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Category: Wildlife
Your Holiday Guide to Hazyview
We sat down with Carol, owner of Laughing Waters Guesthouse, to find out exactly what Hazyview has to offer. She shared some of the fantastic family spots and eateries, that you don’t want to miss out on. Favourite thing about the area: If you are a lover of nature, then this is the place to […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Romance and Roses in Johannesburg
With Valentine’s Day coming up, right now is the best time to start planning your Valentine’s Day surprise, instead of leaving it to the last minute like most people do. If you’ll be in Johannesburg for Valentine’s Day, and are stuck for ideas, look through the following suggestions and romantic styles before picking one that […]
Why I ❤ Irene
Gauteng may be a riot of night life, traffic congestion, and couture shopping, but it has its fair share of secluded spots where you can escape the honking horns and vogue appearances. Irene (pronounced “I-reen-ee”) is one of my favourite havens. This quiet region of Centurion, situated between Johannesburg and Pretoria, is a family-friendly farm […]
5 Secret Spots in the Northern Cape
Many people avoid heading to the Northern Cape during holidays – it doesn’t have the glamorous appeal that Gauteng does, the lure of warm waters and wildlife that KwaZulu-Natal boasts, or the variety of entertainment that the Western Cape lauds. Despite the lack of pizazz, it has a charm that envelopes its visitors. From the […]
7 Irrefutable Reasons to Visit Pretoria
Whenever people plan trips to South Africa, they are usually first to browse Cape Town, Johannesburg, or Durban; what I like to call the “tourism triangle”. Often forgotten is Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa. Pretoria (also known as “Tshwane”), is host to a plethora of natural, cultural, and historical attractions that make it […]
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