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7 Superb reasons to visit Simon’s Town
At first, he was just a nuisance to sailors, but he would soon become one of the most famous dogs in the world ─ this Great Dane hopped on trains, guided his drunken sailor friends back to their base and even got married! Although he never went to sea, Just Nuisance was enlisted into the […]
Go wild in 2017 and tick these Big 5 stays off your list!
2016 has come and gone … so now it’s time to get wild in 2017! We’ve gathered a couple of places that share the names of our beautiful Big 5. You won’t necessarily encounter these amazing animals there, but you can channel their spirit during a stay at these namesake destinations. Get clicking and tick them all […]
10 Tidal Pools for Serious Summer Fun!
The sizzling summer is here, the masses are migrating to the coast, the waves are rolling in, but you’re no surfer ─ there might even be a fear-inducing fin on the horizon … Not to worry, TravelGround to the rescue! We compiled a list of 10 family-friendly tidal pools along South Africa’s vast coastline that […]
Cape Town: SA’s Chocolatier Capital
It isn’t just a coincidence that both chocolate and Cape Town begin with the letter ‘C’. This beloved city should definitely tickle your taste buds as you could, in fact, call it the Chocolate Capital of South Africa. That’s why TravelGround decided to round up 4 of the top chocolatiers in Cape Town where you can not only buy […]
Affordable glamping getaways across SA!
Glamping is an exciting new trend that combines the luxuries of staying in a hotel while being close to Mother Nature without having to pitch a tent yourself. If this sounds like your type of getaway, look no further. TravelGround’s glamping stays offer the absolute best of both worlds ─ comfort and affordability! AfriCamps Forest […]
A Street View of Joburg
Experience Johannesburg from a different point of view by taking an inner city walking tour with Past Experiences to get a new and unique glimpse into the heart and soul of this weird and wonderful city. With Past Experiences you can choose to take a public art tour or find out where Johannesburg got its […]
Your Guide to Cape Town’s Noon Gun
If you’re hiking along one of Table Mountain’s routes around noon, don’t be surprised if your ears are confronted with a loud bang. Fear not, as you have just been introduced to Cape Town’s oldest tradition: Every day at 12:00, a cannon is fired on the slopes of Signal Hill, just as it has been […]
Still Bay: glorious gin and seaside splendour
Still Bay has been a favourite holiday destination for decades, thanks to its fantastic location, mild climate, and pristine beaches. Also known as the Bay of Sleeping Beauty, Still Bay is surrounded by three nature reserves and the Blombos cave that harbours evidence of a human settlement dating back to the Middle Stone Age – […]
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