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Category: Accommodation
Glamping Getaways: 23 Tented Camps in SA
Camping. Star gazing. Open campfires. Roasted marshmallows. What if you could enjoy all of the benefits of camping without sacrificing on luxury? These glamping getaways don’t require lugging a heavy tent and the kitchen sink with you – and you can slither into a comfortable bed at night! LIMPOPO 1. Motsomi Lodge & […]
4 Off the grid stays in South Africa
With Eskom scheduled power cuts planned across South Africa for the next couple of years, you’ll likely be left fumbling in the dark at some point during your future holidays, trying to find that one candle that was thoughtfully provided. Instead of being caught out and suffering power cut woes, head to the following off […]
The Ultimate Guide to Water Sports in Langebaan
The coastal town of Langebaan is known as the “Jewel of the West Coast”, and as its set on both a natural, salt water lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean, its an unbeatable choice for water sport enthusiasts. On the edge of the West Coast National Park, just an hour and half from Cape Town, Langebaan […]
You can’t stay one night only at the One&Only
It’s like walking into an alternate universe. Reality fizzles out behind you. The noise of the traffic softens, the pace of life slows. The resort is so peaceful and detached; it’s hard to believe you’re in the middle of the V&A Waterfront. Overlooking aquamarine canals with a purple-grey Table Mountain backdrop, the gulls add a […]
Your 10 Most Loved Valentine’s Getaways
We’ve rounded up South Africa’s favourite Valentine’s Day destinations based on YOUR bookings from last year! Now you can make this Valentine’s Day the most memorable by spoiling your loved one with a weekend away. It’s a great way to spend quality time together without being distracted by daily routines, dirty dishes, and pesky emails. It’s […]
Sabi Sands: An Extraordinary Off-Road Safari
Sabi Sand Game Reserve is an unfenced 65,000 hectare reserve bordering the Kruger National Park that offers the rare opportunity to track animals off-road. Heralded as the most famous private game reserve in South Africa, Sabi Sands offers extraordinarily close wildlife encounters, particularly of the elusive leopard. While people are not allowed to cross the […]
5 Fairytale Inspired Stays
From magical forests and singing princesses to talking wildlife and sumptuous palaces, Disney has given us a peek into the world of animated royalty. Rekindle a sense of magic and mystery, and spend your nights wishing on a star at these picture-perfect storybook stays! Vuna Valley – Rapunzel The forest, river and castle […]
Attention 4×4 Enthusiasts: Drive the Sani Pass Before it’s Tarred!
The beloved Sani Pass as we know it will soon be a thing of the past. The tarring of this notorious gravel road that links KwaZulu-Natal and the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho has been approved by Environmental Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa, and will begin in early 2015. This gruelling 4×4 route, 32km North West of […]
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