EXPLORE TOUR SIX

bananacountry

RAMSGATE

628 BANANA FARM TOURS

The banana industry is the largest fruit industry in the world. The area between Port Shepstone and Port Edward accounts for the bulk of banana production in KZN. BANANAS A-PEEL TO RUNNERS 800 KILOGRAMS OF BANANAS WERE CONSUMED AT THIS YEAR’S COMRADES MARATHON!

Visit the biggest banana pack shed in KZN, where the “A-Z” of bananas is covered in an informative tour.Besides bananas, a fascinating insight into the region’s historical, social and economic background is shared with visitors. Tuesday and Thursday 11h00 By Appointment Only Call: 039 316 6204 S30°54’24” E30°19’05’’ Old Main Road, Southbroom Email: info@crocodilecrazy.co.za

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632 LA CAPANNINA

633 FLAVOURS

Locals and visitors soaking up the ambience with good Italian food! Our favourites include roasted lambshank, oven-roasted chicken and our medley of seafood casserole fettuccini Marinara. Specials include oxtail and tripe. Our pizzas and pastas are renowned. Selection of estate wines are available. Open: Tuesday - Saturday Lunch & Dinner Open: Sunday & Monday during Holidays

Call: 039 317 1078 Visit: www.diningout.co.za Facebook: La Capannina Ristorante Italiano GPS: S30°52’49” E30°21’63”

www.crocodilecrazy.co.za

635 BUTTERFLY VALLEY

Indigenous butterfly farm, breeding centre, flight dome, craft shop and tea garden.

Double award-winning restaurant with classic dishes from around the world, incorporating fresh local and organic produce.

Open Monday -Saturday 9am - 4pm and Sunday 12pm - 4pm. Closed Mondays out of season.

Call: 039 314 4370 GPS S30°54'107" E30°20'342" The Bistro Village, 2450 Marine Drive, Ramsgate

Call: 073 422 5357 Email: butterflyvalley@ymail.com GPS: S30°53’15” E30°20’24” Visit: 46 Fascadale Rd

CURIOUS CREATURES NOW OPEN!

636 AFRICAN DREAMS

ramsgate

whaleview deck

Nestled under the majestic old milkwood trees and overlooking the panoramic view of Ramsgate Blue Flag Beach is Ramsgate’s Whale Deck. Ramsgate Conservancy is the custodian of the Whale Deck Project. They have carefully rehabilitated the naturally vegetated sand dune and built a stunning wooden viewing deck, making the area a user-friendly family venue for both locals and tourists. The Whale Deck is accessed from the R620, opposite the Lobster Pot or from the parking area on the South side of Ramsgate Blue Flag Beach.

Live the African Dream

Widest range of raw and tumbled stones and crystals on the South Coast. Healing stones, designer crystal jewellery, unique gifts and so much more than mere shopping. Discover your inner self! Call: 039 312 0531 GPS: S30°53''26.3 E30°20'50.6"

www.southernexplorer.co.za > Southern Explorer Edition 11 Winter 2012

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