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Hammam Bab Doukkala
For the authentic experience at a bargain price, head to your local neighbourhood hammam – you’ll find one near most major mosques, since hammams traditionally share a water source with ablutions fountains. Here entry costs less than Dh10, massage costs from Dh50 to Dh100 and gommage (scrub) Dh15 to Dh20. One of the more impressive historic hammam is the 17th-century Hammam Bab Doukkala. Bring your community hammam kit: towel, flip-flops, plastic mat and a change of knickers (you’ll be expected to wear yours).
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Les Secrets de Marrakesh
Marrakesh offers upscale spa experiences with Moroccan trappings. One of the best-value treatment is the hammam/ gommage treatment for Dh160 in the sleek graphite-tadelakt hammam inside an art-deco villa at Les Secrets de Marrakesh. Treatments should be booked at least two weeks in advance.
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Sultana Spa
At the opulent Sultana Spa, you can book hammam treatments in the subterranean all-marble spa (basic hammam Dh200, cinnamon gommage Dh350) and four-hand amber-oil massages on the roof terrace overlooking the Saadian Tombs (starting from Dh750).
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Graaff’s Pool
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Milton’s Pool
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Durban Tourism
Runs interesting three-hour walking tours of the oriental and historical regions of the city (minimum two people; adult/child R100/75), as well as township tours. It can also provide a list of tour guides and operators.
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KZN Southern Birding Route
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Natal Sharks Board
A fascinating trip is to accompany Natal Sharks Board personnel in their boat when they tag and release trapped sharks and other fish from the shark nets that protect Durban’s beachfront.
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Ocean Safaris
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Skydive KZN
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Mont Rochelle Equestrian Centre
Mont Rochelle Equestrian Centre offers outrides or a three-hour ride with wine tasting (R300).
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Daya Travels
English-speaking Dutch-Moroccan owners organise desert excursions, rent mountain bikes and provide free bike-trail maps.
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Saïd Mountain Bike
Saïd Mountain Bike keeps a fleet of 43 mountain bikes in top condition, and offers mountain biking–, mule- and dromedary-excursions into the mountains and desert.
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Hartenberg Estate
Thanks to a favourable microclimate, the Hartenberg Estate also produces a top cabernet and shiraz. Lunch is available at the estate from noon to 2pm leave from the stand on Bird St (bookings essential).
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Villiera
We do, however, recommend a visit to Villiera, which produces several excellent Méthode Cap Classique wines, which include a brut naturel made from naturally fermented chardonnay with no added sulphur. It also works with M’hudi wines, a black-owned neighbouring wine farm, producing a sauvignon blanc, pinotage and merlot.
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Atlantis Diving
A recommended dive centre for its professional and friendly service is Atlantis Diving further south along the main road from Trou aux Biches Hotel.
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Bleu Marine Réunion
A reputable dive operator.
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Blue Marlin
St-Gilles is a good base for fans of Ernest Hemingway. The waters off the west coast are a pelagic playpen for schools of marlins, swordfish, sharks and tuna. Fishing trips can be organised (six people) for half day/full day.
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Blue Safari Submarine
If you fancy diving but don't want to get wet, Blue Safari Submarine takes you down among the coral and fishes to a depth of 35m. The ride lasts roughly two hours, of which 40 minutes are spent underwater, with departures every hour according to demand. Reservations are recommended at least a day in advance.
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Boat House
Snorkelling equipment (Rs 150 per day) can be rented at the boat house on Trou aux Biches' public beach. It also rents out pedalos and kayaks (Rs 400 per hour), and offers a variety of other activities, including glass-bottomed boat tours (Rs 500 per hour per person), waterskiing (Rs 550 per 12 minutes) and parasailing (Rs 1000 per 10 minutes).
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Bouisset Fabrice
Bouisset Fabrice is one of the many canyoning operators in the area. Of the stellar spots for canyoning in Réunion, the Cilaos area tops the list, with three major canyons that draw action-seekers like bees to a honey pot: Canyon de Gobert, Fleurs Jaunes and Bras Rouge. All are very atmospheric; you can expect various jumps, leaps in to natural pools and jaw-dropping rappelling. Access to the canyons involves a preliminary 15-minute hike. The time spent in the canyon is about three hours.
All canyoning outings are led by a qualified instructor. The most suitable canyons for beginners and families are Canyon de Gobert and Mini Fleurs Jaunes (which is a section of Fleurs…
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Canyon Ric a Ric
Canyon Ric a Ric is one of the major canyoning operators in the area. Of the stellar spots for canyoning in Réunion, the Cilaos area tops the list, with three major canyons that draw action-seekers like bees to a honey pot: Canyon de Gobert, Fleurs Jaunes and Bras Rouge. All are very atmospheric; you can expect various jumps, leaps in to natural pools and jaw-dropping rappelling. Access to the canyons involves a preliminary 15-minute hike. The time spent in the canyon is about three hours.
The most suitable canyons for beginners and families are Canyon de Gobert and Mini Fleurs Jaunes (which is a section of Fleurs Jaunes). Plan on around €45 to around €70 per person. All…
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Cilaos Aventure
Cilaos Aventure can organise canyoning tours in the area. Of the stellar spots for canyoning in Réunion, the Cilaos area tops the list, with three major canyons that draw action-seekers like bees to a honey pot: Canyon de Gobert, Fleurs Jaunes and Bras Rouge. All are very atmospheric; you can expect various jumps, leaps in to natural pools and jaw-dropping rappelling. Access to the canyons involves a preliminary 15-minute hike. The time spent in the canyon is about three hours.
The most suitable canyons for beginners and families are Canyon de Gobert and Mini Fleurs Jaunes (which is a section of Fleurs Jaunes). Plan on around €45 to around €70 per person. All canyoning…
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Corail Plongée
A reputable dive operator.
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Corsaire Club
Deep-sea anglers should head for the Corsaire Club beside Le Pescatore restaurant in Mont Choisy. A half-day's boat charter costs around Rs 15,000.
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