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Weekend Festivities at Vrede en Lust Estate
At the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountains you will find the magnificent 320 year-old estate, Vrede en Lust. The name “Vrede en Lust” is derived from the Dutch meaning “Peace and Eagerness”. The Buys family bought the estate in 1996 and it has been nothing short of a great success as one of South Africa’s […]
25 of TravelGrounds Favourite Instagram Photos of South Africa
If you’re surrounded by concrete buildings, rush-hour traffic and dreaming of a holiday in December, here are 25 of our favourite Instagram photos to help fuel your wanderlust, fulfil your need for green spaces, and showcase the beauty of our wildlife. Comment and let us know which picture is your favourite! The invasion of […]
20 Powerful images captured by rangers in the wild
“There is something about safari life that makes you forget all your sorrows and feel as if you have drunk half a bottle of champagne – [leaving you] bubbling over with heartfelt gratitude for being alive” – Karen Blixen. Big pawed cubs, spine tingling animal calls, and adrenaline-charged off road safaris are just a few things that make […]
20 Instagrams that will have you planning a trip to the Northern Cape
The Northern Cape is an intriguing place of harsh, arid terrain with diamonds in her belly and icy Atlantic waters with shipwrecks as her play things. Few holidaymakers venture through here save for the wildflower phenomenon in spring and the desert road to Namibia, yet despite her tough, 4x4s-allowed-only front, she has captivated many souls […]
10 Videos that will make you fall in love with South Africa
They’ll have you dancing, give you goosebumps, and get you itching to pack your travel bags. These videos made us fall in love with South Africa all over again! Let us know what videos should be added to this list… Reconsider South Africa A Drone Through Africa – Africa As You Have Never […]
Photos of Elgin to fuel your weekend wanderlust
It may sound mean to lure you into a photoblog that will leave you lusting after a weekend getaway, but we couldn’t resist sharing our favourite photos from our weekend of fast zipping and slow sipping in Elgin. Elgin Grabouw Country Club Highlands Road Estate Windermere Cider Hope @ Paul Cluver Summer […]
Travel South Africa via Pinterest
South Africa is consistently rated as one of the most beautiful countries in the world. We’ve trawled through hundreds of images of South Africa on Pinterest to round up our favourite snapshots of the country’s beauty, in all its forms. TRAVEL THROUGH THE PROVINCES Western Cape KwaZulu-Natal Gauteng […]
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 […]