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Go game viewing along the Garden Route
What do you get when you combine fynbos-covered mountain slopes, fairy-tale forests and lukewarm lagoons with our country’s mighty Big Five? A game-viewing experience along the Garden Route, of course! Although the Kruger is arguably the ultimate wildlife destination, it’s often a stretch too far for those living in the coastal parts of South Africa, […]
6 Staggering Stays on the Panorama Route
When one starts to list the natural wonders hidden all over South Africa’s peaks and valleys, it soon becomes clear that this country’s riches are often beyond what we could imagine. One such natural wonder is certainly the Panorama Route. Starting at the foot of the Long Tom Pass just outside Lydenburg, this route follows […]
7 Instagrammable Eateries in and around Cape Town
They say that a place is only worth its salt if the bathroom can deliver proper Instagrammable-selfies. Well, that and its menu, of course! Cape Town and its surroundings are filled to the brim with beautiful spots to grab a bite to eat or just a much-needed coffee. Charming views aside, we’ve decided to create […]
Wildehondekloof: A Wonderful Weekend in the Karoo
Every once in a while you experience something that makes you appreciate your heritage and fall even deeper in love with our beloved South Africa. Our weekend at Wildehondekloof in early November last year happened to be filled with such moments! You might remember that the Springboks triumphantly won the Rugby World Cup in November […]
Explore the Gems of Cape Town’s Leafy Southern Suburbs
Yes, yes, we all know that Cape Town is one of the most renowned tourist destinations in the world: we have the ever so popular Table Mountain, Clifton’s beaches, Robben Island, the V&A Waterfront, you name it. But are you clued up on the countless hidden gems in the Mother City’s more peaceful suburbs? You […]
Kwa Maritane: The jewel of the Pilanesberg National Park
South Africa is known for its vastly different landscapes and the Pilanesberg region in the North West is definitely one of the jewels in the Rainbow Nation’s crown! TravelGround exchanged Cape Town and the south-eastern wind for a wild weekend in the north, where winter was indeed not coming any time soon. At 55000 hectare, […]
All Roads Lead to the Karoo: An Alternative Route to Sutherland
Living in a city that never seems to sleep, we tend to take the route of least resistance to our destinations, ignoring everything in our wake. But due to unforeseen circumstances on a sultry Friday morning near De Doorns, Schalk and I had to amend our perfectly-planned trip to avoid the N1 ─ something that’s […]
Tweede Nuwe Jaar: Cape Town’s Oldest Tradition
There are a few things that make Cape Town a rather unique destination to visit. From the many eateries and gin bars in Bree Street, the jazz culture, hearing the adhan at sunrise and sunset, to the ever punctual Noon Gun ─ the city is a colourful tapestry of rich history and cosmopolitan flair. But […]
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