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The Cape Camino is Calling!
The Cape Camino takes you on a spiritual journey through the Mother City’s urban and natural landscapes and will challenge you physically and emotionally. Inspired by the Camino de Santiago, the well-known pilgrimage route meandering through Spain, the Cape Camino will leave you feeling similarly enriched and at peace as you experience diverse landscapes and […]
You’ve got to steak it to make it: Celebrating 25 years of The Butcher Shop & Grill
Walking along the Sea Point Promenade you’ll see people enjoying ice cream, sipping a glass of wine to compliment the sunset, or a few Capetonians trying to revive rollerblading. Situated on the famous Platinum Mile in Mouille Point, The Butcher Shop & Grill not only offers a beautiful view of the ocean and picturesque lighthouse, […]
5 Sizzling Spots for a Swell Time in Swakopmund
Sunkissed desert days and starry seaside nights ─ that’s what lies in store when visiting Swakopmund’s seaside shore. Swakopmund is one of Namibia’s most popular coastal towns and a visit to this gorgeous Namib Desert jewel will have any traveller swooning. Swakopmund offers hundreds of tourist attractions and activities, each and every one proclaiming to […]
Your Entertainment Guide to the Cape Town City Centre
Looking for the perfect base camp to explore the Cape Town City Bowl on foot? TravelGround recently attended the launch of Hollow on the Square when it reopened after renovations. This gave us the opportunity to have a peek at not only the hotel’s offering, but also its immediate surrounds. As it turns out, Hollow […]
Beautiful Blyde River Canyon: 5 Activities on Our List
The Blyde River Canyon is the world’s third largest canyon and largest green canyon. The canyon boasts a spectacular variety of wildlife and plants, so it’s easy to see why visitors travel far and wide to see this natural wonder. Perfect photo opportunities await around every corner and you’ll never be bored with all the […]
7 Reasons To Visit Namibia
We hardly ever need a reason to go on holiday but more often than not deciding where to go is the real question. Since Namibia has recently been added to our list, a whole lot of new destinations are available. TravelGround went searching for seven reasons why you need to consider Namibia as your next […]
SANParks 101: A Basic Guide to South Africa’s National Parks
Did you know that there are 19 National Parks in South Africa? Could you name them? Well, TravelGround is here to help! Scroll down and see where you can experience the wild side of life in South Africa. 1. Addo Elephant National Park Addo Elephant National Park is a top spot for seeing African elephants in the […]
Where The Wild Flowers Are: 5 Hiking Trails on the West Coast
As beautiful as the Namaqua region is during Flower Season, it can be a bit too far for a quick weekend getaway, and with the current restrictions on interprovincial travel, it’s not possible for everyone to get to the Northen Cape. Luckily, Namaqualand isn’t the only place to view this springtime splendour, nor is looking […]