A Magic That is Truly South African

Faeries, gnomes and ghost ships aren’t really things that would you associate with South Africa and its turbulent history but just go and explore little nooks and crannies and you will find a diverse spectacle of magic and wonder.

Places like Sulina Faerie santuary, Eco-shrine in Hogsback, Mother Hubbard’s shoe, the goblin cove restaurant, Hobbit house and much more come alive for you and it often feels like you’re dwelling in lands that come straight out of fairy books.

Come and stroll through the beautiful gardens of Minky and Ian Sulin at Swellendam and acquaint yourself with the wondrous magical creatures that abide there. Here at Sulina Faerie sanctuary you will be able to meet faeries, unicorns and many more. Ian and Minky are potters who display there works country wide and the most magical thing about there organization is that all proceeds got to charities around South Africa.

Ever wanted to come and eat with the Sharks then come and join the team at the Cargo hold restaurant which is set in the lower desk of the Phantom ship at UShaka world in the Durban waterfront in Kwazulu Natal. The Restaurant serves culinary delights from around the world and sources the freshest produce from in and around South Africa. It has many viewing windows of the shark infested waters and guests can enjoy a unique dinning experience in this unique set up.

Ever wonderoud what a goblin looked like? Come and dine at the Magaliesberg at the Goblin’s cove restaurant. A unique dinning experience which is the brainchild of artist Charles Gotthard, the Goblin’s cove Restaurant and for those who want to stay over come and sleep in your very own beautifully revamped train Cabin.

Want to live like a hobbit then come and visit the beautiful hobbit houses in Stanford at Crystal Kloof Farm. Each house sleeps 4 and is very comfy and cozy without the modern trappings such as electricity.

Mother Hubbard’s shoe is a work of art which has the immensity of religious ecstasy set all around it. The creation of Ron Van Zyl who claims that 15years ago God asked him to use his talent for the betterment of man which has done in his beautiful carvings and creations of different verses in the bible. Many of his carvings which he made out of the stone in the surrounding area or carved into the hills themselves depict important verses in the bible and many also has his unique interpretation of them. Such as a statue of Esther which has the face of Michelle Pfeiffer and the breasts of Dolly Parton.

The Horse Labyrinth at Celtis Lodge in the Magaliesberg is a brainstorm of the supernatural kind. Apparently as you enter the labyrinth riding your choice of horse you start to contemplate life’s questions and by the time you exit the labyrinth you will have all the answers to these questions.

So if you are the sort that enjoy the supernatural and usual or are merely curious then come and enjoy all the magic that South Africa has to offer.