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Category: Mpumalanga
Your Holiday Guide to Hazyview
We sat down with Carol, owner of Laughing Waters Guesthouse, to find out exactly what Hazyview has to offer. She shared some of the fantastic family spots and eateries, that you don’t want to miss out on. Favourite thing about the area: If you are a lover of nature, then this is the place to […]
Fishing Havens in South Africa
Fishing is, quite obviously, the activity of catching fish. However to those who have a passion for it, fishing can mean a lot more than merely a recreational activity. It is a social event, especially among men, who enjoy sitting around with friends, drinking a cold one, and teaching their young sons the tricks of […]
The Adventures of Geckoing
I first came across “Geckoing” while on honeymoon in Hazyview, a little town in the heart of the Mpumalanga Lowveld, near the Kruger National Park. My hubby and I are both quite adventurous and had specifically tightened the wedding budget so that we could splurge on some extra honeymoon activities, so our first stop in […]
Experience True Africa at Royale Marlothi
There aren’t many people out there who haven’t dreamt of experiencing an African escape – and I don’t mean lounging on Camps Bay beach. I’m talking about the true African experience that includes elephant rides, interacting with wildlife, and spotting some of the Big Five in the flesh. All this and more can be done […]
Top 3 Spiritual Stays in South Africa
If you missed out on sending a Christmas present to loved ones far from home, consider booking them a therapeutic stay for their return to South Africa in the New Year. Blessed with abundant beauty in the lush landscapes, coastal areas, and mountainous inland, South Africa is becoming quite popular with overseas visitors looking to […]
13 “Must haves” for your self-catering holiday
Self-catering holidays are a wonderful way to enjoy a break away from home, but still enjoy the comfort (and affordability) of cooking for yourself. Aside from regular food items like bread, milk, cooking oil, salt and pepper, and a bottle of wine, there are certain items that you just can’t afford to go without. Many […]
Awards for Most Popular Accommodations of 2010
Continuing with the ‘tradition’ that we started last year, we are giving awards to our Most Popular Accommodations of 2010. Selecting the winners When we handed out the 2009 awards, TravelGround.com was less than 6 months old and the TravelGround Awards were based on around a quarter-million page views along with the corresponding enquiries, bookings […]
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