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7 Reasons To Visit Namibia
We hardly ever need a reason to go on holiday but more often than not deciding where to go is the real question. Since Namibia has recently been added to our list, a whole lot of new destinations are available. TravelGround went searching for seven reasons why you need to consider Namibia as your next […]
A Beginners Guide to parkrun South Africa
It’s 08:00 on a Saturday and while you’re still hiding under the covers, 164 locations fill with runners, walkers, dogs and children, all with one thing in common: starting their day with a five-kilometre parkrun. parkrunday, previously known as ‘Saturday’, has become the ultimate event to join! parkrun organises free running events around the world […]
Where The Wild Flowers Are: 5 Hiking Trails on the West Coast
As beautiful as the Namaqua region is during Flower Season, it can be a bit too far for a quick weekend getaway, and with the current restrictions on interprovincial travel, it’s not possible for everyone to get to the Northen Cape. Luckily, Namaqualand isn’t the only place to view this springtime splendour, nor is looking […]
Addo Elephant National Park: Awesome Accommodation and Activities
Gentle giants gleefully playing at a waterhole, a herd of zebra grazing by, and spectacular sunsets over the Zuurberg Mountains ─ yes, it’s the Addo Elephant National Park! This world-renowned park is only a 30-minute drive from Port Elizabeth, making it an ideal spot for tired city souls, a family holiday and a romantic getaway. […]
Breedekloof – The Wine Route Less Travelled
You’ve probably heard of the Breede River Valley, a wine region that stretches from Ceres all the way to Bonnievale in the Western Cape. The Breedekloof, however, is a smaller region within the wider valley and is nestled between a collection of mountain ranges around Worcester, Rawsonville and Goudini. Not marketed as extensively as the Stellenbosch […]
Vrede en Lust: A Winter Wonderland Weekend
The grey, winter weather doesn’t only contribute to our gloomy moods, but also shortens our list of things to do. But don’t fret, TravelGround always has a solution! We had the great privilege of spending a weekend at the splendid Vrede en Lust Estate, situated in the Cape Winelands between Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. From the get-go […]
Four Tantalising Tourist Towns on the N7
When you think about Cape Town and Namibia, two things come to mind. On the one hand you think of a metropolis filled with Cape Dutch homesteads, the smell of Cape Malay curry in the air, dancers with painted faces around each corner and lush green vineyards. On the other hand you think of long […]
Fantastic Stays in the Free State to Cure Your Winter Blues
For many of us, the Free State is merely the province we drive through to get from Gauteng to the Western Cape, and vice versa. However, this landlocked province boasts huge plains of open farmland, wide skies, majestic mountain ranges and quaint villages ─ making it well worth a visit during a peaceful winter getaway. […]
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