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16 Travel Ideas for your 2016 Bucket List
We can’t think of a better way to ring in 2016, than by creating a list of memorable activities and experiences to enjoy around South Africa in the new year – especially since South Africa has been chosen as one of the top adventure capitals of the world! Without further ado, here are our 2016 […]
20 Instagrams that will have you planning a trip to the Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape of South Africa boasts beautiful and untouched natural scenery that the rest of the country enviously admires and it’s the sheer lack of commercialisation in this natural paradise which makes it a tourism draw for those of us weary of the overstimulation of the big cities. If you’ve never been before, here […]
5 Sensational Stays for National Women’s Day
National Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the strength and fortitude of the special ladies in our lives. Why not make a long weekend of it? In that vein we’ve rounded up some of the best long-weekend stays – with options for pampering and family fun thrown in for good measure. Romance & Pampering […]
Oysters & Opulence at the Knysna Oyster Festival
Held annually in July, the Knysna Oyster Festival is a seaside extravaganza of note, with festivities for the kiddies, outdoor action such as the Knysna cycle tour, Pick ‘n Pay women’s walk, and the legendary forest marathon, coupled with fresh seafood dishes and stays near the coast. We were lucky enough to attend some active and […]
Big 5 Safaris from Cape to Addo
International travellers generally have two things that they really want to see in South Africa: Table Mountain and the Big 5. What they don’t often realise is that you don’t need to race from Cape Town to the Kruger to do this. If you’re more concerned about seeing the Big 5 than where you see […]
Train to Karoo – The Forgotten Route into Real SA
There’s no better way to savour the old world charm of the Karoo than by departing on an overnight train trip along the Forgotten Route. The Train to Karoo will transport you back in time along a dusty route into the world of early explorers, while still managing to blur the line between the fascinating […]
Your 10 Most Loved Valentine’s Getaways
We’ve rounded up South Africa’s favourite Valentine’s Day destinations based on YOUR bookings from last year! Now you can make this Valentine’s Day the most memorable by spoiling your loved one with a weekend away. It’s a great way to spend quality time together without being distracted by daily routines, dirty dishes, and pesky emails. It’s […]
Sabi Sands: An Extraordinary Off-Road Safari
Sabi Sand Game Reserve is an unfenced 65,000 hectare reserve bordering the Kruger National Park that offers the rare opportunity to track animals off-road. Heralded as the most famous private game reserve in South Africa, Sabi Sands offers extraordinarily close wildlife encounters, particularly of the elusive leopard. While people are not allowed to cross the […]
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