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Stay

Signature Lux Hotel, By Onomo Foreshore is situated on a busy business square in Cape Town and close to a string of other hotels vying for travellers attention. Yet, it stands out with its eccentric, proudly African design, quirky rooms and dining experiences. The 11-floor hotel has 157 bedrooms, a restaurant and bar and 24hour reception and security. The rooms are small, but Onomo does a good job of maximising the space. The rooms come standard with a queen bed, Smart TV with Chromecast, a compact desk, a toilet and a spacious shower. Visit www. signatureluxhotels.com/foreshore/

Dine

Legacy Yard at the Umhlanga Arch has become an overnight Durban sensation. The food vendors, there’s eight of them, cater for all types of eaters, whether you are into sushi, Indian street food, a burger or a chicken dish. There’s also dessert offerings like gelato and cakes. Eateries include Bachao, Butterscotch, Home Base, Mama Wanda, Momenti, The Baron, Super Smokehouse, The Rotisserie and Wasabi. If you enjoy music, Legacy Yard hosts live performances every weekend. For those who want to enjoy a sundowner with a view, head to the Back Yard rooftop bar. Call 031 943 1908.

Adventure

Untouched Adventures offers a two-anda-half-hour kayak and lilo adventure up the Storms River Gorge in the Tsitsikamma National Park. The tour lets travellers explore the Storms River Gorge, from the bottomless pools, deep caves and ancient indigenous forests. Rates start from R695pp.

Discover

Airlink has announced its new Cape Town and Walvis Bay route that launches on March 2, 2021. This marks Airlink’s third route between South Africa and Namibia. The other routes link Cape Town to Windhoek, and Johannesburg to Windhoek and Walvis Bay. Airlink chief executive Rodger Foster said the new service was ideal for business and leisure travellers. Airlink will operate weekday flights between Cape Town and Walvis Bay on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

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