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Fun farm stays in the Western Cape
One of the most South African things you can do is spend a holiday on the farm. Whether you’re a farm kid through and through or have no idea where to start your search for fun farm stays in the Western Cape, LekkeSlaap makes it easy as pie for everyone to find accommodation. Choose a […]
Farm Getaways around Gauteng
Whether you’re looking to spend some quality time together as a family with the kids, a couple in need of a tranquil escape from the city, or a group of friends wanting to get away from the city life for the weekend, a farm getaway could be just what you need! Just imagine waking up […]
Remote Hideaways on the West Coast
Who doesn’t want a beach house you can escape to when you need a little bit of a breather? Especially during this time, I wish my home was far from everything and everyone with the waves crashing on the beach just a few meters from my front door ─ somewhere I can walk long distances […]
Go game viewing along the Garden Route
What do you get when you combine fynbos-covered mountain slopes, fairy-tale forests and lukewarm lagoons with our country’s mighty Big Five? A game-viewing experience along the Garden Route, of course! Although the Kruger is arguably the ultimate wildlife destination, it’s often a stretch too far for those living in the coastal parts of South Africa, […]
All Roads Lead to the Karoo: An Alternative Route to Sutherland
Living in a city that never seems to sleep, we tend to take the route of least resistance to our destinations, ignoring everything in our wake. But due to unforeseen circumstances on a sultry Friday morning near De Doorns, Schalk and I had to amend our perfectly-planned trip to avoid the N1 ─ something that’s […]
Campfires, Dad Jokes and Awkward Laughters ─ Dinokeng Nature Reserve in the Spotlight
It’s almost time to light the fires, get out the guitars, sing Billy Joel campfire songs and listen to the crickets after a bad joke’s punchline, i.e. dad jokes. Being a Joburg local, I know people in Gauteng like to slow down, escape to the wild, and enjoy the company of loved ones in nature. […]
Finding the Farmer’s Way at Highgate Ostrich Show Farm
Born and bred among the leafy green vineyards of the West Coast, the Karoo is not a region I frequented much growing up. I have only visited Oudtshoorn on a few occasions for its yearly cultural event, the KKNK, but have always yearned to see more of this ostrich mecca. I was therefore quite excited […]
Meet SA’s Majestic Marine Big Five
We’re all familiar with the mighty Big Five roaming our game reserves and national parks, but did you know South Africa also boasts the Marine Big Five? In the light of #NationalMarineWeek, TravelGround is proud to introduce these special sea creatures! Bottlenose Dolphin These aquatic mammals are arguably the most popular among humans and with […]