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Your Holiday Guide to Port Elizabeth
South Africa is known for having some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, and due to that, there are numerous outdoor activities suited to each area, such as trail activities in Knysna, surfing in Durban, vertical jumps in Johannesburg, and cable-car rides in Cape Town. However, this overview doesn’t really help those who […]
6 Things to Do in Bloemfontein
Known for its “fountains of flowers”, Bloemfontein boasts an abundance of historical, cultural, and natural attractions that make it an ideal holiday destination in the Free State province of South Africa. Here are 6 popular things to do in Bloemfontein: 1. Free State National Botanical Garden Where: Rayton Road (off Dan Pienaar Drive), R702 Open: Monday […]
Responsible Tourism Week
Since Cape Town won the Virgin Holidays award for Responsible Tourism in 2009, Capetonians have prided themselves on their environmentally conscious behaviour. In an effort to support and encourage eco-friendly habits, Cape Town proudly celebrates Responsible Tourism Week, taking place this year from 11 – 17 February 2013. What is Responsible Tourism Week, you ask? […]
Travel Tips for the Cape Town Cycle Tour
The acclaimed Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour is taking place in the beautiful city of Cape Town on Sunday, 8 March 2015. An estimated 35,000 cyclists from South Africa and other parts of the world will be participating in the 109km cycle challenge, which trails some of the steepest inclines on the Cape Peninsula. The […]
Tambuti Lodge: The Answer to a Stress-Free Stay
Situated in the Black Rhino Reserve, Tambuti Lodge is a private game lodge that offers an exquisite escape next to the Pilanesburg Nature Reserve. Located within an 1800 hectare eco-tourism area, less than two hour’s drive from Johannesburg, the lodge is surrounded by a captivating combination of rolling hills and mountains, profound valleys and ravines, […]
Enchanting Valentine’s Day Getaways in the Western Cape
Valentine’s Day is a day of love, and although every day should be just as good a day to spoil your loved one, we always tend to make a little more effort on February 14th. For those of you still (dangerously) without Valentine’s Day plans, have a look at these magical places to spend time […]
The Red Table Restaurant at Nederburg
Last weekend I visited The Red Table Restaurant, where I was treated to the most mouth-wateringly delicious meal of my entire year. (I know it’s only January, but it was that good that I’m predicting it to be uncontested for 2013.) So if there’s one recommendation I can make when you’re touring the Cape Winelands […]
A Magical Weekend Getaway at Ngama Tented Safari Lodge
Ngama Tented Safari Lodge, meaning “place of the eagles” is an intimate tented safari lodge located in the Guernsey Private Nature Reserve in Hoedspruit, in the Limpopo province of South Africa. This exotic accommodation promises a Valentine’s weekend of romance that you and your loved one will never forget. The nature reserve shares its borders […]
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