special wine tasting on Tuesday evening.