Belfast South Africa

HIGHLANDS MEANDER FOR THAT GET AWAY FROM IT ALL FEELING

“Rural RockAways “live on the edge”

Book at …Emakhazeni Tourism, Belfast. Contact Silivia at silviamahlangu@yahoo.com or Cell: +27 (0)76 809 2952

Booking essential, transport from Belfast to venues gratis by hosts or using dedicated taxi @ maximum of R80 p/p return for furthest journey.

Base Jumping

Don’t scream as you plummet past the bald ibis nests into the dark waters below.

Costs: R50, includes indemnity form, transport, entry fee, guide and softdrink.

Where: Vermont, Dullstroom

Rockster’s comment: “Two words: No. Way.”

Rocker’s comment: “aaaaaAAaaaaaaaaaah!”

Archeological Hikes

Discover SA’s most mysterious ruins on a short hike.

Costs: R50, includes transport from Belfast, entry fee, guide and softdrink.

Where: Blaauwboschkraal

Site: www.makomati.com

Rockster’s comment: “The history of this place is mind-boggling!”

Rocker’s comment: “A good place for the next Lara Croft movie.”

Belfast’s Elucidating Pub Tour

Hail a donkey cart for a whiskey-tasting at the Irish shebeen and brandy-tasting at the authentic Boer War bar.

Cost: R75, includes cart and vouchers for six single shots.

Where: Belfast

Rockster’s comment: “When that donkey starts to talk sense, its time to stop.”

Rocker’s comment: “Still the cheapest drinks in town.”

Fly Fishing Lessons

Learn to land a dry fly like its alive, or how to clean and fillet a fish.

Cost: R80 and a R50 deposit for rod, flies and one trout.

Where: Belfast

Rockster’s comment: “It’s all in the wrist, which means all girls are naturals.”

Rocker’s comment: “Real men don’t cry when their ear hooks a fly.”

Scenic Hikes

Get high on nature, with views that tumble down all the way to the lowveld.

Costs ? transport excluded

Where: Elandskloof

Site: www.landskloof.co.za

Rockster’s comment: “Views like this relaxes your soul.”

Rocker’s comment: “Nice ground orchids, ja, but why walk if you can ride a quad?”

Boer War Paintball

Pick your side and fight for two hours at a real Boer War battle site.

Costs: R120p/p, Max 12 combatants, includes transport, protective gear, gun and 40 paintballs.

Where: Belfast/Machadodorp

Rockster’s comment: “Boys will be boys.”

Horse Rides

Experience why Arabian buyers pay top dollar for Highveld horses.

Cost: R150 for 2 hours, includes riding gear. Excludes transport.

Where: Owl and Oak Trading Post, Dullstroom

Rockster’s comment: “Nothing beats a good ride on a clear morning.”

Rocker’s comment: “If you’re not riding fit, stick to the kiddies ponies!”

Blade Smithing

Discover why there are only six Master Blade Smiths in the world.

Cost: R200 p/p, includes one hour forging demo.

Where: Belfast

Site: www.heavinforge.co.za

Rockster’s comment: “Damascus steel cutlery is a must have.”

Rocker’s comment: “When I’m big, I want that bowie.”

Rock Climbing

SA’s favourite climbing spot, more than 600 routes, from beginner to spider.

Costs R300 p/p, for group of 4 or more, includes instructor and all gear. Ex transport.

Where: Waterval-Boven

Site: www.rocrope.co.za

Rockster’s comment: “It sounded pricey, but the experience was priceless.”

Rocker’s comment: This is total, primal fun.