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Category: Adventure
Tambuti Lodge: The Answer to a Stress-Free Stay
Situated in the Black Rhino Reserve, Tambuti Lodge is a private game lodge that offers an exquisite escape next to the Pilanesburg Nature Reserve. Located within an 1800 hectare eco-tourism area, less than two hour’s drive from Johannesburg, the lodge is surrounded by a captivating combination of rolling hills and mountains, profound valleys and ravines, […]
Romance and Roses in Johannesburg
With Valentine’s Day coming up, right now is the best time to start planning your Valentine’s Day surprise, instead of leaving it to the last minute like most people do. If you’ll be in Johannesburg for Valentine’s Day, and are stuck for ideas, look through the following suggestions and romantic styles before picking one that […]
Waterside Getaways in the Western Cape
Roaming rivers, sparkling lagoons, and winding canals make the Western Cape an ideal destination for water-lovers. Whether you enjoy a peaceful canoe down the river, a light lunch on the water’s edge, or a refreshing dip in a glistening lagoon, the Western Cape won’t disappoint. Here are some great places to stay while you’re here: […]
Choose Your Romantic Style – what to do in Durban this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is named after the martyred St Valentine, but few realise that the roots of this universally acknowledged day of love come from an ancient fertility festival, known in Rome as the Eve of Lupercalia. Despite Pope Galesius banning the love lotteries in the 5th century, the spirit of this festival has been kept […]
5 Secret Spots in the Northern Cape
Many people avoid heading to the Northern Cape during holidays – it doesn’t have the glamorous appeal that Gauteng does, the lure of warm waters and wildlife that KwaZulu-Natal boasts, or the variety of entertainment that the Western Cape lauds. Despite the lack of pizazz, it has a charm that envelopes its visitors. From the […]
7 Irrefutable Reasons to Visit Pretoria
Whenever people plan trips to South Africa, they are usually first to browse Cape Town, Johannesburg, or Durban; what I like to call the “tourism triangle”. Often forgotten is Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa. Pretoria (also known as “Tshwane”), is host to a plethora of natural, cultural, and historical attractions that make it […]
Fishing Havens in South Africa
Fishing is, quite obviously, the activity of catching fish. However to those who have a passion for it, fishing can mean a lot more than merely a recreational activity. It is a social event, especially among men, who enjoy sitting around with friends, drinking a cold one, and teaching their young sons the tricks of […]
The Adventures of Geckoing
I first came across “Geckoing” while on honeymoon in Hazyview, a little town in the heart of the Mpumalanga Lowveld, near the Kruger National Park. My hubby and I are both quite adventurous and had specifically tightened the wedding budget so that we could splurge on some extra honeymoon activities, so our first stop in […]
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