On your way to Oudtshoorn or Prince Albert? You must do it. And if you do that, then Sprinkle Cage in Calitzdorp (yes...) the perfect stop. Back to basics is Sprinkle Kooi, and sometimes that is exactly what you are looking for. Such a place to finish reading a book. Take afternoon naps. Messing around a bit. Also perfect as a weekend destination if you have already seen a lot of the Western Cape and want to drive towards Prince Albert. Remember that name: Sprinkle Cage

Sediba Luxury Safari Lodge, between the green mountains of the Welgevonden game reserve, where you are surrounded by the African wildlife (more than 50 mammals, 300 bird species, to name a few) and more than 35.000 hectares of mountains, valleys and plains. Enough to write about, but sometimes few words say more than a thousand: magic, that's what it is. From swimming in the outdoor pool, looking at infinity of nature to dipping in the hot tub – everything is The Dream.

In addition to the fantastic surroundings that will make your pants drop (it doesn't matter, no one sees you), there is plenty to do! There are unique dinner locations, such as the Rock Boma, and you can dine by a campfire or have breakfast with one view in 'the bush'. Or hurry up with the rangers who know something about every stone and every tree. And of course you can book a safari. To then discuss the day in the awesome wooden bar of Sediba. Well, something for everyone. The enormous detached suites are surrounded by South African nature, overlooking a winding river, and all equipped with a wood-burning stove and comfortable lounge area. If you want something from someone else point of view want to see and are not yet relaxed enough, then book the spa & wellness.

Kids along? Good idea. They are more than welcome and will not believe their eyes, but know: a lion is not the same as a wagging puppy. There is also one nanny service (date night at home, uh, lodge).

If you have Yzerfontein on your itinerary (do it!), then leave the barn especially the accommodation where you rest your head. The Barn, the name says it all, is a farm house, designed for four people (there are two identical bedrooms, you can't argue about that). From the living room (with large wood stove and in the middle, next to the long table, a real pizza oven) you can see the sunsets on the west coast at their best. You can view hop here: from the alcove in the living room, through to the large terrace and the bedrooms.

Both bedrooms have an incredibly large window with a bench in it; one of those that you actually want to linger in all day (and night). No address for young people kids incidentatlly. That's a shame, but on the other hand it also offers good prospects for a friends trip, doesn't it?