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Adventure Tourism in the Enchanting Tsitsikamma Region
The Tsitsikamma region, known as the place of abundant waters, is set along the captivating Garden Route in the Western and Eastern Cape provinces. Here the mountains stretch to the heavens, the gorges run deep with rough river waters leading into the indigo ocean, the sands are bleached white, and the forests and fynbos creep […]
3 Special Events at Maropeng this Month – PLUS a Bonus for the Kids
Maropeng means “returning to the place of origin” – a fitting title for what is believed to be the birthplace of humankind. If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to visit the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, this month Maropeng is inviting you to explore a restricted palaeontological dig, stargaze at the fascinating Taurus-Orion […]
Beaches in the Western Cape that you don’t want to Miss
With summer in full swing, you are likely starting to plan your annual holiday, and with this comes day dreams of the crashing ocean and warm golden beaches. Luckily for you, the Western Cape has an abundance of captivating beaches with pristine white sand, glittering blue ocean, and excellent facilities. Here are some top Western […]
10 Real Ways to Celebrate Christmas
When Christmas comes along with its glittering lights, tasty treats, and beautifully wrapped gifts, it’s easy to forget the real meaning of Christmas. And here’s a tip: it really isn’t about any of those things. It is about celebrating Jesus Christ and the gifts he has bestowed on us in the form of our family, […]
The Incredible Insider’s Guide to Cape Town
There are plenty of guides to Cape Town that beckon visitors to the main tourist attractions, but if you’re visiting during peak season, these are some of the places you may wish to avoid. After all, some of the most worthwhile places are the ones that not many people know about. So if you’re looking […]
Give Your Child an Experience this Christmas
Dewy fingers from trying to catch clouds as we drove through the Drakensberg mountains, and the confusion as to why they didn’t feel like cotton wool. Seeing my first shooting star in a rank fishing boat, slowly slish-sloshing its way to a deserted Fijian island. Scaring my little sister with tales of big foot on […]
TravelGround Supports the Santa Shoebox Project
It’s been a festive week in the TravelGround and LekkeSlaap office as we’ve gathered together as a team to support the Santa Shoebox Project. Together we’ve packed, wrapped, and adorned 30 gift boxes for some of the underprivileged children in our society, proving that the Christmas joy of giving doesn’t only happen one day of […]
What NOT to do when you’re on Safari in South Africa
When tourists visit South Africa, often the first thing on their to-do-list is an African safari. However, as exciting as these trips may sound, they simply cannot be equated to a trip to a theme park. These are wild animals (and protected ones at that) and so your visit should be met with caution, respect, […]
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