You remember Max our puppy? It took nearly 2 years after Alfie my 14 year old Golden Retriever died, for me to think of a new dog, but Max popped into my life unexpectedly after his owner had a severe allergic reaction to him. Rob’s niece phoned and asked “was interested in taking him? ” … Read more
There are many excellent hospitals within 10 km from Amanzi Guest House with superb doctors and surgeons at these hospitals. Due to the weakness of the South African Rand, Medical care and procedures are less expensive than the UK and USA and certainly most of Africa. Over the years many overseas guests have all claimed … Read more
It’s the long weekend, and on a spur of the moment decision Rob and I decide to check out Gerakaris Family Winery down the road (its the white washed converted farm building in the grounds of Colourful Splendour Garden Nursery, next to Delta Cafe – about a kilometer from Amanzi. I have seen the Winery … Read more
Rob and I have been meaning to do one of the organized walks in The Wilds for months, and finally, today was it. The Wilds is often referred to as Joburg’s “forgotten park”, and because of its proximity to Hillbrow, has been avoided for many years as being too dangerous to walk in. A few … Read more
Tofo, a Mozambique village of warm sea, white sands, coconuts, periperi cashews and fresh fish, also smiling relaxed people. Tofo is known for it curved beach, and is protected by the Ponta da Barra peninsula. Would you say no to an invitation to spend a week in a cottage on the beach? My storyteller friend … Read more
Want a day out of the busyness of Jozi? The Water Sisulu National Botanical Garden is perfect to picnic, walk or relax in – its an easy 25 minutes drive from Amanzi. I haven’t been to the gardens for some time, so Rob and I decided to go for a walk in the park today. … Read more
Many of the guests at Amanzi eat out at least once a week, and want good food close by. Here are some of my favourite restaurants which are less than or around a kilometre away from Amanzi Guest House. You are spoilt for choice, whether you want a quick tasty meal, or fine dining, you … Read more
Travelstart website is a great starting place to compare prices, times and airline carriers. When Rob and I are trying to find cheap domestic flights this is where we look first. The main local carriers are SAA, Mango, Kulula, British airways, and Flysafair. Kulula.com and Mango offer cut-price flights on the more popular routes between Johannesburg … Read more
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