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Faeries, gnomes and ghost ships aren’t generally 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 sanctuary, Eco-shrine in Hogsback, Mother Hubbard’s shoe, the goblin cove restaurant, Hobbit houses and much more come alive for you and it often feels like you’re dwelling in lands that come straight out of a fairy tale.
Stroll through the beautiful gardens of Minky and Ian Sulin in Swellendam and acquaint yourself with the wondrous magical creatures that abide there. At Sullina Faerie sanctuary you will be able to meet faeries, unicorns and many more! Ian and Minky are potters who display their works country-wide and, the most magical thing about their organization is that all proceeds go to charities around South Africa. Magic!
Ever wanted to come and eat with the Sharks? Then try 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. This 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 dining experience in this unique set up.
Ever wondered what a goblin looks like? Come and dine at the Magaliesberg at the Goblin’s cove restaurant. A unique dining experience, 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 15 years ago God asked him to use his talent for the betterment of man - which he 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 have his unique interpretation of them, such as a statue of Esther which has the face of Michelle Pfeiffer and the breasts of Dolly Parton. (Sounds like an angel to me)
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.
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