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Category: Durban

23 Activities in Durban for R100 or Less

Please note that the prices on this blog are outdated. For more recent pricing and activities, click here. Durban is a fantastic holiday destination with plenty on the travel to-do list, whether you’re 5, 25, or 85. And, with year-round warm weather, you have even more time to see and do it all. Whether you’re a […]

10 Videos that will make you fall in love with South Africa

They’ll have you dancing, give you goosebumps, and get you itching to pack your travel bags. These videos made us fall in love with South Africa all over again! Let us know what videos should be added to this list…   Reconsider South Africa    A Drone Through Africa – Africa As You Have Never […]

Shongololo Express: The Great Train Adventure

Adventure is the motto of the Shongololo Express; a rock ‘n roll South African safari experience by rail. A no-frills mobile hotel if you will. My 2 week stint on the Goodhope Southbound Tour visited all of the highlights on my bucket list like the Big Hole Diamond Museum, the Maropeng Visitor Centre at the […]

Shongololo Express: Highlights in Pictures

It’s been an unforgettable two weeks on board the Shongololo Express; an adventure safari train that showcases real, raw South Africa. The Shongololo Express Great Train Adventure is by no means on par with the luxury train travel offered by Rovos or the Blue Train, but what it lacks in luxury, it more than makes […]

23 Accommodations with Jacuzzis in KwaZulu-Natal

We South Africans love our Jacuzzis. They make holidays that much more luxurious. It’s hard not to feel like you’ve got blue blood buzzing through your veins when sipping on cocktails in your own bubbling throne. Here are the best places to stay KwaZulu-Natal that have a Jacuzzi on-site.   1. Manaar House, Umhlanga Rocks […]

Last minute holiday specials with up to 40% off!

Kids are counting down the days until school holidays and we can almost smell the sun cream and burning braais of the end of year summer holidays. If your budget has put you off booking a getaway, now’s the time to take advantage of our limited offer accommodation specials with up to 40% off. Get the […]

17 Places where you can find the World in South Africa

You’ve heard it before: South Africa is diverse. We didn’t realise quite how true this statement was until we embarked on a snapshot journey to find how many places in South Africa resembled destinations around the world. You’d be surprised!   1. Miami – Durban The art deco buildings, palm trees, long sunny days, and […]

42 Budget Backpackers in South Africa

We understand that travel can be expensive. But tight budgets don’t have to be the reason you’re stuck at home all year long. Here are some affordable backpackers where you can enjoy a holiday without making a huge dent in your wallet. Now you can spend more time and money on what really matters: quality […]