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Category: Gauteng
Pet-Friendly Retreats in Gauteng
Getting away isn’t the same when you can’t travel with your pets. It is for exactly this reason that TravelGround offers a range of pet-friendly accommodations across Gauteng, where you can get away, furry friend and all: Stone Hill, Magaliesburg Stone Hill is nestled within a 75 hectare private bushveld farm high above Magaliesburg. There […]
Road Trip The Way a Celebrity Would
For those after a cosy stay this winter, look no further than the following places, which were used by the cast and crew of the movie “Pad na jou Hart”. Pad na jou Hart is a romantic road trip adventure across South Africa. The story follows the curious road trip of young business man, Basson van Rensburg (Ivan […]
10 Winter Warmer Pubs in Gauteng
We’ve already covered the 20 best pubs in Cape Town for winter, and it just wouldn’t be fair to ignore our readers further north. For those eager to escape the winter weather by enjoying a hearty meal and cold brew coupled with entertainment, check out our 10 pub picks in Gauteng! 1. Gilroy Brewery, Muldersdrift […]
Top 5 school holiday outings in Joburg
While many Joburgers head straight to the beach, bush, or berg these school holidays, you’ll find plenty of exciting things to do with the kids in the city. Africa’s First Nile Crocodile FlyOver As if holding a baby crocodile or bristly tarantula isn’t hair-raising enough, Croc City Crocodile & Reptile Park near Fourways has […]
5 Romantic Retreats 2 Hours from Johannesburg
Sometimes a weekend break is needed for you to spend some time alone with that special someone in your life. The following accommodations offer varied scenery, intimate quarters, and will fit most budgets, while providing plenty of romance. 1. Rustenburg – Adel-Pragt Guest House Adel-Pragt Guest House is set within Rustenburg, and lies just under […]
5 Fairytale Accommodations in South Africa
No matter how old we get, for most of us, our childhood dreams of staying somewhere that’s fit for a princess never really fades thanks to Disney. And though we may live modestly in real life, enjoying a decadent stay every so often is definitely in order! To honour the just passed International Fairy Day, […]
14 Winter Getaways for YOUR Family
When winter arrives, the only thing we dream of after waking is the idea of crawling back into bed the moment we step out of it. Luckily, TravelGround has plenty of accommodation with facilities that will ensure you have the best winter holiday yet, filled with lazy lie ins, huddling around the fireplace, and bonding […]
The Ext-ROAR-dinary Guide to the Big Five
Everyone who is anyone has heard of the Big Five. The 5 glorious wild animals that roam the savannah and bring tourists from all over the world to the African continent. But why does the term refer specifically to the lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard? Well, the term “Big Five” was coined by big […]
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