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Category: Northern Cape
Camping Retreats in South Africa
When budgets are tight, we often aren’t able to plan a getaway in a 5-star hotel. So when you find yourself eager to get out of the city on short notice, why not look into camping? There is nothing quite like spending a weekend “roughing it” under the starry skies, huddling around open campfires, and […]
Top tourist hotspots you can’t afford to miss in each South African province
South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries to visit, with a mix of different cultures, wildlife, and stunning landscapes that change every couple of kilometres. With a diverse range of attractions throughout its interior, South Africa offers one of the most rewarding holidays. Here are our favourite attractions you can see in each […]
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 […]
Adventure Motorcycling in the Northern Cape
Breakfast runs on the open road are great, but if you’re looking for true adventure motorcycling – the kind that involves risks, hazards, and life-changing undertakings – then take a turn off the highway to the tortuous mountain folds, wildflower flatlands, and rippling ochre dunes of the Northern Cape. The contrasting landscapes of the Northern […]
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 […]
3 More Top Farm Stays in South Africa
If you read our first Top 3 Farm Stays in South Africa, you’ll have discovered some family-friendly farms in 3 of our most popular provinces. Here are 3 more recommended farm stays, by province. Mpumalanga – Bospoort Kleinplasie Chalets Bospoort Kleinplasie Chalets is set just outside of Bela-Bela, and has plenty of picturesque areas in […]
67 Ways to Give Back on Mandela Day
We can think of no better to celebrate Madiba’s 95th birthday than by giving 67 minutes of our time to help others. It’s a small privilege for the 67 years that Nelson Mandela spent fighting for social justice and human rights in South Africa. CEO of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Sello Hatang, explains: […]
The Blooming Spectacular Namaqualand Wild Flowers
With the first rains of spring, the dry, dusty plains of South Africa’s “outback” are magically transformed into a carpet of colour as the Namaqualand wild flowers burst to life. Almost overnight, the normally drab semi-desert of the Northern Cape is suddenly covered in millions of cheerful flowers, which last from early August to late […]
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