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Category: Holiday
5 Ways to Travel like a Local
When you’re in a foreign country, there is nothing worse than feeling like an outsider, who is far, far from home. It’s painful when you visit a restaurant or shop knowing you’re going to be offered “tourist prices”, being snubbed by the local taxi driver for being a tourist, and just feeling as though you […]
Extraordinary Marine Safaris in the Western Cape
While South Africa is known for land-based wildlife safaris, there are also plenty of exciting things to do in the Western Cape that involve getting into the water. Whether it’s diving with sharks, seal watching, or dolphin spotting that you’re after, you’ll get all this and more in the Western Cape. Shark Cage Diving There […]
14 Reasons why South Africa is a Worthwhile Country to Visit
South Africa is renowned for Table Mountain, safari getaways, and its tumultuous past, but there is so much more to our beautiful country that makes it a worthwhile destination. From friendly people, to excellent accommodation, you’ll surely vow to return time and again. Carry on reading to find out why South Africa promises a holiday […]
Experience a Cave like your Ancestors did…with some added luxuries, of course!
After a long, leisurely day around the pool, you climb wearily into your cave and settle down for a peaceful night, surrounded by blissful luxuries. And what could be more romantic than your very own secluded love nest? Whether you prefer a cave to sleep in or simply enjoy a tasty evening meal, we have […]
5 Malaria-free Game Reserves in South Africa
One of the first questions people ask when planning a safari to South Africa is if the game park is malaria-free – especially when there are small children involved. While game reserves are often believed to be breeding grounds for malaria, only 2 of the SANParks national parks lie in malaria risk areas, namely Kruger […]
Fearsome Ghost Tours in South Africa
Those with a liking for the eerie will surely be interested in South Africa’s fearsome ghost tourism. Bus and walking tours operate out of Cape Town, Joburg, Pretoria, Kimberley, and even the small town of Prince Albert. So if the sound of walking down old streets, past haunted houses, while listening to century-old ghost stories […]
Paradise Found in Coffee Bay
South Africa’s Wild Coast, formerly known as The Transkei, is a magical area of unspoilt coastline and infinite emerald magnificence that has captured the hearts and minds of travellers for decades. And yet this area has somehow retained its innocence and slow way of life. Here the green hills are endless; they rise up all […]
The best baths we bet you have come across in your lifetime
When planning a leisurely escape to unwind and forget the stress of daily life, the most important question to ask is: is there a bath? Because what better way is there to let the tension slowly soak out of your muscles than in a giant tub filled with rainbow coloured bubbles, with a glass of […]
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