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Category: KwaZulu-Natal
Spend your Summer at these Blue Flag Beaches
What better way to celebrate the summer season than by building sandcastles, picnicking in the dunes, and enjoying beautiful views and rolling waves with your friends and family?! If sandy shores are what you’re dreaming of, then head to these South African Blue Flag* beaches! KWAZULU-NATAL Alkantstrand Beach, Richards Bay Alkanststrand is the northern-most […]
9 South African Hotspots to Visit Before You Die
South Africa is a beautiful country with vast and differing landscapes. I recently had the opportunity of visiting some of her most memorable hotspots on the Shongololo Express Great Train Adventure. Whether you’re looking to meet people from different cultures, spot foreign animals, or marvel at the earth’s natural beauty, these destinations are worth adding […]
Shongololo Express: The Great Train Adventure
Adventure is the motto of the Shongololo Express; a rock ‘n roll South African safari experience by rail. A no-frills mobile hotel if you will. My 2 week stint on the Goodhope Southbound Tour visited all of the highlights on my bucket list like the Big Hole Diamond Museum, the Maropeng Visitor Centre at the […]
Shongololo Express: Highlights in Pictures
It’s been an unforgettable two weeks on board the Shongololo Express; an adventure safari train that showcases real, raw South Africa. The Shongololo Express Great Train Adventure is by no means on par with the luxury train travel offered by Rovos or the Blue Train, but what it lacks in luxury, it more than makes […]
23 Accommodations with Jacuzzis in KwaZulu-Natal
We South Africans love our Jacuzzis. They make holidays that much more luxurious. It’s hard not to feel like you’ve got blue blood buzzing through your veins when sipping on cocktails in your own bubbling throne. Here are the best places to stay KwaZulu-Natal that have a Jacuzzi on-site. 1. Manaar House, Umhlanga Rocks […]
15 Unusual Structures You Can Sleep In
Hotel. Tick. Guest house. Tick. Campsite. Tick. You’ve tried them all, and you’ve got the T-shirt. Now you’re aching to try something different. Something to brag to your friends about on Twitter, Instagram, and Flickr. A place you may never have dreamed you could sleep in. Well, it’s your lucky day! We’ve stumbled across some […]
5 Luxury Lodges in South Africa
If you’re seeking a restful getaway with beautiful views and opulent touches, far from the bustling crowds, consider staying at the following lodges: 1. Sabella Private Retreat, Marble Hall, Limpopo Sabella Private Retreat is part of a Wildlife Sanctuary so you can expect to see species like zebra, gemsbok, leopard, buffalo, giraffe, blue wildebeest, and […]
Last minute holiday specials with up to 40% off!
Kids are counting down the days until school holidays and we can almost smell the sun cream and burning braais of the end of year summer holidays. If your budget has put you off booking a getaway, now’s the time to take advantage of our limited offer accommodation specials with up to 40% off. Get the […]
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