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Category: Wildlife
Sharks – fearsome predators or misunderstood aquatic creatures?
Sharks, out of all the various strange and surreal marine creatures, have the worst reputation with humans. This is partially due to the media over sensationalising shark attacks, along with films portraying them as ferocious, terrifying beasts. Just think of movies such as Jaws and its ominous theme song, or the shark tank in the […]
Romantic Bush Getaways in Limpopo
Romantic safari holidays are top of the priority list when it comes to honeymoons, anniversaries, and other dreamy getaways. After all, what’s more romantic than leaving the city behind and swapping out skyscrapers and fancy hotels for vast plains and romantic tented camps? Here are some of the best places to head to if you’re […]
The Greatest Shoal on Earth
Every year, from May through to July, a cold northerly ocean current causes millions of sardines to gather in shoals and migrate north. Travelling a distance of over 1,000km along the rugged coastline from the Agulhas Bank towards Mozambique, the shoals form a swarming mass measuring up to 15km long, 3,5km wide, and 30m deep […]
A Nostalgic Stay at Woodlands Lodge
Built in 1942, the sprawling grey stone manor of Woodlands Lodge in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, holds a charm that is matched by no other establishment on the reserve. Set alongside a century old fig tree, the 4-star game lodge has a homely and nostalgic feel that is reminiscent of the colonial days of Natal. Throughout the […]
3 Cosy Farm Cottages for Winter in SA
Whether you want to plan a family escape or a romantic getaway for you and your partner, planning a farmhouse escape this winter is the way to go. After all, there is nothing quite like cuddling up to your partner in front of the fireplace on a chilly winter night, surrounded by the open, star-filled […]
Amarula Lets You Track Elephants
I may have watched one too many Disney princess movies, but I’ve always dreamed of being able to connect with animals on a deeper level. For years I stood in the garden, my outstretched arm aching from patiently waiting for a bird or butterfly to rest upon my finger. After watching Born Free, I was […]
6 Handy Travel Apps to Use in South Africa
With more people in the world having access to cell phones than clean water, it’s no surprise that everything in life is going digital. One of the biggest tourism trends highlighted at the recent ITB Berlin convention (regarded as a trends barometer for the international travel industry) was the dramatic increase in the number of […]
Paternoster: The Ideal Autumn Escape
Paternoster, meaning “Our Father”, derives its name from the prayers of shipwrecked Portuguese sailors who were stranded along the coast many years ago. The quaint fishing village is located about an hour and a half’s drive from Cape Town, making it a popular getaway destination among Capetonians. It is one of the oldest towns along […]
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