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Category: Kruger Park

South African Wildlife Photographers that bring the bush to Twitter

I am a complete wannabe when it comes to wildlife photography, but I prefer to blame my dinky point-and-click camera rather than my lack of skill. These guys, however, have got it completely right! If you want streams of epic wildlife photos popping up in your twitter feed, follow these talented South African wildlife photographers. […]

The A-Z of travel in South Africa

We’re always being asked to recommend attractions and activities in South Africa. It’s tough making a “Top 10” or even “Top 20” list, because there are so many fantastic things to do and see in Mzansi. So to shake things up a bit, we decided to bring you an A-Z South African travel guide. A […]

4 Travel Apps for a H’Appy Holiday in South Africa

Ever wished you could carry a little tour guide in your pocket – with the convenience of running your own schedule and putting him on mute whenever you want? That’s exactly the kind of perks you can expect with these handy travel apps: 1. go! South Africa With over 25 000 points of interest, go! […]

Top 5 Places Tourists Visit in South Africa

South Africa is a beautiful country, with lush coastal landscapes, an arid interior, and numerous colourful towns dotted throughout. Tourists, who visit us on vacation, tend to stick to “Top” lists of recommendations, so without further ado, here are the top 5 spots to see in South Africa. Cape Town – Table Mountain It was […]

What NOT to do when you’re on Safari in South Africa

When tourists visit South Africa, often the first thing on their to-do-list is an African safari. However, as exciting as these trips may sound, they simply cannot be equated to a trip to a theme park. These are wild animals (and protected ones at that) and so your visit should be met with caution, respect, […]

Spring has Sprung in South Africa

With spring taking hold of our beautiful country, shouldn’t we start celebrating the vibrant colours and life that this season brings? Below are some of the top scenic places to go and see beautiful flowers, quaint landscapes, and young wildlife. Spring also brings about a beautifully illuminated landscape in Namibia, and the hiking trail that […]

FREE entry to South Africa’s National Parks during SANParks Week

UPDATE: SANParks Week 2015 is taking place from Monday, 14 September 2015  until Friday, 18 September 2015.  Click here for individual park details. Spring has sprung! Like fireworks, flowers are shooting up and transforming monochrome landscapes into a blaze of colour. South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving you the perfect chance to go wild and see them […]

Amarula Lets You Track Elephants

I may have watched one too many Disney princess movies, but I’ve always dreamed of being able to connect with animals on a deeper level. For years I stood in the garden, my outstretched arm aching from patiently waiting for a bird or butterfly to rest upon my finger. After watching Born Free, I was […]