25 January 2010

Stab proof vests for doom mongers only.

Submitted by: Tracy Williams
{pp}When Shelley Kerrigan heard the BBC report last week about visitors to South Africa being offered stab proof vests, she had a good chuckle. “This has to be a joke?”

The owner of the popular guesthouse outside Johannesburg (the supposedly crime hot spot of Africa) has never had any of her guests feeling threatened or fearful for their lives. “South Africa is an incredible destination and our guests always leave a little sad as they can’t help but fall in love with this amazing country.”
“The only thing you need protective clothing for is negative attitudes and doom mongers. South Africa is a land of magic – we warmly welcome everyone to come and experience it for themselves. Take my advice, leave those nasty vests at home and come armed rather with open hearts and minds. I highly recommend that you save your baggage allowance for all the excellent South African products that you can take home with you.

”If you’re looking for perfect serenity, Shelly’s guesthouse, Nice By Nature, is situated conveniently between Lanseria Airport, the hustle and bustle of Sandton and the ‘Cradle of Humankind’. This charming home-from-home is set in 42 acres of bush with a landscaped garden abundant with plants, bird life and animals giving it a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

Ten best things to do in Muldersdrift that don’t require a stab proof vest.

  1. Laze next to the pool at Nice By Nature and enjoy the sounds of nature, pure relaxation and work on going home with a real African tan.
  2. Mingle with royality - visit the Lion Park.
  3. Discover the very beginnings of man by visiting Maropeng and the Sterkfontein caves in ‘Cradle of Humankind’.
  4. Spend the morning picking organic strawberries followed by lunch at the cheese factory at The Strawberry Farm – season dependant.
  5. Shop for African arts and crafts at a rural African market.
  6. Enjoy a star gazing dinner at The Observatory which is a dinner venue that has two of its own telescopes and a retractable domed roof – just a short drive away – weather dependant.
  7. Shower by moon light – most of the rooms at Nice By Nature have outside showers and come highly recommended by our guests.
  8. Float away on a breeze – a balloon safari followed by a champagne breakfast is the best way to start your day.
  9. Play lots of golf at some of the best courses in the country.
  10. Spoil yourself to an extreme pamper at one of the excellent local day spas in the area. A day in nature can feel like a holiday.

Contact information:
Tracy Williams
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