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Category: Wildlife
Stay Close to the Kruger National Park Gates
The Kruger National Park is South Africa’s flagship Big Five game reserve, covering two million hectares of the Lowveld region. Anyone who has visited this natural treasure knows all too well that this is where you go to recharge your batteries, absorb nature and unwind for a while. That is exactly why TravelGround compiled a […]
10 Tranquil Tented Camps in South Africa
Are you looking for a getaway to get a little closer to Mother Nature? Consider heading to a tented camp for some peace and quiet. Tented Camps (also known as glamping) have become a significantly popular accommodation choice for a nature getaway, without sacrificing luxury. We’ve combed the country for 10 tranquil tented camps with […]
Escape the City of Gold: 12 Gauteng gems
Finally, some freedom! After almost five months of being cooped up in our houses, not allowed to see friends and family, the president announced that the provincial borders are now open and we’re free to explore our own country again. But before you head to the Kruger National Park, Garden Route or uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, consider […]
The Unique Creatures of the Garden Route
The early earth advocate, John Muir, is known to have said, “When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” Nowhere is this more apparent than on our most beloved Garden Route. Here are some of its unique inhabitants.
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Saving rhinos one note at a time
One of my favourite pastimes is attending a live show. There’s nothing like the rush, hype and adrenaline you feel every time a belting note reaches your ears. Even though every live show is filled with highlights, the absolute best part is that moment right before the headlining band hits the stage. Everyone’s been standing […]
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