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Author: Adriëtte le Roux

Secluded Bushveld Stays for Couples

To make your romantic Bushveld escape a reality, TravelGround has compiled a list of secluded bush stays, perfect for a couple, that will have you dreaming of your future stay in just a few scrolls.

Affordable, Romantic Weekend Escapes

It is well known that one of the best ways to keep your romance alive is through quality time. If you have tried the date night strategy, why not up your game with a romantic weekend away? With this list of weekend escapes for couples, you have no excuse! TravelGround has hand-picked stays across the […]

Johannesburg to Cape Town: Have Some Fun Along the N1

The N1 between Johannesburg and Cape Town is by far the fastest way to get from the Golden City to the Mother City if you’re travelling by car. Have a look at TravelGround’s recommendations for stops along the N1 that could just make the trip that much more of a jol.

Have You Visited These South African World Heritage Sites?

Do you know what South Africa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites are? Have you visited them? Read along to learn more about these marvels and where to stay when visiting them.

10 Charming Country Hotels

There is something disarming about a country hotel. Steeped in the history and character of the town or region they are situated in, these rich, often quirky refuges pack a cultural punch and are a trip in their own right. TravelGround has compiled a list of ten such charming countryside stays where you can dine […]

A River and its Stories: Kayaking on the Umtata

The morning mist starts to recede as we head to the car park to meet our lift. Just minutes earlier a proper bacon, eggs and toast breakfast, accompanied by strong coffee, was duly enjoyed in the Ocean View Hotel’s dining room. While stirring a dollop of sugar into the warm, aromatic whirlpool, I’d wondered whether […]

10 SANParks Finds to Feast Your Eyes on

With the much welcomed announcement that SANParks is opening its gates to the public once again, TravelGround is proud to share these ten beauties — just a small selection of the SANParks stays you can choose from! SANParks Augrabies Rest Camp Augrabies, Northern Cape When the summer flood season arrives, visitors flock to this arid […]

The Unique Creatures of the Garden Route

The early earth advocate, John Muir, is known to have said, “When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” Nowhere is this more apparent than on our most beloved Garden Route. Here are some of its unique inhabitants.